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

Find out in this report how the two IT Asset Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed BMC Remedy vs. Qualys VMDR Report (Updated: May 2024).
770,141 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It's a scalable product.""You can develop plugins in different languages, and the workflows can be easily developed depending on the user's needs.""The solution is extremely user-friendly.""The solution offers some very good features.""The product has excellent support for remote and hybrid environments.""The most valuable feature of the solution includes all of its components since they act as the authentication system of the product.""It's an exceptionally robust and seamlessly integrated solution that has greatly facilitated our operations.""It has some good features for tracking. They also have a cloud and a mobile access feature."

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"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 tags aren't made.""The solution is easy to use.""Qualys VM's best features are vulnerability management and customizable scoring.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the external channel.""Qualys VM's most valuable feature is automatic detection.""Technical support is great and we've never really had a problem.""The Vulnerability Management and Patch Management features are the most valuable features of this solution.""Detects new hosts along with vulnerabilities."

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Cons
"The solution must be flexible.""The product's scalability is one area with certain shortcomings that need to be considered for improvement.""There are issues from a product functionality perspective.""If a user isn't using an out-of-the-box configuration, it can get a bit complex.""BMC Remedy's change management module needs enhancement.""There is room for improvement regarding the customization as it tends to lag in terms of flexibility, particularly in comparison to competitors.""There is room for improvement in terms of support.""The upgrade process could be better. It would be a good improvement."

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"Qualys VM's machine learning and artificial intelligence features could be improved.""Make some minimal dashboard improvements.""The reporting and dashboards could improve in Qualys VM. However, they have improved since the previous versions.""I would like to have CSPM, a continuous scan-like cloud added to the solution.""Qualys VM's scanner doesn't pick up every vulnerability, so we have to use multiple scanners to cover that gap.""It is more expensive vs. other products on the market.""Qualys does have an on-prem solution, but it is very expensive.""The only improvement I can think of is on the implementation side. At times it is a bit slow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The licensing model of BMC Remedy Asset Management should improve. It is expensive and it is difficult to understand."
  • "The pricing is in-between. It's not too cheap, and it's not too expensive. For a large organization, it's worth it. But for a smaller one, it might be a bit costly."
  • "BMC Remedy is worth its price."
  • "BMC should decrease the pricing further."
  • "I find the pricing to be reasonable."
  • "The tool is expensive."
  • "The pricing is on the expensive side."
  • "BMC no longer sells Remedy separately. They've transitioned to selling the BMC Helix platform. Remedy itself is nearing end-of-support."
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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:There is room for improvement regarding the customization as it tends to lag in terms of flexibility, particularly in comparison to competitors.
    Top Answer:BMC Remedy assists in incident and problem management processes by providing tools for handling incidents promptly while also offering access to knowledge and resources for addressing underlying… more »
    Top Answer:It includes features for automation, such as smart reporting capabilities.
    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:The process of defining and discovering scans is organized efficiently.
    Top Answer:The product is more expensive than that of any other vendor.
    Ranking
    5th
    out of 49 in IT Asset Management
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    2,439
    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    15
    Average Words per Review
    430
    Rating
    8.2
    4th
    out of 49 in IT Asset Management
    Views
    1,215
    Comparisons
    972
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    426
    Rating
    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Remedy Asset Management
    Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
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    Overview

    BMC Remedy Asset Management 9 provides complete lifecycle management of your IT assets, from procurement to end-of-life, giving full visibility into ownership, deployment, state, context, and cost of ownership and operation.

    Seamless integration with Remedy Service Management aligns ITAM to day-to-day business processes. Integration to the BMC Atrium CMDB enables IT assets to be managed from legacy hardware through to the public cloud and Internet of Things. BMC Remedy Asset Management combines financial, contractual, and IT data to provide complete visibility over your assets.

    • Asset costing: Track depreciation over time.
    • Compliance: Software licenses management helps you avoid audit costs.
    • Contract management: Proactively identify contract infringements and purchasing opportunities.
    • Asset tracking: Know where your assets are located, who’s using them, and how many there are.
    • Effective change: Make informed decisions about IT changes.

    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
    Scripps Networks
    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
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company33%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Comms Service Provider20%
    Government13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization42%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Transportation Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization32%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise65%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise47%
    Large Enterprise41%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise44%
    Buyer's Guide
    BMC Remedy vs. Qualys VMDR
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about BMC Remedy vs. Qualys VMDR and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    BMC Remedy is ranked 5th in IT Asset Management with 21 reviews while Qualys VMDR is ranked 4th in IT Asset Management with 77 reviews. BMC Remedy is rated 8.0, while Qualys VMDR is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of BMC Remedy writes "Offers automation, orchestration, service level management but lacks AI-based rules ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Qualys VMDR writes "Good visibility but expensive and needs better support". BMC Remedy is most compared with ServiceNow, BMC Helix Discovery, Snow License Manager, ManageEngine IT Asset Management and BMC Track-It!, whereas Qualys VMDR is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Rapid7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Tenable Vulnerability Management. See our BMC Remedy vs. Qualys VMDR report.

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