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Darktrace vs Tenable Attack Surface Management comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Darktrace
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (11th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (1st), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (1st), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (6th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (11th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (11th), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (4th), AI Observability (12th)
Tenable Attack Surface Mana...
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
8th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Attack Surface Management (ASM) category, the mindshare of Darktrace is 3.8%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Attack Surface Management is 2.2%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Attack Surface Management (ASM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Darktrace3.8%
Tenable Attack Surface Management2.2%
Other94.0%
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
 

Featured Reviews

Pasan Jayarathna - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Cyberwell Solution
Monitoring has improved data loss detection and now spots abnormal internal file transfers quickly
In my understanding, the best feature Darktrace offers is the identification of copying files, which acts as a DLP, and it is a main concern for companies because users sometimes copy data outside without knowing, especially those without a technical background. When I mention the DLP-like feature and file copying detection, the alerts have been very timely, as we get an alert within a couple of minutes, which is excellent. Even if some developers are working after hours and copying files, our SOC team detects this, and most of the time they call us so we can identify the users. The alerts are quite accurate and proactive.
SR
Information Resources Coordinator - Application at PowerGen
Continuous monitoring has provided assurance and real‑time visibility into our OT environment security
The best features that Tenable Attack Surface Management offers are its easy availability and usability. The interface and dashboard give us the information at a glance, and it is easy to use with respect to learnability. We are satisfied with the product. Tenable Attack Surface Management dashboard provides important information at a glance. As soon as a user logs in, it provides information that can be used immediately for troubleshooting or analyzing. Tenable Attack Surface Management dashboard is very helpful, easy to set up, and gives all the information at a glance once you log in. Tenable Attack Surface Management governance and security give the user control to take action. It gives the user the ability to understand the alert and determine the appropriate action. Tenable Attack Surface Management accuracy and reliability of output is great. It flags the smallest threat or the smallest anomaly that it sees and gives a proper diagnosis of the anomaly. It gives the user the ability to determine if this is a false positive or a true attack with respect to what is going on in the OT environment.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Performing Arts
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business44
Midsize Enterprise21
Large Enterprise29
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Questions from the Community

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Which is better - SentinelOne or Darktrace?
Which solution is better depends on which is more suitable specifically for your company. Darktrace, for example, is meant for smaller to medium-sized businesses. It is also a good option for organ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Darktrace?
Concerning pricing for the product, I would say it is somewhat expensive.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tenable Attack Surface Management?
Tenable Attack Surface Management setup experience with respect to price was good. The price was reliable and easy to manage, it was within our cost budget, and the license was quickly available on...
What needs improvement with Tenable Attack Surface Management?
One recommendation for Tenable Attack Surface Management is to offer more training with respect to the usability of the environment. It would be beneficial to have some type of certification or tra...
What is your primary use case for Tenable Attack Surface Management?
Tenable Attack Surface Management is used in our OT environment to monitor the activities within our operational technology environment. We use Tenable Attack Surface Management for detection, log ...
 

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Sample Customers

Irwin Mitchell, Open Energi, Wellcome Trust, FirstGroup plc, Virgin Trains, Drax, QUI! Group, DNK, CreaCard, Macrosynergy, Sisley, William Hill plc, Toyota Canada, Royal British Legion, Vitol, Allianz, KKR, AIRBUS, dpd, Billabong, Mclaren Group.
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