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ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs Qualys Patch Management comparison

ManageEngine and Qualys are both solutions in the Patch Management category. ManageEngine is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.7, while Qualys is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.9. ManageEngine holds a 4.8% mindshare in PM, compared to Qualys’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of ManageEngine users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Qualys users who would recommend it.
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94% willing to recommend
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97% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus and Qualys Patch Management are two prominent tools in the patch management category. ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus has the upper hand due to its competitive pricing and ease of deployment.

Features: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers automated patch deployment, support for diverse operating systems, and a straightforward user interface. Qualys Patch Management provides robust security features, integration capabilities, and comprehensive vulnerability management.

Room for Improvement: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs more advanced reporting capabilities, enhanced patch testing options, and improved scalability. Qualys Patch Management users suggest refinements in the deployment process, an easier learning curve, and better customization options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is valued for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. Qualys Patch Management has a steeper learning curve but benefits from high-quality customer support.

Pricing and ROI: ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is praised for its competitive pricing and good return on investment. Qualys Patch Management, although seen as more expensive, delivers strong ROI through its advanced feature set. Users find ManageEngine to be more cost-effective overall.

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ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus vs. Qualys Patch Management
December 2025
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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
4.4
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus enhanced efficiency, security, and productivity with centralized management, automation, and an intuitive interface for users.
Sentiment score
7.2
Qualys Patch Management enhances security, reduces vulnerabilities, saves time, lowers costs, and offers an intuitive interface with updated data.
Compared to other products, ManageEngine provides good return on investment within five years.
Abrar Hussain Khan
Technology Lead at GMG
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With Qualys, we can save around 70 percent of time and between 30 to 40 percent of money.
Zafar Syed
Information Security Manager at BARC India
We have a 50 percent return on investment due to reduced operational complexity and increased efficiency in patching and detection.
Revathi VeeraRaghavan
Information Security - Manager at Infosys
We have achieved significant time savings of 90 percent, primarily due to comprehensive oversight and visibility of security issues.
reviewer2593263
Manager Information Security at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
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Customer Service

Sentiment score
4.6
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus customer support is praised for its responsiveness and effectiveness, often receiving high satisfaction scores.
Sentiment score
7.3
Qualys Patch Management offers efficient support, though initial responses vary; communication is better via email than phone.
Customer service and support are excellent, with a perfect score of ten out of ten.
Abrar Hussain Khan
Technology Lead at GMG
The technical support from ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is helpful.
Waleed Omar
Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University
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The support team is experienced and responsive.
Arshad Nr
Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP
The support team is responsive and provides detailed information.
GokulM
Vulnerability Management Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Whenever we raise a request and mention the priority of the ticket, they respond immediately via email or call.
Pallavi Jain
Security Consultant at Onity
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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
4.1
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is scalable, supporting various OS and applications, adaptable for growing IT environments with minimal resources.
Sentiment score
8.4
Qualys Patch Management is scalable, accommodating growth, though improvements are needed in multi-tenancy, Mac support, and licensing cost-efficiency.
Scalability requires downtime for performance adjustments.
Abrar Hussain Khan
Technology Lead at GMG
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It scales efficiently across different machines globally, ensuring patches are deployed smoothly.
reviewer2589096
Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Qualys Patch Management is a globally scalable product, easily handling increasing workloads and users.
Zafar Syed
Information Security Manager at BARC India
If a client has purchased licensing for ten thousand assets and exceeds that, Qualys continues to scan those additional assets, which ensures the client's coverage.
Amber Mitchell
Lead Product Manager ASM at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
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AK
reviewer2589096 - PeerSpot reviewer
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Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is highly rated for stability, performing effectively and efficiently without impacting resources during daily use.
Sentiment score
7.6
Qualys Patch Management is stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and rare disruptions, offering consistent performance for most users.
The solution is very stable.
Abrar Hussain Khan
Technology Lead at GMG
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I would rate the stability of Qualys Patch Management nine point five out of ten.
reviewer2590236
Information Security Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The stability of Qualys Patch Management is impeccable.
Sandeep Pasi
Sr Cyber Security Manager at BARC India
Overall, it is reliable.
Karan Bhateja
System Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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AK
reviewer2590236 - PeerSpot reviewer
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Karan Bhateja - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Room For Improvement

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus needs better Mac OS support, UI simplicity, remote patching, targeting, pricing, and licensing improvements.
Qualys Patch Management requires better driver updates, user interface improvements, increased automation, and enhanced support and integration features.
When the patch testing works well, there is no need for patch management rollbacks.
Michael Asa
System Administrator at SKN Caribecafe Ltda
Instead of separate technician licenses for each product, there should be a single bundled license to simplify licensing requirements.
Abrar Hussain Khan
Technology Lead at GMG
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There is a limitation where Qualys may not always offer solutions for remediation, particularly for end-of-life or end-of-service applications.
Karan Bhateja
System Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
It would be better if Qualys Patch Management identifies whether the process has failed at the first instance and provides a retry button or retry mechanism, allowing retries for failed patches.
AntonyLai
Sr Security Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
For critical options, they could make them red, green for medium, and blue for less significant options.
Arshad N. R.
Cyber Security Specialist at UBS Financial
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MA
AK
Karan Bhateja - PeerSpot reviewer
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Setup Cost

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers cost-effective pricing with annual licenses from $3,000 to $5,000, varying by company size.
Qualys Patch Management offers good value despite higher costs, with scaling benefits and improved affordability for small businesses.
There is a concern regarding the exchange rate as one dollar equals six reais today, making everything expensive in dollars for us.
JoseJunior3
Advisor at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
ManageEngine's licensing model recently changed from being endpoint-based to server-based, which might affect costs during the next renewal.
Abrar Hussain Khan
Technology Lead at GMG
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We get many more features at the same price as other solutions such as Microsoft SCCM.
Arshad Nr
Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP
However, it can be a bit expensive sometimes, and I think clients can be shocked when they see the price.
Amber Mitchell
Lead Product Manager ASM at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
The pricing is reasonable and less expensive than the previous tool.
Chaitanya Kajjam
Technical Lead - Security Operations at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
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JJ
AK
Arshad Nr - PeerSpot reviewer
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Chaitanya Kajjam - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Valuable Features

ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus offers centralized management, easy automation, and robust integration, supporting various systems with reliable patching and inventory management.
Qualys Patch Management offers automated scheduling, real-time insights, and risk-based management, enhancing security and reducing vulnerabilities efficiently.
The software covers platform security and application security, ensuring everything is updated at the endpoint level.
Abrar Hussain Khan
Technology Lead at GMG
The vulnerability scanning highlights outdated PCs and users breaching policies.
Michael Asa
System Administrator at SKN Caribecafe Ltda
It is valued for its role in addressing the vulnerabilities discovered by Insight VM.
JoseJunior3
Advisor at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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We leverage this functionality to deploy scripts that adjust registry values, effectively patching vulnerabilities and enhancing the security of our machines.
reviewer2589096
Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
We have been able to apply workarounds for zero-day vulnerabilities efficiently.
Arshad Nr
Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP
It provides insight into the organization's security posture and keeps databases updated with new CVEs.
Mubashir K
Cyber Security Engineer at Techensglobal
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reviewer2589096 - PeerSpot reviewerArshad Nr - PeerSpot reviewerMubashir K - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Categories and Ranking

ManageEngine Patch Manager ...
Ranking in Patch Management
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Qualys Patch Management
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is 4.8%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys Patch Management is 3.6%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Qualys Patch Management3.6%
ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus4.8%
Other91.6%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

AK
Abrar Hussain Khan
Technology Lead at GMG
Supports security compliance through automated patching and seamless customer service
The solution supports patching not only Microsoft products but also non-Microsoft products, which is beneficial for me. It also helps in updating custom applications I use from a point-of-sale perspective. The software covers platform security and application security, ensuring everything is updated at the endpoint level. Automated patch deployment is used for all Active Directory servers. I have automated testing for patches by Microsoft and verify the status via email notifications. After a week, the automation process is applied to all activated servers to ensure upgrades and patches are implemented.
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Arshad N. R.
Cyber Security Specialist at UBS Financial
Patch management process becomes more efficient and cost-effective while significantly improving vulnerability remediation rates
Regarding improvements in Qualys Patch Management, I did not quite understand the downsides they were expecting. Initially, I was confused about where to find and how to use the available features. It was challenging to identify the options we could employ and why we were using them. However, once I gained hands-on experience, I was able to identify the tool's particular features, making it easier for us to use it. The initial phase had some difficulty with the user interface. I would them to improve user training. They have used many colors, which can be confusing, so they should use specific colors for specific options. For critical options, they could make them red, green for medium, and blue for less significant options. This would make it easier for a beginner to recognize which buttons are dangerous to click. Such adjustments can help new users learn the solution faster.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
The fetch repository is a good feature.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
The pricing for ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus is reasonable. There is a concern regarding the exchange rate as one dollar equals six reais today, making everything expensive in dollars for us.
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What needs improvement with ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus?
While it's a good feature, it needs some improvement. Different patch manager competitors have functionality with AI inside, so if that could be integrated, it would be much easier for the end-user...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys Patch Management?
The pricing of Qualys is promising, but I don't have the specifics. Based on my experience, both Qualys and Tenable have similar price points, but clients choose based on whether they need a compre...
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What needs improvement with Qualys Patch Management?
Qualys should improve by offering a dedicated testing environment for patches, allowing clients to test patches before deploying them to production. Currently, clients must manage this themselves, ...
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What is your primary use case for Qualys Patch Management?
I have experience using Qualys because I'm a pre-sales engineer in one of the systems integrator companies here in the Philippines. I am also handling and selling Qualys, doing presentations to our...
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ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
December 2025
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Qualys Patch Management
December 2025
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Overview

Patch Manager Plus is a simple patch management tool that makes it easy to keep your network patched and secure. It is an endpoint patch management software that provides enterprises a single interface for automating all patch management tasks - from detecting missing patches to deploying patches - for Windows, Mac, Linux and 250+ third-party applications. Whether you have one computer or hundred, they can all be patched at the same time from a single point of console.

ManageEngine

Qualys Patch Management optimizes patching and vulnerability remediation through automation and intelligence insights, accelerating the process by 43% and improving patch rates by 90%. Its integration with CMDB and ITSM tools speeds up ticket closures by 60%, effectively reducing the attack surface while freeing IT and security resources. This cloud-based solution bridges the IT-security gap, making it essential for cybersecurity.

Qualys
 

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