The Tenable Alternative with Flat-Rate Scanning
Replace Tenable.io, Tenable.sc, or Tenable Nessus with flat-rate vulnerability scanning that does not charge per asset. ScanAnchor includes CISA KEV and EPSS threat intelligence on every finding, auto-mapped compliance for PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, plus native Jira and ServiceNow integrations at roughly 15% of Tenable.io list price.
Why Teams Leave Tenable
Tenable.io charges £30–£65 per asset per year. At 500 assets, that is £15,000–£32,500 annually. At 2,000 assets, £60,000+. ScanAnchor is flat-rate from £79/month, with plans sized by asset allowance. Every new cloud workload, container, or ephemeral instance raises your Tenable invoice but stays within your plan's asset allowance on ScanAnchor.
Tenable.io vs Tenable.sc vs ScanAnchor
| Feature | Tenable.io | Tenable.sc | ScanAnchor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per asset | Per IP + infra | Flat rate |
| Starting price | ~£15,000/yr (500 assets) | ~£25,000/yr | £948/yr (500 assets) |
| CISA KEV | Partial (via VPR) | Partial (via VPR) | Native |
| EPSS scoring | Not native | Not native | Native |
| Compliance mapping | Add-on modules | Add-on modules | Auto-mapped |
| Setup time | 1–2 hours | 1–3 days | Under 5 min |
Where Tenable Still Wins
Tenable.ot is purpose-built for operational technology and industrial control systems (SCADA, PLCs, HMIs). Tenable.sc runs fully on-premises for air-gapped classified networks. If those fit your scope, Tenable remains the better tool.
How to Migrate from Tenable to ScanAnchor
- Export your latest .nessus XML files from Tenable.io or Tenable.sc
- Sign up for a 14-day ScanAnchor free trial
- Import assets and compliance scope via CSV or cloud discovery
- Run a parallel scan cycle and compare detection coverage
- Connect Jira, ServiceNow, and SSO (SAML/OIDC)
- Cancel Tenable at renewal — most teams finish in 2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does ScanAnchor pricing compare to Tenable.io?
- Tenable.io charges £30–£65 per asset per year. ScanAnchor is flat-rate from £79/month, with plans sized by asset allowance. A typical 1,000-asset organisation pays £2,064/year on ScanAnchor's Growth plan versus £30,000+ on Tenable.io.
- Does ScanAnchor include VPR-style prioritisation?
- ScanAnchor uses CISA KEV and EPSS — industry-standard, open, auditable data. Cleaner than Tenable's proprietary VPR black box.
- Can I import Tenable scan data?
- Yes. .nessus XML exports from Tenable Nessus, Tenable.io, and Tenable.sc are supported.
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