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BMC Remedy 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
BMC Remedy improves efficiency significantly, reducing task time from 24 to 3 hours, but high costs in Greece limit adoption.
Sentiment score
7.1
Qualys VMDR enhances security by detecting vulnerabilities, improving asset management, reducing breaches, and offering 30% time-cost savings.
We saw a return on investment through significant savings in time, money, and resources.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.2
BMC Remedy's customer service is generally satisfactory but criticized for slow response times and variable ticket resolution quality.
Sentiment score
6.7
Qualys VMDR's customer service is responsive and efficient, though some users report delays in response speed and troubleshooting.
When reaching out via email, they reply quickly.
The technical support provided by Qualys is pretty good.
The response time takes a while.
 

Scalability Issues

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Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR offers scalable, flexible cloud-based architecture, praised for efficiency despite potential cost increases with higher usage.
Scalability depends on the license and the number of assets being monitored.
Qualys VMDR can handle scalability, although increasing the inventory can raise the licensing costs.
 

Stability Issues

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Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR is praised for stability and reliability, efficiently managing large scans with minor issues quickly resolved.
 

Room For Improvement

Qualys VMDR needs better reporting, UI, integration, asset management, reduced false positives, faster support, and enhanced features.
It does not automate patching unless the patch management module is purchased separately.
If AI features were integrated, it could enhance the capabilities significantly.
The response time of technical support takes a while.
 

Setup Cost

BMC Remedy's high cost and complex licensing may deter smaller businesses, but larger firms value its comprehensive features.
Qualys VMDR pricing is higher, flexible, and negotiable, with costs based on company size, assets, and features.
I would rate the pricing between seven to eight out of ten.
I have a notion that Qualys might be more expensive than Rapid7.
 

Valuable Features

Qualys VMDR excels in vulnerability management with automatic detection, seamless integration, real-time dashboards, and user-friendly deployment features.
We use it daily to fix vulnerabilities by connecting with infrastructure to remediate.
Qualys VMDR offers a one-stop solution for monitoring and reporting.
I like the automated report generation and vulnerability report generation.
 

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 (2nd), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (12th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of BMC Remedy is 6.6%, down from 6.7% 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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
47%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
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 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?
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.
 

Also Known As

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

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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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