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Greenbone Vulnerability Management

byGreenbone Networks
in Vulnerability Assessment
4.1

Overview

Product Information on Greenbone Vulnerability Management

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Greenbone Vulnerability Management?

Greenbone Vulnerability Management is a software designed to identify, assess, and manage security vulnerabilities within IT infrastructures. The software performs automated network scans to detect vulnerabilities in systems, devices, and applications, providing reports that detail risk levels and remediation guidance. By enabling systematic vulnerability assessment, the software supports organizations in protecting critical assets and ensuring compliance with various security standards. Greenbone Vulnerability Management assists with threat detection and risk management, allowing organizations to prioritize remediation efforts and maintain an up-to-date security posture through continuous monitoring and integration with other IT security tools.

Greenbone Vulnerability Management Pricing

Greenbone Vulnerability Management software uses a subscription-based pricing model, offering different tiers based on the scale and requirements of the deployment. Pricing is typically structured according to the number of scan targets and the scope of vulnerability management features included, with options for both annual and multi-year subscription terms.

Overall experience with Greenbone Vulnerability Management

IT SUPERVISOR
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Maximizing the Impact of Greenbone Vulnerability software”

4.0
Nov 27, 2023
It provides an extensive security vulnerabilities in the network. It is an open source and cost effective. It can be integrated with other security tools.
SENIOR SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONS
<50M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Vulnerability Management with Greenbone”

3.0
Jun 30, 2023
Greenbone VM generates comprehensive reports and is very easy to use.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th July 2024

Greenbone provides enterprise IT with a solution for vulnerability analysis that encompasses security change management and reporting. The company's approach is centred around transparency, using dynamic organizational processes akin to the Free Software model but on a professional level. Greenbone aims to offer a verifiable product instead of an inscrutable one, with a robust quality assurance process for customers. Founded in 2008 by experienced individuals in network security and Free Software, the company is dedicated to creating products and strategies capable of facing current and forthcoming network security challenges. By focusing on preventative measures, Greenbone aims to expose network vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, as this is an efficient way to reduce both risk and cost. The company is based in Osnabrück, Germany and operates as a private entity.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2012
Head office location
Osnabrueck, Germany
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://www.greenbone.net

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Greenbone Vulnerability Management Likes & Dislikes

Like

It is an open source, as the source code is available for customization, Integration capabilities, up-to date with security threads.

Like

The availability of actionable remediation guidance. The compliance support offered by Greenbone.

Like

Open source and easily, freely available. They provide regular updates, and it has a simple GUI. It provides accurate and comprehensive vulnerability scanning.

Dislike

Assets discovery feature is limited, interface is not much user friendly, slight system performance issue when scanning a large network.

Dislike

The user interface is not user-frendly, its very old style and complicated.

Dislike

It may have limitation support options compared to paid alternatives. Setup and configuration require some level of expertise and time.

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Greenbone Vulnerability Management Reviews and Ratings

4.1

(27 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
30%
4 Star
63%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.3

Service & Support

4.1

Product Capabilities

4.3

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  • IT SUPERVISOR
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Maximizing the Impact of Greenbone Vulnerability software

    4.0
    Nov 27, 2023
    It provides an extensive security vulnerabilities in the network. It is an open source and cost effective. It can be integrated with other security tools.
  • <50M USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Greenbone is an opensource, free to use and comprehensive solution.

    5.0
    Jul 19, 2023
    It is a good and reliable open-source vulnerability scanning which identifies the security vulnerabilities in the network and system very intelligently.
  • SENIOR SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONS
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Vulnerability Management with Greenbone

    3.0
    Jun 30, 2023
    Greenbone VM generates comprehensive reports and is very easy to use.
  • COMMUNITY LEAD
    50M-1B USD
    Real Estate
    Review Source

    Limit Testing with Greenbone

    4.0
    Jun 16, 2023
    The initial usage terms are easy to grasp. Getting the database updates has proven to be slightly tedious. However, once set up it runs pretty smoothly.
  • NETWORK AND SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Great product. Answer to vulnerability problem

    4.0
    Aug 3, 2022
    Product with a lot of capabilities. Once all your parameters are set, all runs fine
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