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We performed a comparison between Acunetix and Qualys VMDR based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Security Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Acunetix vs. Qualys VMDR Report (Updated: March 2023).
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Pros
"Overall, it's a very good tool and a very good engine.""The vulnerability scanning option for analyzing the security loopholes on the websites is the most valuable feature of this solution.""Acunetix is the best service in the world. It is easy to manage. It gives a lot of information to the users to see and identify problems in their site or applications. It works very well.""Picks up weaknesses in our app setups.""Our developers can run the attacks directly from their environments, desktops.""The most valuable feature of Acunetix is the UI and the scan results are simple.""I haven't seen reporting of that level in any other tool.""Their technical support has been very active. If I have an issue, I can reach out to them and get an answer pretty quick."

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"Qualys VM's best features are vulnerability management and customizable scoring.""The prioritization feature is great. I think it has all of the advanced features that we need.""The most valuable feature is the ability to run different capabilities with the same agent. With only one agent, we can have EDR, vulnerability management, compliance and some basic SaaS security capabilities.""Technical support is fantastic.""Tech support is helpful.""The solution is easy to use.""We also like the flexibility in their licensing.""It's very configurable to adjust impact to systems."

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Cons
"We want to see how much bandwidth usage it consumes. When we monitor traffic we have issues with the consumption and throttling of the traffic.""Tools that would allow us to work more efficiently with the mobile environment, with Android and iOS.""In terms of what needs improvement, the way the licensing model is currently is not very convenient for us because initially, when we bought it, the licensing model was very flexible, but now it restricts us.""Acunetix needs to improve its cost.""The solution's pricing could be better.""We have had issues during upgrades where their scans worked on some apps better with previous versions. Then, we had to work with their tech support, who were great, to get it fixed for the next version.""Acunetix needs to be dynamic with JavaScript code, unlike Netsparker which can scan complex agents.""There are some versions of the solution that are not as stable as others."

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"Qualys currently does not have any features for scanning SCADA, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems.""I do not like that all of the data is stored on the cloud.""Improve the user interface.""Qualys does have an on-prem solution, but it is very expensive.""It would be nice to have an all-in-one solution that was automated and could handle the scanning and reports as well as the patching and updating.""Qualys VM should improve its methodology.""Qualys VM could improve by having more skilled support personnel.""We face issues while scanning multiple assets."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "When we looked at all other vendors and what they were asking for, to provide a third of what Acunetix was capable of doing, it was an easy decision... But now that it's coming to a cost where it's line with market value, it becomes more of a competition... Acunetix is raising the cost of licensing. It's 3.5 times what we were initially quoted."
  • "Acunetix was around the same price as all the other vendors we looked at, nothing special."
  • "The pricing and licensing are reasonable to a point. In order to run multiple scans at a time, we are going to have to purchase a 100 count license, which is an overkill. Though, compared to what we were paying for, the cost seems reasonable."
  • "All things considered, I think it has a good price/value ratio."
  • "The costs aren't very expensive. It costs around $3000 or $4000."
  • "I would say that Acunetix is expensive because there are products on the market with similar features that are equally or better-priced."
  • "The pricing is a little high, and moreover, it's kind of domain-based."
  • "When compared with other products, the pricing is a little bit high. But it gives value for the price. It serves the purpose and is worthwhile for the price we pay."
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  • "Usually every implementation is different and the quote is in function of number of assets."
  • "When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
  • "It is more expensive than other products on the market."
  • "They have recently changed the pricing model, which is now better than it was before."
  • "It is different for every company, but for us, it's every three years."
  • "Qualys is cheaper and more affordable than other solutions."
  • "The pricing and licensing for Qualys could be improved."
  • "The license is on a yearly basis."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool's most valuable feature is scan configurations. We use it for external physical applications. The scanning time depends on the application's code.
    Top Answer:There are some versions of the solution that are not as stable as others.
    Top Answer:We use the product for dynamic analysis. It also helps us to scan web applications.
    Top Answer:Qualys VM is used for vulnerability scans for the internet and applications using application exchange. There are many applications. We also use the solution for asset management per team, and the… more »
    Top Answer:I like that we have many scanners and channels that don't overload. It helps us scan and track easily. Also, the tagging system is good for tagging. We can still use QualysAgent task ID tools even if… more »
    Top Answer:We have an annual contract for Qualys VMDR. I believe it's for either two years or five years.
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    Also Known As
    AcuSensor
    Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
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    Overview

    Acunetix Web Vulnerability Scanner is an automated web application security testing tool that audits your web applications by checking for vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, Cross site scripting, and other exploitable vulnerabilities.

    Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response (VMDR) is a cornerstone product of the Qualys TruRisk Platform and a global leader in the enterprise-grade vulnerability management (VM) vendor space. With VMDR, enterprises are empowered with visibility and insight into cyber risk exposure - making it easy to prioritize vulnerabilities, assets, or groups of assets based on business risk. Security teams can take action to mitigate risk, helping the business measure their actual risk exposure over time. 

    Qualys VMDR offers an all-inclusive risk-based vulnerability management solution to prioritize vulnerabilities and assets based on risk and business criticality. VMDR seamlessly integrates with configuration management databases (CMDB), Qualys Patch Management, Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR), Qualys TotalCloud and other Qualys and non-Qualys solutions to facilitate vulnerability detection and remediation across the entire enterprise.

    With VMDR, users are empowered with actionable risk insights that translate vulnerabilities and exploits into optimized remediation actions based on business impact. Qualys customers can now aggregate and orchestrate data from the Qualys Threat Library, 25+ threat intelligence feeds, and third-party security and IT solutions, empowering organizations to measure, communicate, and eliminate risk across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

    Sample Customers
    Joomla!, Digicure, Team Random, Credit Suisse, Samsung, Air New Zealand
    Agrokor Group, American Specialty Health, American State Bank, Arval, Life:), Axway, Bank of the West, Blueport Commerce, BSkyB, Brinks, CaixaBank, Cartagena, Catholic Health System, CEC Bank, Cegedim, CIGNA, Clickability, Colby-Sawyer College, Commercial Bank of Dubai, University of Utah, eBay Inc., ING Singapore, National Theatre, OTP Bank, Sodexo, WebEx
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm31%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Media Company6%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Transportation Company11%
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    Educational Organization33%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise41%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise43%
    Buyer's Guide
    Acunetix vs. Qualys VMDR
    March 2023
    Find out what your peers are saying about Acunetix vs. Qualys VMDR and other solutions. Updated: March 2023.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Acunetix is ranked 17th in Application Security Tools with 26 reviews while Qualys VMDR is ranked 3rd in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 77 reviews. Acunetix is rated 7.6, while Qualys VMDR is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Acunetix writes "Fantastic reporting features hindered by slow scanning ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Qualys VMDR writes "Good visibility but expensive and needs better support". Acunetix is most compared with OWASP Zap, Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional, HCL AppScan and Fortify WebInspect, whereas Qualys VMDR is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Rapid7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Tenable Vulnerability Management. See our Acunetix vs. Qualys VMDR report.

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