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ESET Cloud Apps Protection vs Qualys TruRisk Eliminate comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 5, 2026

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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

ESET Cloud Apps Protection
Ranking in Patch Management
20th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (46th), Vulnerability Management (68th)
Qualys TruRisk Eliminate
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of ESET Cloud Apps Protection is 1.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys TruRisk Eliminate is 3.1%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Qualys TruRisk Eliminate3.1%
ESET Cloud Apps Protection1.4%
Other95.5%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

LA
Team Manager at JJ soluciones
Great protection, good privacy, and helpful support
The only thing I would like is a way to open the email that is going to quarantine. Based on the level of security, they cannot open the email to check the message. Even for the administrator, you have to create a security copy to be sent, which will lock the log support. It's not easy for an admin to check and decide if the email is good or not. That is the only thing that I'm seeing could be improved. Basically, ESET doesn't have the ability to let the administrator release an email showing the message on the email. It's not possible. If you want to have an email review, you have to select an option to send a copy. In the way that they designed the system, for security, they are not letting anyone even have the admin privileges to make this happen. Privacy is at a really high level.
SangramGupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at Deloitte
Automated patching has transformed risk-based remediation and now optimizes security workflows
I can highlight two areas for improvement. The first is better reporting flexibility and dashboard customization. Qualys VMDR has a great dashboard that I can customize, but Qualys Patch Management does not have a specific dashboard associated only with patch management and patch compliance. The customization could be improved significantly. The second area is third-party application coverage. Qualys Patch Management works very effectively when patching servers, internal servers, Windows, iOS, or Linux servers. However, when doing application security with third-party applications that require patches, it sometimes fails to complete the patch. The deployment issue with third-party applications needs enhancement, as even with integration, Qualys Patch Management is not able to deploy patches for some third-party applications. These are the two main points I can highlight for improvement.

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 trustworthy solution that is easy to learn."
"The most valuable features are the precision of detection and the level of customization of the policy."
"We are close to having 99% or 98% detection."
"From my perspective, not only Qualys Patch Management but the overall Qualys package comes with Qualys VMDR, Cloud Agent, Qualys Patch Management, and EASM (External Attack Surface Management), and all those features are excellent in the current market, providing the best solution when it comes to vulnerability management, vulnerability prioritization, and a risk-based approach to enhance security."
"Qualys Patch Management leverages vulnerability feeds from the VMDR module, allowing us to identify vulnerabilities missing Qualys patches."
"Patch Management gave my side and the security side a single pane of glass and the ability to better coordinate the delivery of patches."
"Automated features streamline patch deployment and ensure compliance, effectively mitigating risks and bolstering organizational security."
"The integration with the VMDR platform, asset management platform, web application scanning platform, and having it all in one platform is world-class."
"Approximately monthly we are closing around one lakh vulnerabilities now, compared to only 20,000 to 30,000 previously, showcasing almost 70% productivity improvement and time consumption reduction of around 90%."
"Qualys Patch Management has reduced our organization's risk by almost 90 percent."
"Qualys Patch Management allows us to structure all the patches together and schedule patch management sessions."
 

Cons

"The specific domain file for Apache needs to be well-defined."
"It's not easy for an admin to check and decide if the email is good or not."
"There are certain integration parts that could be improved. Sometimes, legacy operating systems are not supported by Qualys Patch Management, which is an issue."
"False positives were the biggest concern. We also had some concerns with respect to the Cloud Agent."
"In our environment, the application sometimes crashes, requiring improvement."
"Qualys's current response time for releasing solutions to zero-day vulnerabilities, which takes approximately 12 to 16 hours, needs improvement."
"Qualys can do regular check-ins to go over not only all the vulnerabilities but also the overall process to see if there is anything where we might need improvement."
"During large-scale patching activity deployment on more than 100 plus, 200 plus servers, we occasionally observed that troubleshooting failed patches and communication issues required additional efforts."
"Some patches require OEM consent or must be released by OEM. For example, if an outdated version of a tool like Falcon is detected, Qualys flags it as a vulnerability, but cannot automate the patch update."
"The Qualys agent sometimes encounters authorization issues, leading to inaccurate vulnerability reports."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution provides affordable pricing for medium sized industries."
"The pricing is fair and within our budget."
"Qualys Patch Management offers a moderate price point, neither cheap nor expensive, considering its comprehensive functionality."
"Its price is competitive in the market. Compared to other solutions like Rapid7, Qualys offers a favorable price point and robust features."
"The pricing is reasonable and competitive. We get many more features at the same price compared to other solutions such as Microsoft SCCM. It is worth the money considering the services and features it has. Their support team is also awesome."
"Qualys Patch Management's pricing could be more competitive, as it presents a significant obstacle for many companies who find it unaffordable."
"I'm unaware of Qualys' exact price, but it's more expensive than Nessus. With technological products, you need to pay to get the best."
"From what I have heard, Qualys Patch Management is pricey, which is a main barrier to entry. Another aspect that I do not like about Qualys is that they do not add new patch management functionalities to the existing package. It is a separate SKU, so you have to pay more money."
"Compared to other tools, the price of Qualys Patch Management is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise34
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys Patch Management?
Regarding the pricing aspects, I do not know the exact costs because we are not responsible for the procurement, but I can indicate around a 60% increase in revenue.
What needs improvement with Qualys Patch Management?
Qualys Patch Management could make a few enhancements to the reporting for various patch jobs. An ability to see specific reports on endpoints failing specific patches multiple times would be valua...
What is your primary use case for Qualys Patch Management?
I advise other folks on how to use Qualys Patch Management. The use cases I have seen are to patch regular end-user systems, servers, and to patch all available vulnerabilities or some vulnerabilit...
 

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Find out what your peers are saying about ESET Cloud Apps Protection vs. Qualys TruRisk Eliminate and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
915,341 professionals have used our research since 2012.