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Qualys VMDR vs ServiceNow 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
Qualys VMDR enhances security by detecting vulnerabilities, improving asset management, reducing breaches, and offering 30% time-cost savings.
Sentiment score
6.9
ServiceNow generally delivers high ROI, boosting efficiency and productivity, though initial adoption challenges and costs exist for some users.
We saw a return on investment through significant savings in time, money, and resources.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Qualys VMDR's customer service is responsive and efficient, though some users report delays in response speed and troubleshooting.
Sentiment score
7.1
ServiceNow's support is praised for responsiveness but inconsistent with complexities; community aids, yet customization support needs improvement.
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

Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR offers scalable, flexible cloud-based architecture, praised for efficiency despite potential cost increases with higher usage.
Sentiment score
7.4
ServiceNow scales effectively, accommodating larger user bases, though cost and performance issues may require closer attention during implementation.
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

Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR is praised for stability and reliability, efficiently managing large scans with minor issues quickly resolved.
Sentiment score
7.7
ServiceNow is highly stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and excellent performance, despite occasional minor issues.
 

Room For Improvement

Qualys VMDR needs better reporting, UI, integration, asset management, reduced false positives, faster support, and enhanced features.
ServiceNow faces challenges with high costs, complex usability, limited support, and needs improvements in flexibility, integration, and documentation.
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

Qualys VMDR pricing is higher, flexible, and negotiable, with costs based on company size, assets, and features.
ServiceNow's pricing is high, often per-user, with variable costs needing negotiation for better transparency and flexibility.
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.
ServiceNow provides flexible, customizable IT solutions with integration capabilities and intuitive design, enhancing workflows and departmental collaboration.
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

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)
ServiceNow
Ranking in IT Asset Management
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
214
Ranking in other categories
Help Desk Software (1st), IT Service Management (ITSM) (1st), Rapid Application Development Software (2nd), No-Code Development Platforms (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of Qualys VMDR is 3.5%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow is 24.9%, down from 26.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IT Asset Management
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Fabio QUINTANILHA - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable and scalable solution that has excellent features and is useful for collecting data and building KPIs
As much as possible, we use the out-of-the-box features. We do very few customizations. We follow the schedule to refresh the versions when they come up. As an end-user, I am not happy with the scalability. We have to wait a long time to buy more capacity. It is not an issue with the tool. Our team must manage it better. ServiceNow is a powerful tool. As long as we have enough users, it works. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Educational Organization
26%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
Which solution is better for developing non-ITSM applications: OutSystems or Service Now?
The short answer is that OutSystems is far better for 2 main reasons. Firstly, with Service Now you are locked into that platform for good. The business model is to lock in and then keep pumping th...
Would you choose ServiceNow over Microsoft PowerApps?
Hi Netanya, I will choose ServiceNow because ServiceNow is a very good tool compared to Microsoft PowerApp. Because ServiceNow has a very strong module (Performance Analysis) reporting which will ...
What do you like most about ServiceNow?
The solution has a user-friendly interface.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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

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
AAA, AstraZeneca, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Broadcom, Christus Health, Epicor, Equinix, GE Capital, Intuit, KPMG, Loyola Marymount University, OshKosh, Quantas, RedHat, Royal Bank of Scotland, Swiss Re, U.S. Department of Energy, Safeway, Yale University, and Zillow    
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