GFI LanGuard vs Tenable Vulnerability Management comparison

GFI and Tenable are both solutions in the Patch Management category. GFI is ranked #16, while Tenable is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.6. GFI holds a 2.4% mindshare in PM, compared to Tenable’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of GFI users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

GFI LanGuard

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81% willing to recommend

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92% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between GFI LanGuard and Tenable Vulnerability Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Patch Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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GFI LanGuard vs. Tenable Vulnerability Management

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

ROI

Sentiment score

1.0

GFI LanGuard enhances security, compliance, and ROI by streamlining patch management, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable insights.

Sentiment score

7.7

Tenable Vulnerability Management provides long-term cost-effective vulnerability identification and resolution, reducing operational costs and enhancing environment visibility.

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

4.0

GFI LanGuard's customer service is responsive and helpful, though some regions experience inconsistent technical support quality.

Sentiment score

6.1

User feedback on Tenable's support varies, highlighting issues with response times, accessibility, and additional charges for service.

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The technical support of Tenable Vulnerability Management is available 24/7, and whenever we require support, we can get it within five minutes.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

It needs improvement in response time and addressing feature requests promptly.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would evaluate Tenable Vulnerability Management's customer service and technical support as average.

reviewer2721399

SOC Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

6.7

GFI LanGuard offers scalable flexibility for diverse setups, integrating seamlessly and effectively supporting environments up to 400 users.

Sentiment score

7.6

Tenable Vulnerability Management is scalable and cost-effective, supporting industries like finance and government with ease of expansion.

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If we need to install it on 500 machines tomorrow, we can push it in different ways.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

They can seamlessly scale the number of endpoints from 100 to 1,000,000 in a day.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.3

GFI LanGuard is stable and insightful, though remote client challenges on MPLS networks can arise but are manageable.

Sentiment score

8.1

Tenable Vulnerability Management is lauded for stability and reliability, with minor issues, rating between seven and ten.

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I have faced no stability issues with Tenable.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The stability is commendable, and I would rate Tenable ten out of ten.

Rishabh-Khanna

Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

The stability of Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly reliable.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

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Room For Improvement

GFI LanGuard needs improved network management, better Linux documentation, remote work support, cloud options, and enhanced third-party integrations.

Users want improved interface, customization, integration, and support for Tenable Vulnerability Management, with clearer licensing and automation features.

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They should also accelerate the process of implementing new features upon request.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

I would suggest HP WebInspect as a better option than Tenable.io.

Rishabh-Khanna

Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

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Setup Cost

Enterprise buyers find GFI LanGuard pricing competitive, with annual costs between $1,000-$2,500 and initial licenses at $21,000.

Tenable Vulnerability Management is pricey but valued for features, with users desiring flexible, cost-effective pricing models.

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Tenable charges around $40 per device, while Rapid7 costs $10 to $15 per device.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Valuable Features

GFI LanGuard provides comprehensive vulnerability assessment, patch management, and reporting, with user-friendly interface and resource efficiency, improving network security.

Tenable Vulnerability Management offers comprehensive scanning and integration with features enhancing usability, scalability, and security compliance support.

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The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment.

Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

Tenable enables vulnerability management through potential AI integration that consolidates efforts and resolves multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously.

Mani Bommisetty

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The best features of Tenable Vulnerability Management are flexibility, breadth and scope, and the fact that their current vulnerabilities come out, and they have tests for them within a day or two.

reviewer2721399

SOC Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Categories and Ranking

GFI LanGuard

Ranking in Patch Management

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tenable Vulnerability Manag...

Ranking in Patch Management

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (8th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of GFI LanGuard is 2.4%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Vulnerability Management is 1.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Tenable Vulnerability Management	1.5%
GFI LanGuard	2.4%
Other	96.1%

Patch Management

Featured Reviews

Thanu Kishore

Technical Executive at Satcom Infotech

Effective patch management boosts network security and enhances compliance reporting

The product is currently on-premise, and I think the cloud option is still yet to come. If a customer has their own cloud, we can host it there, but the SaaS model is not available, and most companies are requesting the SaaS model for patch management. GFI LanGuard is a good competitor in the market and is popular in my region. We get many leads and numerous requirements for patch management, but most companies ask for the SaaS model, which creates challenges. Third-party app integration needs to be increased in GFI LanGuard. It shouldn't be limited to 30 or 40 applications because there are many applications being used. Instead of manually patching everything, if those patches are included in the product, it would be easier for automatic patching.

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Chethan Gowda

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

Have maintained accurate vulnerability scans and gained actionable remediation insights across thousands of servers

Tenable Vulnerability Management agents are very lightweight, and the results we get are very accurate. The solutions they provide to us, assuming if one vulnerability exists, there will be a solution. The resolution they give us in wording will be the best solution. The exploit rates and the reports we get provide a lot of information, making it very easy for us to verify.The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment. That is one of the key aspects of why we have integrated Tenable to our patching tools. It has a vast capacity of pushing the data to our tools due to its capability and compatibility. That is also one of the reasons why we are using Tenable Vulnerability Management.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Photography Company

17%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GFI LanGuard?

I have not encountered the pricing aspect since I am from the technical side; only the sales team handles the pricing part.

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What needs improvement with GFI LanGuard?

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What is your primary use case for GFI LanGuard?

My experience with GFI LanGuard involves patch management where, whenever we visit customers, they request patches for both third-party applications and OS systems. When it is on-premise, we can pr...

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What's the difference between Tenable Nessus and Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

Tenable Nessus is a vulnerability assessment solution that is both easy to deploy and easy to manage. The design of the program is such that if a company should desire to handle the installation t...

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What do you like most about Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

The tool has an easy-to-use interface.

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What needs improvement with Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy. It is only used for scheduled tasks, not for real-time execution.W...

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Also Known As

LanGuard

Tenable.io

Overview

GFI LanGuard enables complete patch management of security and non-security patches to Microsoft operating systems, Mac OS X, major Linux distributions and third-party applications. It can also automate patching for all major web browsers too.

GFI

Managed in the cloud and powered by Tenable Nessus, Tenable Vulnerability Management (formerly Tenable.io) provides the industry's most comprehensive vulnerability coverage with real-time continuous assessment of your organization. Built-in prioritization, threat intelligence and real-time insight help you understand your exposures and proactively prioritize remediations.

Tenable

Sample Customers

BayView Medical Clinic, FrugalBrothers Software, Zaw, National Theatre, American Red Cross

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