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Tenable.io Web Application Scanning vs Trend Micro Cloud App Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Tenable.io Web Application ...
Ranking in Application Security Tools
18th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trend Micro Cloud App Security
Ranking in Application Security Tools
28th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is 1.3%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Security Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Tenable.io Web Application Scanning1.3%
Trend Micro Cloud App Security0.2%
Other98.5%
Application Security Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Jahanzeb Feroze Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly Recommended Solution with Latest Scanning Methods
The setup of the solution is straightforward. It involves installing the package and gaining access. It took no time at all since we deployed it on the cloud. We assigned the necessary configurations, and everything was set up and ready to go within a few seconds. I would rate the setup as a perfect ten.
Murali Krishnan L - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly solution with good scalability
We use the solution to block phishing, spam, and impersonated emails The solution's feature for high-profile users' domains helps us detect impersonated emails. Also, its API-based features help in easy integration. The solution is easy to integrate and has the best feature for high-profile…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is very easy to use."
"It has good unified web application scanning and exposure management."
"We use the tool for our websites. We have a vulnerable subdomain. The tool helps to scan it for vulnerabilities."
"Tenable provides the end analysis results covering all the published vulnerabilities and information on the market."
"It collects the vulnerabilities on the hostnames and sends them to the Tenable.io cloud. Tenable has its own cloud where Tenable.io is running, but there are many connectors to other cloud solutions. Tenable can do vulnerability scanning for other cloud managers such as Azure, Amazon, and so on."
"The most valuable features of Tenable.io Web Application Scanning are the integration into specific use cases and scanning. All of the features of the solution are useful."
"The most valuable feature is the reporting, which provides a good level of detail with respect to vulnerabilities."
"All the features are valuable to us as they offer cutting-edge scanning methods and address the latest issues with a contemporary approach. Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is highly stable. I rate it a nine out ten. Since the solution works on the Cloud, it's highly scalable. I rate the scalability a nine out of ten. The setup of the solution is straightforward. The Return on Investment is substantial. I recommend the solution to all."
"Trend Micro has DLP features in it, which separates it from other solutions."
"I find Trend Micro Cloud App Security useful for scanning our email boxes. We can scan them one by one, which is a good feature. It's not just gateway-level protection - we integrate the email system with it. They have special protection and parameters for phishing emails."
"It has more intelligence features than other vendors."
"Dependable with ease of integration with other security products."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"Our business emails are very important and Trend Micro Cloud App Security has provided a high level of protection. Additionally, there are updating the solution frequently."
"The solution is easy to integrate."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is its stability across all platforms."
 

Cons

"The dashboard could be more user-friendly."
"It isn't easy to manage vulnerabilities in Tenable."
"The technical support needs improvement. Currently, it takes time, which might be due to the free version, but providing some level of support could encourage future purchase decisions."
"Sometimes it lags with different cloud environments."
"The market is standard for vulnerability scanning, however, the posture can be improved through Tenable's prioritization engine."
"The report customization needs to be better."
"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is not very user-friendly and you need a lot of information to get proper reports. The tool's support is not very responsive."
"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning could improve by offering faster fuzzing."
"The price of the solution could improve by being lower."
"For improvements, I think it would be great if Trend Micro Cloud App Security could enhance their product to be a single SASE solution. It should be similar to competitors like Palo Alto."
"They should provide separate corporate-level licenses for two to three instances."
"The granulation of the policy setup needs to be better. Right now, it is too basic."
"Documentation could be improved; product cost is quite high."
"In the next release, I would like to see the cost go down."
"The solution's technical support services could be better."
"There is room for improvement in the DLP component of Trend Micro Cloud App Security."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It follows the same licensing scheme as Tenable.io and Tenable. sc."
"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to the competitors. The license cost is based on the number of users and the annual usage."
"I rate the product's pricing a four out of ten."
"The application is extremely affordable. There are no additional costs involved with licensing. We switched to Tenable.io Web Application Scanning from other solutions due to pricing."
"For Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, it comes to around 6,50,000 Indian rupees, plus taxes."
"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is expensive for small businesses."
"The pricing is okay."
"The cost of the license is on the high side. It's a yearly subscription."
"The solution's price is mid-ranged."
"The pricing of the solution could be better."
"The product's pricing is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The price of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is expensive for regular users. There are not any hidden fees. First-time users of the solution should purchase implementation packages or professional services."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
10%
Retailer
7%
Performing Arts
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?
The most effective feature of the product is the ability to scan the entire environment.
What needs improvement with Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?
Improvements could include providing coverage reports in the free version and features related to security reports. Also, enhancing technical support would be beneficial as there is room for improv...
What advice do you have for others considering Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?
I would recommend Tenable.io Web Application Scanning as it provides us with good reports, which help improve our code base, despite the lack of financial benefits. Overall, I would rate it seven o...
What do you like most about Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is its stability across all platforms.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
For improvements, I think it would be great if Trend Micro Cloud App Security could enhance their product to be a single SASE solution. It should be similar to competitors like Palo Alto. The solut...
What is your primary use case for Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
We use the solution for cloud data protection, particularly for email and file-sharing systems. It integrates with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite to scan mailboxes for spam, viruses, and phi...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

IMDEX
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, ClubCorp USA, Copa Airlines, Aava, Azra Solutions, BSN INET Co, Ltd, Carhartt
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