We compared Qualys VMDR and Tenable Vulnerability Management based on our users reviews in six parameters. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Users generally find the setup process for Qualys VMDR to be easy and fast, taking only a few minutes. However, there are some integration issues with other systems. In contrast, setting up Tenable Vulnerability Management can be time-consuming, ranging from a couple of hours to a few weeks. Some users find it difficult to configure IP ranges and firewall settings.
Qualys VMDR offers a prioritization mechanism, continuous monitoring, a customizable dashboard, and a comprehensive overview of vulnerabilities. On the other hand, Tenable Vulnerability Management provides complete visibility, scalability, and a user-friendly dashboard for vulnerability analysis.
Both Qualys VMDR and Tenable Vulnerability Management have areas that require improvement. Qualys VMDR could benefit from enhancements in user experience, UI design, SLA tracking, batch prioritization, integration, reporting, and dashboards. On the other hand, Tenable Vulnerability Management needs improvements in visibility, support, dashboards, integration, reporting, pricing, user interface, and automation.
The cost of setting up Qualys VMDR can be high for smaller customers, as it varies depending on the specific features needed. Some reviewers mentioned that additional fees are required for features like patch management and EDR policy compliance. In contrast, Tenable Vulnerability Management has a pricing model that varies among users, which some users did not find ideal. While basic vulnerability scanning and management have no hidden costs, the overall cost can be relatively expensive compared to other solutions.
Qualys VMDR is praised for its ability to effectively reduce risks and mitigate cybersecurity threats, resulting in a good return on investment. On the other hand, Tenable Vulnerability Management is acknowledged for providing long-term value and identifying vulnerabilities, although not everyone experiences a significant return on investment.
The feedback for Qualys VMDR's customer service varies, with some customers appreciating the support provided, while others highlight the need for quicker response times and more knowledgeable staff. Similarly, Tenable Vulnerability Management's customer service has received mixed reviews, with certain users expressing dissatisfaction regarding issue resolution and turnaround time, while others commend the team's round-the-clock availability and promptness.
Comparison Results
In comparing Qualys VMDR to Tenable Vulnerability Management, both solutions have easy initial setups and offer comprehensive vulnerability management. Qualys VMDR provides a prioritization mechanism, continuous monitoring, and great technical support. It also has a customizable dashboard. However, it lacks user-friendliness, integration with other systems, and needs improvement in reporting and dashboards. On the other hand, Tenable Vulnerability Management offers complete visibility, is considered reliable and cost-effective, and has a user-friendly dashboard. It also provides efficient risk assessments. However, it lacks coverage of the entire vulnerability management process and needs improvements in support, pricing, and user interface customization.
"The most valuable feature is automation."
"It is a simple solution that makes scanning easy. You just give it a scheduled task, and it will do everything for you."
"Qualys VM had a recent upgrade and the newer version is supporting the cloud."
"Qualys VM has allowed us to know the vulnerabilities we need to prioritize based on the threat levels and the possible impact if there's an intrusion."
"The integrations for this solution are very good. I use a different product for virtual patching of vulnerabilities and Qualys integrates well with that product."
"The prioritization feature is great. I think it has all of the advanced features that we need."
"There are fewer false positives when using this solution."
"Tech support is helpful."
"The initial setup is not complex."
"It helps us create remediation projects and assign the console’s responsibility to specific engineers."
"The ease of use in terms of scanning assets is valuable."
"It is pretty stable. I would rate it nine or maybe ten."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"The vulnerability scanning is the most important aspect of the solution for us."
"The vulnerability management itself is the most valuable feature as well as references to the mitigation techniques."
"The most valuable feature for me is container scanning because I am interested in CICD security."
"Qualys VM should improve its methodology."
"Endpoint stability and fault resolution could be improved."
"Improve the API speed."
"Finding things in management can be quite difficult."
"One of the biggest issues from the clients' perspective is that all Qualys computing is on the cloud."
"Improve the user interface."
"I would like to see more accuracy in detections, better reporting capabilities, and better dashboard download capabilities."
"Integration could be better. When you think about scanning, it's not used just with this product alone but with other Qualys products. If you think about the bundle, the product itself is good. But integration with other products and packages has space for improvement. They should also offer a better price for bundles."
"More flexibility is required compared to other solutions."
"The solution’s pricing could be improved."
"Tenable.io Vulnerability Management could be improved with an increased number of dashboards and MSSP integration."
"The UI has room for improvement."
"The product could be easier to set up on the cloud."
"The solution is a bit slow."
"The only drawback of the solution is that it is expensive."
"They should include better customization of the dashboard, and integration tools."
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Qualys VMDR is ranked 3rd in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 29 reviews while Tenable Vulnerability Management is ranked 2nd in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 28 reviews. Qualys VMDR is rated 8.2, while Tenable Vulnerability Management is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Qualys VMDR writes "Accurate and effective with good reporting". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Tenable Vulnerability Management writes "Though it is scalable and has an easy setup phase in place, the solution is an expensive one ". Qualys VMDR is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Rapid7 InsightVM, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, whereas Tenable Vulnerability Management is most compared with Tenable Security Center, Tenable Nessus, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Amazon Inspector and Rapid7 InsightVM. See our Qualys VMDR vs. Tenable Vulnerability Management report.
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