Tenable Vulnerability Management vs Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Pricing (2026)
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Tenable Vulnerability Management vs Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Management pricing comparison · 2026

Tenable Vulnerability Management pricing ranges from $290–$1667/user/month, while Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management ranges from $0–$3/user/month. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Tenable Vulnerability Management
Tenable Vulnerability Management (formerly Tenable.
verified 20d ago
$149 $18K
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Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management is a built-in, agentless vulnerability assessm
verified 27d ago
$149 $18K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Microsoft saves $17K vs Tenable · 25 seats
Cheapest $149
Spread 99%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Enterprise
$500K/yr
year 1 license · $1.7K/seat
Add-on (for Defender for Endpoint P2)
$600/yr
year 1 license · $2/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$18K/yr
Vendr · n=88 avg 11% negotiated
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$149/yr
Vendr · n=5 · limited data
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Sources & confidence

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Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 7 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 1 sourced fact
Vendr median
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
3 documented
  • Reseller markup costs
    10-20% of license costs
    1 source
  • Implementation fees for acquired products
    $10,000
    1 source
  • Per-asset licensing costs can escalate quickly
    $6-$8/asset/month
    1 source
No hidden costs documented
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What users say

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Best for
Small to mid-size organizations seeking continuous vulnerability management with accurate detection and risk-based prioritization
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Pricing is significantly higher than competitors
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Best for
Organizations new to Microsoft Defender or using Defender for Endpoint P1 or Microsoft 365 E3 seeking comprehensive vulnerability management
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Vulnerability Management

Tenable Vulnerability Management

$290–$1667
/user/month
2 plans
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Vulnerability Management

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

$0–$3
/user/month
3 plans · Free tier
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Tenable Vulnerability Management and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management both operate in the vulnerability management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Tenable Vulnerability Management Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability Management $290 /per year (starting) $3 /per user/month
Enterprise $1.7K /per year (estimated for 500+ assets) $2 /per user/month
Included (via Microsoft 365 E5 / Defender for Cloud) Free /included in existing license

Market Intelligence

Tenable Vulnerability Management

Median annual cost
$17,598
Average negotiated discount
11%
Based on
88 deals

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

Median annual cost
$149
Based on
5 deals

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