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Automox vs Qualys VMDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 29, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Customer Service

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Automox customer support is highly praised for its responsiveness, knowledge, and attentiveness, often viewed as a valuable partnership.
Sentiment score
6.3
Qualys VMDR's customer service is praised for responsiveness and expertise, but some users desire faster resolution and more comprehensive support.
The technical support provided by Qualys is pretty good.
The response time takes a while.
 

Room For Improvement

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Automox needs to improve profile syncing, notifications, access control, inventory, multi-group policies, workstation access, and patch bandwidth reduction.
Sentiment score
5.0
Qualys VMDR needs improvements in reporting, user interface, false positives, asset management, integration, support, analytics, and pricing.
It does not automate patching unless the patch management module is purchased separately.
The response time of technical support takes a while.
 

Scalability Issues

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Automox handles numerous endpoints efficiently, though some users report challenges with multi-tenant manageability, load times, and minor issues.
Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR is praised for its scalable cloud architecture, efficiently managing assets and deployments across various organizational sizes.
Scalability depends on the license and the number of assets being monitored.
 

Setup Cost

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Automox offers cost-effective endpoint management at around $2 per month with support for multiple OS and straightforward licensing.
Sentiment score
4.5
Qualys VMDR is customizable and comprehensive but seen as costly, especially for smaller companies and mid-sized programs.
I would rate the pricing between seven to eight out of ten.
 

Stability Issues

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Automox is highly stable, fast, and reliable, with prompt maintenance and mostly positive user experiences in a cloud-based environment.
Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR is highly stable with minimal issues, praised for reliability, although occasional slowness occurs with large data scans.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.1
Automox offers cloud-native architecture, cross-platform compatibility, intuitive interface, robust patch management, automation, and enhances workflow efficiency with seamless deployments.
Sentiment score
8.1
Qualys VMDR offers robust vulnerability management, customization, integration, and real-time updates, praised for ease of use and scalability.
Qualys VMDR offers a one-stop solution for monitoring and reporting.
I like the automated report generation and vulnerability report generation.
 

Categories and Ranking

Automox
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
46th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (55th), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (18th), Patch Management (14th)
Qualys VMDR
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (4th), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (10th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Automox is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys VMDR is 12.2%, down from 13.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

Jack Leung - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to use and deploy agents but needs more stability
We just need to deploy the agent to the endpoints. We don't need to set up anything. For a single agent, it takes one or two minutes. However, we deployed globally, and you need to take into consideration the time it will take to deploy across each endpoint. It's very simple to deploy. We had three or four engineers take care of the implementation.
Harold Jensen - PeerSpot reviewer
Good visibility but expensive and needs better support
Support: It's often overseas and often following a script, basically asking us to redo what we opened the case with. Multiple APIs: There seems to be a lack of easy onboarding into Qualys. We had to use manual inputs and some API calls to get items in place. Dashboard: It is very rudimentary with very little customization. The Qualys Scripting Language (QSL) works differently in different Qualys modules, so when you get it working in one area you have to modify the syntax in others. User account management: We often have to give users more rights than needed just to give them what they need. Integration with the various Qualys Modules: You can tell the UI is different based on of the different teams that created them. QSL syntax same in all modules Responsiveness of some of the components: They time out, you get a blank screen, etc. Backend updates between the various modules: You update connectors and information takes a few minutes to show in VMDR or Global Asset View Connectors: Connectors have a throttling issue with AWS which causes them to frequently fail unless you manually run them again.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
35%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Automox?
It's easy to deploy agents to endpoints.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Automox?
We do pay a monthly licensing fee. I'd rate the pricing as average. It's not cheap yet not too expensive. You can also pay for more support if you require them to provide consultancy services.
What needs improvement with Automox?
They need to improve the automation features. It could be more stable.
What is your primary use case for Qualys VM?
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 ...
What do you like most about Qualys VMDR?
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 ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys VMDR?
I am not aware of the actual cost or pricing as it is managed by the client.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
 

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Sample Customers

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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
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