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    VibeEval is purpose-built for web application security while Nessus focuses primarily on infrastructure

    TL;DR

    Nessus excels at infrastructure vulnerability scanning but web app testing is a secondary feature. VibeEval is built specifically for web application security with modern development workflows in mind. Choose Nessus if you need infrastructure vulnerability scanning. Choose VibeEval if you're focused on securing web applications and AI-generated code.

    Why Developers Look for Nessus Alternatives

    Nessus (Vulnerability assessment solution) is a well-known player in application security. However, many developers find themselves searching for alternatives due to common pain points:

    Web scanning is an afterthought
    Not developer-friendly
    Expensive for what web features offer
    Better suited for network than apps

    Nessus vs VibeEval: Feature Comparison

    FeatureNessusVibeEval
    SAST (Static Analysis)
    Not supported
    AI-optimized for vibe-coded apps
    DAST (Dynamic Analysis)
    Web application scanning included
    Real-world attack simulation
    SCA (Dependencies)
    Not supported
    Open-source vulnerability detection
    API Security
    Basic API endpoint scanning
    Automated API testing for vibe apps
    AI-Powered Security
    Traditional vulnerability database
    Built for AI-generated code patterns
    Ease of Use
    ★★★☆☆

    Focused on infrastructure, less intuitive for web apps

    ★★★★★

    Intuitive for all developers

    Pricing
    $3,990/year (Professional)

    Essentials free for 16 IPs. Professional for unlimited scanning.

    $19/month

    14-day free trial

    Detailed Comparison

    Nessus Strengths

    • Excellent network vulnerability scanning
    • Large vulnerability database
    • Good compliance reporting
    • Trusted by enterprises
    • Strong infrastructure focus

    Nessus Weaknesses

    • Primarily infrastructure-focused, not web apps
    • Web scanning is secondary feature
    • Not designed for modern web development
    • Limited automation options
    • Expensive for just web app testing

    Why VibeEval is Different

    • Purpose-built for AI-generated code (Lovable, Cursor, Bolt, Claude Code)
    • Multi-user authorization testing (IDOR detection)
    • Transparent, affordable pricing for indie developers and startups
    • Real-time feedback during development
    • No security expertise required
    • Supabase RLS policy verification
    • Secret leak detection in client-side code

    Who Should Make the Switch?

    Choose Nessus if you:

    • -Infrastructure security teams
    • -Network vulnerability assessments
    • -Compliance-driven scanning
    • -Organizations with on-prem infrastructure

    Choose VibeEval if you:

    • Solo developers and small teams using vibe coding tools
    • Startups shipping AI-built MVPs quickly
    • Agencies building multiple client projects
    • Developers without dedicated security teams
    • Projects using Supabase, Firebase, or similar BaaS

    Switching from Nessus

    Migration Difficulty

    Easy

    Time Estimate

    1 hour

    Support

    Free migration assistance

    What Transfers Easily

    • Scan policies
    • Target lists

    What Needs Reconfiguration

    • -Web app configurations
    • -Reporting templates

    Ready to Switch?

    Start your free 14-day trial today. See why developers are choosing VibeEval for their AI-built applications.

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