openscap
The premium Open Source alternative to Tenable Nessus
🎯 Best for:Organizations requiring certified compliance scanning for Linux environments.
What is openscap?
Replaces proprietary vulnerability scanners with a NIST-certified toolkit for configuration and vulnerability assessment. It implements the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) to provide standardized auditing and reporting.
Tech Stack
XSLTSecurity & Passwords
Why openscap?
- • NIST certified
- • Integrates with Satellite/Ansible
- • Lightweight agentless scans
Limitations
- • Complex XML reporting
- • Linux-centric
- • Steep learning curve
3/4/2026
Last Update
423
Forks
62
Issues
LGPL-2.1
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Tenable Nessus)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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