Compare OpenVAS and Qualys VM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
OpenVAS
Star Rating
(32)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenVASQualys VM
Star Rating
(21)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenVAS excels in its manual application testing capabilities, with a score of 8.5, which reviewers mention provides a thorough approach to identifying vulnerabilities in custom applications.
- Reviewers mention that Qualys VM shines in perimeter scanning, achieving a high score of 9.5, indicating its effectiveness in identifying vulnerabilities at the network's edge, which is crucial for enterprise-level security.
- G2 users highlight that OpenVAS has a lower detection rate of 8.1 compared to Qualys VM's impressive 9.0, suggesting that users may find Qualys VM more reliable in identifying potential threats.
- Users on G2 report that while both products offer automated scans with equal scores of 8.3, Qualys VM's user interface is often described as more intuitive, making it easier for teams to manage and execute scans efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that OpenVAS struggles with configuration monitoring, scoring only 7.0, while Qualys VM offers a better experience with a score of 7.7, indicating that users may find it easier to maintain compliance with Qualys VM.
- Users say that the quality of support for OpenVAS is rated lower at 6.9 compared to Qualys VM's 7.5, suggesting that users may experience more responsive and helpful support with Qualys VM when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenVAS
No pricing availableQualys VM
No pricing availableFree Trial
OpenVAS
No trial information availableQualys VM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
21
8.8
17
Ease of Use
7.7
21
8.1
17
Ease of Setup
7.9
15
8.1
12
Ease of Admin
7.7
15
8.5
12
Quality of Support
6.9
15
7.5
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
10
8.5
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
18
8.6
17
Features by Category
Performance
7.9
13
8.6
7
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Verified
8.1
16
9.0
7
|
Verified
6.6
15
6.4
7
|
Verified
8.3
13
8.3
7
|
Verified
Network
7.5
12
8.8
7
|
Verified
8.0
14
9.5
7
|
Verified
7.0
11
7.7
5
|
Verified
Application
8.5
10
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
7.8
13
8.3
5
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenVAS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Qualys VM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer & Network Security
25.0%
Hospital & Health Care
14.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Computer Software
10.7%
Management Consulting
7.1%
Other
32.1%
Information Technology and Services
31.6%
Computer & Network Security
31.6%
Banking
15.8%
Information Services
5.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Other
10.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
OpenVAS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Automotive
I love the crawler, and the way they shows the results it help me a lot and also help me to manage things is proper manner
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
long time to load and not dependable as database fails often
Qualys VM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Manish N.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Qulays new user interface and their view for vulnerability, like each top 10 vulnerability slide
Most Helpful Critical Review
Robert K.
Verified User
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Verified User in Automotive
I love the crawler, and the way they shows the results it help me a lot and also help me to manage things is proper manner
Manish N.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Qulays new user interface and their view for vulnerability, like each top 10 vulnerability slide
Verified User in Computer Software
long time to load and not dependable as database fails often
Robert K.
Verified User
none so far cxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxccc
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