ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus vs Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner

ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus9.1Visit Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.7Visit

Higher score ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus #3 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ManageEngine

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Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner #6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pentest-Tools

• ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus fits best

  Affordable endpoint and network remediation

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner fits best

  Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation

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Side by side

Feature	ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Network Vulnerability Scanners	#6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for	Affordable endpoint and network remediation	Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$695/unit/yr	$95/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Features ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus 0/4 · Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 0/4
Credentialed scans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Agent-based scanning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Network discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Asset limit	Not checked yet	5 assets
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Continuous endpoint scanning with risk-based vulnerability prioritization Patch deployment, zero-day mitigation, and configuration management Authenticated scanning for network devices using SNMP and SSH	Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates Automatic finding validation with evidence capture Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations
Cons	Enterprise features require the higher-priced Enterprise plan Deployment documentation differs between cloud and on-premises descriptions The Free plan excludes patching, compliance, and network-device support	Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities
Our verdict	ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus is vulnerability management software for organizations responsible for endpoints, servers, applications, and network devices. It combines agent-based endpoint assessment with continuous scanning of… Read the review →	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner identifies vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, outdated services, exposed ports, and weak configurations across network hosts. It is designed for penetration testers, security teams, IT teams,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus — where it wins

  • Continuous endpoint scanning with risk-based vulnerability prioritization
  • Patch deployment, zero-day mitigation, and configuration management
  • Authenticated scanning for network devices using SNMP and SSH

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise features require the higher-priced Enterprise plan
  • Deployment documentation differs between cloud and on-premises descriptions
  • The Free plan excludes patching, compliance, and network-device support

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner — where it wins

  • Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates
  • Automatic finding validation with evidence capture
  • Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent
  • Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers
  • The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities

• ManageEngine Vulnerability Manager Plus9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad vulnerability manager with affordable entry pricing and strong remediation coverage.

  Visit ManageEngineFull verdict →
• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A cloud scanner combining CVE detection, validation, monitoring, and reporting.

  Visit Pentest-ToolsFull verdict →