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Qualys VMDR vs UpGuard Vendor Risk comparison

 

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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:
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
8.1
Qualys VMDR offers robust vulnerability management, customization, integration, and real-time updates, praised for ease of use and scalability.
No sentiment score available
Qualys VMDR offers a one-stop solution for monitoring and reporting.
I like the automated report generation and vulnerability report generation.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
5.0
Qualys VMDR needs improvements in reporting, user interface, false positives, asset management, integration, support, analytics, and pricing.
No sentiment score available
It does not automate patching unless the patch management module is purchased separately.
The response time of technical support takes a while.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR is highly stable with minimal issues, praised for reliability, although occasional slowness occurs with large data scans.
No sentiment score available
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Qualys VMDR is praised for its scalable cloud architecture, efficiently managing assets and deployments across various organizational sizes.
No sentiment score available
Scalability depends on the license and the number of assets being monitored.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Qualys VMDR's customer service is praised for responsiveness and expertise, but some users desire faster resolution and more comprehensive support.
No sentiment score available
The technical support provided by Qualys is pretty good.
The response time takes a while.
 

Setup Cost

Sentiment score
4.5
Qualys VMDR is customizable and comprehensive but seen as costly, especially for smaller companies and mid-sized programs.
No sentiment score available
I would rate the pricing between seven to eight out of ten.
 

Categories and Ranking

Qualys VMDR
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (4th), Vulnerability Management (2nd), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (10th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
UpGuard Vendor Risk
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
IT Vendor Risk Management (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Qualys VMDR is designed for Vulnerability Management and holds a mindshare of 12.2%, down 13.6% compared to last year.
UpGuard Vendor Risk, on the other hand, focuses on IT Vendor Risk Management, holds 3.5% mindshare, down 4.1% since last year.
Vulnerability Management
IT Vendor Risk 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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
35%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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?
I am not aware of the actual cost or pricing as it is managed by the client.
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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
ADP, E Trade, Cisco, Trek, GSA, Backcountry, Mimeo.com, Citrix, RackSpace, Modern Woodhouse, CFA Institute, Allianz
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