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Qualys VMDR vs The NodeZero Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 11, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Qualys VMDR
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (4th), Configuration Management Databases (2nd), Container Security (12th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
The NodeZero Platform
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
39th
Average Rating
1.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Penetration Testing Services (4th), Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Qualys VMDR is 11.1%, down from 13.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of The NodeZero Platform is 1.9%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Vulnerability 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.
reviewer2331969 - PeerSpot reviewer
Doesn’t identify threats and vulnerabilities, and the reports are quite useless
We run the penetration testing and look at the reports. The reports are quite useless. We are looking for a different product. The tool did not help enhance our organization's cybersecurity posture. The reports had a lot of false positives. They didn't detect anything. The tool didn’t identify any vulnerabilities. The solution must detect threats and vulnerabilities.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's a good product. After the scan our internet works well. It scans our security posture."
"Qualys VM's best feature is vulnerability management."
"There are fewer false positives when using this solution."
"The biggest benefit is from a security operations perspective, where we are able to drive our security posture upwards by remediating any discovered vulnerabilities."
"The most valuable feature is the connection of threat intelligence information with identified vulnerabilities, which means you can prioritize vulnerabilities according to actual attacks."
"It's really beneficial for scanning and interacting with the agent."
"The vulnerability management feature is what I used the most. It is a good SaaS product. It is easy to use. It has a nice UI where you can see all the assets and vulnerabilities."
"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 if tags aren't made."
"Penetration testing and scans are useful features."
 

Cons

"The reporting section needs improvement as running reports can take several hours."
"Make some minimal dashboard improvements."
"Finding things in management can be quite difficult."
"Improve the user interface."
"I would like to see this solution more developed and competitive in the Cloud space."
"There needs to be better documentation."
"The response time of technical support takes a while."
"The reporting needs improvement. It should generate much more stuff like field reports."
"The reports are quite useless."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance isn't expensive right now. But the price for their product bundles could be better."
"There are no additional fees in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The license is on a yearly basis."
"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."
"The solution is costly."
"The price is very reasonable."
"Qualys is cheaper and more affordable than other solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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.
What do you like most about Horizon3.ai?
Penetration testing and scans are useful features.
What needs improvement with Horizon3.ai?
We run the penetration testing and look at the reports. The reports are quite useless. We are looking for a different product. The tool did not help enhance our organization's cybersecurity posture...
What is your primary use case for Horizon3.ai?
The solution is used for penetration testing.
 

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
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