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BMC Remedy vs Qualys VMDR comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 5, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

BMC Remedy
Ranking in IT Asset Management
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
License Management (1st)
Qualys VMDR
Ranking in IT Asset Management
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (3rd), Configuration Management Databases (2nd), Container Security (12th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of BMC Remedy is 6.2%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys VMDR is 3.5%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

Ameet Darole - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers automation, orchestration, service level management but lacks AI-based rules
BMC Helix is the upgraded version and incorporates many new ways of working for service operations. It's a significant improvement. Helix offers analytics, AI-based rules, a smart digital console, and workflow management. Remedy doesn't have these features. That's a significant difference. BMC Helix seems to be a strong competitor to ServiceNow, while Remedy wasn't at the same level.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The service management features are beneficial – very good."
"The solution offers some very good features."
"The most valuable feature of BMC Remedy is to take administrative access of a user."
"The most valuable BMC Remedy Asset Management are the dashboards and reports for the CIO."
"The tool's automation features are fully capable, especially for IT automation. The asset management capabilities meet expectations."
"It's a scalable product."
"The most valuable features of BMC Remedy are its ease of use, ease of installation, and customization capabilities."
"There are a lot of features a customer can use. It’s an existing concept of asset management. One feature is the ability to create tickets for various computer systems, VPN defenses, sites, regions, or customers."
"The most valuable feature is the QID part, especially of CentralList, which makes it easy to assess new critical vulnerabilities."
"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."
"Performs automated, regular scans in the network."
"It's very configurable to adjust impact to systems."
"Vulnerability management is the most valuable one and it’s a must in every organization."
"Detects new hosts along with vulnerabilities."
"Overall, the solution is highly rated because of its simplicity and efficiency."
"Great web application security for scanning."
 

Cons

"BMC Remedy could be improved by incorporating analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) modules."
"There is room for improvement regarding the customization as it tends to lag in terms of flexibility, particularly in comparison to competitors."
"Integration and deployment could be better. It could be easier and faster to integrate and deploy. It would also help if we could have a 360-degree view. It would be better if they changed it to a SaaS type of offering, which is becoming the standard."
"BMC works through intermediaries or vendors for support, so you don't always interact with BMC directly. The quality can vary depending on the specific vendor."
"The tool is very old."
"The interface is obsolete."
"There is room for improvement in integration with various platforms. The support services should be improved. The response time from the support team should be faster."
"The desktop technicians face some challenges with the solution."
"When tested on Zero day, there were errors."
"The reporting and the GUI need improvements."
"The reporting needs improvement. It should generate much more stuff like field reports."
"Support could be improved since the response can be slow."
"The response time of technical support takes a while."
"It would be helpful to have features for better tracking, including options for adding relevant owners or supporting groups for each asset."
"Sometimes the scanning can get overwhelmed and start to drag when a lot of users are trying to scan at once."
"The IoT scan is not great."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive tool."
"The product is costly. On one to ten points, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product's price as nine."
"Pricing is expensive compared to lower-end solutions, but it's on par with ServiceNow."
"BMC should decrease the pricing further."
"I find the pricing to be reasonable."
"The licensing model of BMC Remedy Asset Management should improve. It is expensive and it is difficult to understand."
"The pricing is on the expensive side."
"BMC Remedy is worth its price."
"Qualys VM is better suited for medium to large companies because the price can be too much for smaller customers."
"Usually every implementation is different and the quote is in function of number of assets."
"There are no additional fees in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
"The license is on a yearly basis."
"The solution is costly."
"Qualys is a pay-as-you-go model, so there's flexibility to the pricing."
"There is a license for the use of this solution. We pay annually instead of monthly to receive a better discount on the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
49%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
37%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BMC Remedy Asset Management?
Maybe the network automation aspects need improvement. They should have adopted cloud technology earlier. Also, improvements in pricing, particularly the licensing models, which weren't dynamic and...
What is your primary use case for BMC Remedy Asset Management?
In the case I was involved with, the customers appreciated the user-friendliness and the integration capabilities of BMC Remedy.
What do you like most about BMC Remedy Asset Management?
The service management features are beneficial – very good.
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?
For smaller enterprises, the pricing is on the pricier side. However, for larger enterprises, it's considered okay. I would rate the pricing between seven to eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Qualys VMDR?
Regarding improvement, compliance features haven't been utilized much. I anticipate more benefits in this area in the future. Integrating other teams, such as GRV, with Qualys would be very benefic...
 

Also Known As

Remedy Asset Management
Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security
 

Overview

 

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
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