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Qualys, Inc.

Qualys VMDR

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.2 /10

126 Reviews Write a Review

What is Qualys VMDR?

Cyber risk is business risk - with risks growing faster than what traditional VM and SIEM tools can manage. Security and IT teams need a new approach to tackle cyber threats with a clear understanding of cybersecurity risk and automate workflows for rapid response.

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Awards & Recognition

Qualys VMDR won the following awards in the Vulnerability Management category

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2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2025

Product Impact
Conflict Resolution

Latest Award, 2025

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2025

8 Top Rated Capabilities

12 Top Rated Features

2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

3 Top Rated Capabilities

7 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

0 Top Rated Capabilities

6 Top Rated Features

2023

3 Top Rated Capabilities

7 Top Rated Features

2022

2021 Data Quadrant Champion

2021

Qualys VMDR Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

3
Since last award

76 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

6
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+97 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Qualys VMDR?

4% Negative

2% Neutral

94% Positive

Pros

Fair
Acts with Integrity
Enables Productivity
Saves Time

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Network Scanning

Asset Discovery

Automated Patching

Vulnerability Definition Updates

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions

Visibility

New Vulnerability Alerts

Web Scanning

Automation and Orchestration

Integration With Other Security Tools

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Qualys VMDR Reviews

Rahul R.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2025

AComplete Solution for Asset and Threat Management

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Qualys VMDR from other similar products?

I oftenly burp suite ai scanner or one prive mobile application scanner devloped by oversecured but features offered by vmdr was impressive.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The way of map the network find the asset using that maping find vulnerability on it also done patching procedure before expected time was favorite for me specially the network scanner is most most favourite.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I'm quite disappointed with price of the product they are offering.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you have less expertise in developing team getting difficulties to patching the vulnerability also this product is very useful for those who have large number of IT assets in their organization.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Unique Features

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2025

Best product available and tremendously satisfied

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Pratik R.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Government
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2025

Qualys VMDR a complete Security Solution!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Qualys VMDR from other similar products?

VMDR product is most convenient for controlling the complete Security of any environment as compared to other products.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Continuous security for our application and environment along with patch management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Cost Efficiency

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Would like to explore more on the cloud security continuity.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Unique Features
Saves Time
Respectful

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2021 Data Quadrant Champion

Qualys VMDR Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

3 Since last award

76 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

6 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+97 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Qualys VMDR?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Network Scanning Scanning of the network and all network-connected nodes, including servers, workstations, and other endpoint devices.

Asset Discovery The discovery of new hosts connected to the network and the scanning of these hosts.​

Automated Patching Automates remediation efforts by retrieving patches for vulnerabilities and applying them. Reassesses vulnerabilities post-patch for gaps and missing files.

Vulnerability Definition Updates Regular downloads and updates of the most current vulnerability definitions, against which the vulnerability scanning will be carried out.

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting Dashboard & reports detailing the vulnerabilities in the environment, identifying the host, vulnerability found, & degree of risk for the system or application.

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions Prioritized and actionable risk mitigation suggestions for each vulnerability discovered backed by business context.

Visibility Full visibility of the IT environment, patching levels, and identified vulnerabilities.

New Vulnerability Alerts Alerts on new vulnerabilities found and identified by application vendors, reported on a live basis.

Web Scanning Scanning of web sites and web applications to increase your insights into common external vulnerabilities via news and other sources.

Automation and Orchestration Features allowing automation of scans and data collection from endpoints.

Integration With Other Security Tools Overall integration with security tools such as SIEM systems, patch management systems, etc. and Service Desk and Inventory systems as well.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Qualys VMDR Reviews

Rahul R.

AComplete Solution for Asset and Threat Management

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Best product available and tremendously satisfied

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Pratik R.

Qualys VMDR a complete Security Solution!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Network Scanning

Asset Discovery

Automated Patching

Vulnerability Definition Updates

Live Vulnerability Assessment Dashboard Reporting

Risk Prioritization & Remediation Actions

Visibility

New Vulnerability Alerts

Web Scanning

Automation and Orchestration

Integration With Other Security Tools

Vendor Capability Ratings

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement