Google Kubernetes Engine vs Qualys VMDR comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Kubernetes Engine
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Container Management (9th)
Qualys VMDR
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
IT Asset Management (7th), Configuration Management Databases (3rd), Container Security (11th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Container Management category, the market share of Google Kubernetes Engine is 2.2% and it decreased by 35.1% compared to the previous year. The market share of Qualys VMDR is 0.2% and it increased by 99.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Management
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
IT Asset Management
4.0%
Configuration Management Databases
1.9%
 

Featured Reviews

Javad_Talebi - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 1, 2024
Offers auto-scaling feature, good AI support assistance and ensures zero downtime
It is good for testing and training purposes.  In terms of integration with other Google Cloud services, I use specific patterns like event-driven architectures or middleware solutions such as Kafka for system integration In my experience, GKE is a good platform for managing microservices on the…
PranjalGargava - PeerSpot reviewer
May 5, 2023
Helps with vulnerability scanning and understanding of cyber security controls
We use the solution for vulnerability and policy scan.  The product has helped us understand cybersecurity controls.  I am impressed with the VMDR feature.  The tool needs to improve the adding assets and report generation features. I would like to see the policy scan of offline appliances in…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The scalability is the best feature."
"The features are typical Kubernetes, but Google One offers a better GUI-based deployment. It's more sophisticated and integrates well with other services, providing a better customer experience."
"The product’s dashboard is very intuitive."
"We hardly have a breakdown. It's been very stable."
"The product has no downtime."
"I am impressed with the product's output scaling."
"The most valuable feature of Google Kubernetes Engine is how you can automatically scale and load balance."
"Google Kubernetes Engine's most valuable feature is container deployment."
"The biggest benefit is from a security operations perspective, where we are able to drive our security posture upwards by remediating any discovered vulnerabilities."
"It's a good product. After the scan our internet works well. It scans our security posture."
"The Vulnerability Management and Patch Management features are the most valuable features of this solution."
"The most valuable feature is that this solution is very lightweight."
"Qualys VM has allowed us to know the vulnerabilities we need to prioritize based on the threat levels and the possible impact if there's an intrusion."
"The prioritization feature is great. I think it has all of the advanced features that we need."
"The integrations for this solution are very good. I use a different product for virtual patching of vulnerabilities and Qualys integrates well with that product."
"The solution is easy to use."
 

Cons

"I would like to see the ability to create multiple notebook configurations."
"It needs to support load balancing."
"Our critique is that we have to do too much work to get the cluster production-ready."
"The user interface could be improved."
"Google Kubernetes Engine's cost should be improved because it is high."
"While the GKE cluster is secure, application-level security is an essential aspect that needs to be addressed. The security provided by GKE includes the security of communication between nodes within the cluster and the basic features of Kubernetes security. However, these features may not be sufficient for the security needs of an enterprise. Additional security measures must be added to ensure adequate protection. It has become a common practice to deploy security tools within a Kubernetes cluster. It would be ideal if these tools were included as part of the package, as this is a standard requirement in the industry. Thus, application-level security should be integrated into GKE for improved security measures."
"The network configuration has to be simplified."
"The tool's configuration features need improvement."
"It would be nice to have an all-in-one solution that was automated and could handle the scanning and reports as well as the patching and updating."
"I would like to see this solution simplified to work more easily in a multi-cloud environment."
"I would like to see this solution more developed and competitive in the Cloud space."
"Some of the older features could be polished instead of focusing on releasing new features."
"The reporting in this solution can be improved."
"Qualys does have an on-prem solution, but it is very expensive."
"Qualys Container Security can improve the interface. It could be easier to navigate and be enriched."
"Sometimes we face a problem with accessing the tool and not getting an expected result. From a technology point of view, they need to look into this."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for GKE is dependent on the type of machine or virtual machine (VM) that is selected for the nodes in the cluster. There is a degree of flexibility in choosing the specifications of the machine, such as the number of CPUs, GPUs, and so on. Google provides a variety of options, allowing the user to create the desired cluster composition. However, the cost can be quite steep when it comes to regional clusters, which are necessary for high availability and failover. This redundancy is crucial for businesses and is required to handle an increase in requests in case of any issues in one region, such as jumping to a different region in case of a failure in the Toronto region. While it may be tempting to choose the cheapest type of machines, this may result in a limited capacity and user numbers, requiring over-provisioning to handle additional requests, such as those for a web application."
"Initially, Google Kubernetes Engine was a little bit cheaper, but now its prices have been increased compared to the pricing model and the features that are made available by its competitors."
"Pricing is a bit expensive compared to some other products, but it's acceptable."
"This is an open source solution, so there is no pricing or licensing."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten. The tool costs around 3000 dollars per month. There are no additional costs apart from these."
"I would rate Kubernetes' pricing four out of five."
"We are planning to use external support, and hire a commercial partner for it."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"We have an annual contract for Qualys VMDR. I believe it's for either two years or five years."
"When you want to cover yourself for scalability, you will be charged for the number you place on the scan itself."
"Qualys VM is reasonably priced."
"The pricing and licensing for Qualys could be improved."
"The tool's pricing is expensive and I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"There is a license for the use of this solution. We pay annually instead of monthly to receive a better discount on the price."
"Qualys VM is better suited for medium to large companies because the price can be too much for smaller customers."
"The solution is costly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Educational Organization
33%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Kubernetes Engine?
Pricing is always a concern. We keep running the service, and we need to pay for it. I rate the pricing a seven or eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Google Kubernetes Engine?
The notifications are not informative. It's a little confusing at times.
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?
We have an annual contract for Qualys VMDR. I believe it's for either two years or five years.
 

Also Known As

GKE
Qualys VM, QualysGuard VM, Qualys Asset Inventory, Qualys Container Security, Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance
 

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Sample Customers

Philips Lighting, Alpha Vertex, GroupBy, BQ
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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