NinjaOne vs Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management comparison

NinjaOne and Qualys are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. NinjaOne is ranked #26 with an average rating of 7.7, while Qualys is ranked #8 with an average rating of 9.2. NinjaOne holds a 0.5% mindshare in VM, compared to Qualys’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of NinjaOne users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Qualys users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 20, 2025

NinjaOne and Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management compete in the remote monitoring and cybersecurity asset management space. NinjaOne is favored for small businesses due to its ease of use and competitive pricing, while Qualys CSAM is preferred by larger organizations for its comprehensive asset discovery and detailed insights.

Features: NinjaOne offers remote monitoring and management, including performance monitoring, software deployment, script scheduling, and robust device management. Its mobile app provides immediate alerts for critical issues and supports integration with tools like TeamViewer, making it user-friendly. Qualys CSAM provides extensive asset discovery, dynamic tagging, end-of-life alerts, and real-time vulnerability management, offering comprehensive security insights.

Room for Improvement: NinjaOne could improve by expanding third-party integrations, refining mobile app capabilities, and enhancing reporting and ticket systems. There are also issues with remote connectivity and the need for a more intuitive interface. Qualys CSAM could enhance user interface, dynamic tagging, and third-party tool integration. Improvements in scan configurations, report customization, and learning resources for users are also desired.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both NinjaOne and Qualys CSAM offer flexible deployment options, including public, private, hybrid, and on-premises clouds, with Qualys having broader compatibility. NinjaOne users note slower customer service response times but appreciate community support, whereas Qualys users generally find satisfactory support. Both provide good technical resources, but NinjaOne's community interaction is notably beneficial.

Pricing and ROI: NinjaOne is competitively priced for small to medium enterprises, offering a quick return on investment through increased productivity. Qualys CSAM aligns its pricing with its features, delivering value for large organizations with comprehensive security management needs. While NinjaOne attracts smaller enterprises with affordable pricing, the robust features of Qualys justify its cost for organizations seeking extensive security solutions.

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Zafran Security is 0.7%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NinjaOne is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management is 0.9%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Israel Cavazos Landini

Associate Director IT Security Operations at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees

Weekly insights and risk analysis facilitate informed security decisions

I appreciate the weekly insights Zafran provides, which include critical topics for networks and IT security, allowing us to evaluate which insights apply to our environment. The organization score feature is valuable to keep the leadership team updated on how our infrastructure fares security-wise. The applicable risk level versus base risk level feature is beneficial because prior to Zafran, we only used the base risk level, but now understand that risk depends on the asset itself. Zafran is an excellent tool.

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Jörg Köhler

Owner at AvalisNT AG

Enhances remote access and integration with third-party tools

I use NinjaOne for managing smaller clients, specifically their devices and software, for small to medium businesses. I provide remote management services through NinjaOne. It allows clients to use NinjaOne for remote access to their computers for home office purposes. This feature is highly…

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Scott Frederick

Director of Vulnerability Management at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Well-integrated with our vulnerability scanning utilities and efficient in asset tagging and identification

Our favorite features are the tagging and the ability to quickly find assets in the portal. Additionally, I do like the fact that Qualys CSAM is integrated with the rest of our vulnerability scanning utilities. We use the full suite from Qualys. The fact that it is integrated makes it very easy to understand. It shares tagging information with VMDR. That is very nice. Qualys CSAM has discovered assets not previously covered by our vulnerability management program. Primarily, if we have assets without vulnerabilities, they become less visible, but Qualys CSAM alerts us to them because they have IP addresses and are attached to our network. It could discover everything from printers to servers to endpoints. It could discover UPSs, network devices, and across all operating systems. It discovers our security badge readers and digital signage. We have to feed that the IP address ranges, but beyond that, it finds everything in our internal network. We were able to realize its benefits within the first quarter of installing it. We did have to take some time to learn it and understand how to operationally leverage what it was telling us, but it was very quick. In addition to vulnerabilities, Qualys CSAM helps identify other risk factors to a degree. For instance, we can see if servers or assets have incorrect naming standards. We have our network segmented into development model, test, and production, and we have server naming standards that identify which management they should be in. If a production server has the naming standard of a development model server, we can find that. That is one area we have used it for. We are not fully using TruRisk, but we are using the Qualys detection score that is central to our corporate risk prioritization approach. It has completely replaced our homegrown one.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overall, we have seen about eighty-seven percent reduction of the number of vulnerabilities that require urgency to remediate, specifically the number of criticals."

"We saw benefits from Zafran Security almost immediately after deploying it."

"We are able to see the real risk of a vulnerability on our environment with our security tools."

"Zafran has become an indispensable tool in our cybersecurity arsenal."

"Zafran is an excellent tool."

"The software's automation tools have solved critical deployment problems for small businesses."

"The most valuable features of NinjaOne include remote desktop management, support and assistive tools, and screen sharing."

"Good at managing updates and for remote support."

"It helps us to be able to have visibility into the overall performance of the servers, laptops, and desktops that we are managing currently."

"The customer support at NinjaOne is excellent, rated ten out of ten."

"The best feature of NinjaOne is the SLA system. Every IT person can check their performance, how long it takes to resolve an issue, and how many SLAs are breached."

"NinjaOne helps us view the status of software patching, whether the PC is locked or unlocked."

"The most valuable feature we have found currently is probably patch management."

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"It provides most of the information needed regarding the assets, including the operating system and whether the assets are network devices or servers."

"We have had zero attacks since we enabled all the features in Qualys CSAM."

"I would rate the Qualys CSAM a ten out of ten for its overall performance."

"The scanning results are pretty good, and some of the insights are quite valuable."

"I appreciate the feature that simplifies cloud security posture, offering insights into vulnerabilities, and reducing the complexity of managing the security program."

"Qualys CSAM helps find all the assets. It categorizes information based on various criteria such as host and tenant version. It provides in-depth visibility into both hardware and software."

"The most valuable feature is the Management sensor, which helps identify gaps in policy agent availability, thereby improving agent utilization."

"My favourite feature of Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management is its ability to target missing software."

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Cons

"Initially, we were somewhat concerned about the scalability of Zafran due to our large asset count and the substantial amount of information we needed to process."

"The dashboarding and reporting functionality of Zafran Security is an area that definitely could use some improvements."

"I think the ability to have some enhanced reporting capabilities is something they can improve on, as they have good reports but we have asked for some specific reporting enhancements."

"The graphical user interface could be improved."

"The ticketing system in NinjaOne is not the best."

"The remote connectivity could be better. It works most of the time, but sometimes, there are issues."

"I would like to see the software reduced to focus on inventory or remote help tools since many of its current functionalities are not needed."

"I wish that they integrated it with more antivirus solutions. Currently, they only push Defender, but it doesn't really have integration with SentinelOne. It also didn't integrate with Trend Micro, which we were using previously. I would also like to have more control from the mobile app. As of now, I am able to see some performance values, but I can't see, for example, disk activity or disk performance values. If they can improve their app a little bit, it would help greatly. They can also improve the tech interface. If I assign certain techs to a bunch of specific machines, they only get those alerts that they're assigned to."

"I want NinjaOne to improve the reports."

"NinjaOne's reporting module is cumbersome."

"Improvements could be made to reduce NinjaOne's functionalities to focus more on inventory or remote help tools."

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"The UI needs improvement as it can become overwhelming after prolonged use."

"In my opinion, the area that needs improvement is the role-based access control (RBAC). The access privilege management needs to be more robust and streamlined to enhance user access management."

"The UI needs improvement as it can become overwhelming after prolonged use."

"The Qualys CAPS service requires further exploration and improvement, particularly in its handling of protocols and reactivity with MAC and IP addresses for CAP agents."

"From the user experience perspective, we need a simpler interface and reduced complexity in certain features, particularly with the Qualys Query Language."

"We have had challenges modifying the agent configuration. Particularly, when we want to change the tenant that the agent is pointing to, we have had difficulties making that reliable and working properly."

"The main aspect that needs improvement is the user interface, which should be more intuitive."

"All required features are available in Qualys CSAM. However, it would be helpful if Qualys CSAM started incorporating AI models. An inclusion of threat details for AI and LLM-related risks would be beneficial."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product's pricing depends on the number of PCs or devices."

"NinjaRMM uses a subscription model."

"We got a pretty good deal. It was fairly affordable."

"We currently pay $1.20 per device on a monthly basis."

"Its pricing is great."

"I rate the solution’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the most expensive."

"The pricing is reasonable and cheaper than ConnectWise."

"NinjaOne is a little expensive but is still cheaper than competitors like Acronis or Veeam."

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"The Qualys Cybersecurity Asset Management pricing is well-aligned with our usage."

"The pricing for Qualys Cybersecurity Asset Management is reasonable, with an annual subscription costing around $1,000 per year or a monthly subscription starting at approximately $72 per month, depending on the specific package and features included."

"The pricing is market-competitive."

"It is cost-effective because, in a single tool, we are getting everything. All the solutions come in a single license or price."

"The pricing is reasonable relative to the features provided, as it collects all module data and operates as a main, centralized inventory, making it a cost-effective solution."

"Qualys is competitively priced for its features. Its pricing is suitable for large organizations with more than 4,000 assets, but for smaller organizations with few assets, such as banks, the costs might be high. They should come up with packages that are suitable for small organizations."

"Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management can be expensive, especially if we already have VMDR."

"Qualys offers excellent value for money."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

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Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

14%

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zafran Security?

The current pricing of Zafran Security is fair overall. They were good to work with to accommodate our organization w...

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What needs improvement with Zafran Security?

The dashboarding and reporting functionality of Zafran Security is an area that definitely could use some improvement...

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What is your primary use case for Zafran Security?

Zafran Security is helping reduce the amount of critical vulnerabilities in our environments that require prompt reme...

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What do you like most about NinjaOne?

NinjaOne helps us view the status of software patching, whether the PC is locked or unlocked.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NinjaOne?

The price or licensing of NinjaOne is a little bit high.

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What needs improvement with NinjaOne?

The network monitoring needs to be improved.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management?

The pricing is reasonable relative to the features provided, as it collects all module data and operates as a main, c...

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What needs improvement with Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management?

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management helps us prioritize assets according to operating system, kernel version, insta...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management?

We are using Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management for daily activities such as identifying new assets through networ...

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Overview

Zafran Security integrates with existing security tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively, proving that most critical vulnerabilities are not exploitable, optimizing threat management.

Zafran Security introduces an innovative operating model for managing security threats and vulnerabilities. By leveraging the threat exposure management platform, it pinpoints and prioritizes exploitable vulnerabilities, reducing risk through immediate remediation. This platform enhances your hybrid cloud security by normalizing vulnerability signals and integrating specific IT context data, such as CVE runtime presence and internet asset reachability, into its analysis. No longer reliant on patch windows, Zafran Security allows you to manage risks actively.

What are the key features of Zafran Security?

Threat Exposure Management: Utilizes existing tools to prioritize vulnerabilities and manage threats.
Integrative Analysis: Combines security data with IT context for precise vulnerability management.
Real-time Risk Reduction: Enables immediate risk management without waiting for patches.
Hybrid Cloud Compatibility: Functions across diverse cloud environments for comprehensive security.

What benefits can users expect from Zafran Security?

Improved Security: Enhances protection by efficiently identifying and mitigating risks.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces unnecessary patching expenses by confirming non-exploitable vulnerabilities.
Time Savings: Frees developers to focus on root causes by handling immediate threats.
Comprehensive Insight: Offers a holistic view of security threats and vulnerabilities.

In industries where security is paramount, such as finance and healthcare, Zafran Security provides invaluable protection by ensuring that only exploitable vulnerabilities are addressed. It allows entities to maintain robust security measures while allocating resources efficiently, fitting seamlessly into existing security strategies.

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NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT, delivering visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 20,000 customers.The NinjaOne automated endpoint management platform is proven to increase productivity, reduce security risk, and lower costs for IT teams and managed service providers. The company seamlessly integrates with a wide range of IT and security technologies. NinjaOne is obsessed with customer success and provides free and unlimited onboarding, training, and support. - Learn more here: https://www.ninjaone.com/

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Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management provides advanced real-time asset visibility, dynamic tagging, and External Attack Surface Management. It streamlines asset discovery and management using cloud agents and IP-based scanning, enhancing risk management and software lifecycle tracking.

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management offers a comprehensive solution for managing asset inventories and tracking software lifecycle states. It facilitates network visibility and supports zero-day vulnerability solutions, enhancing security posture through efficient monitoring. Users benefit from its cloud-based interface, which provides in-depth asset configurations and insights. Key features include automated vulnerability scanning and unauthorized software management, reducing manual efforts. The platform also emphasizes the importance of timely remediation and ongoing risk mitigation across multiple environments. Despite its strengths, users note the need for enhanced integration with additional CMDBs beyond ServiceNow, as well as cost efficiency improvements. Requests also include better report customization, more scan control, and a simplified UI.

What are the key features of Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management?

Real-time Visibility: Offers continuous insight into asset status and condition.
Dynamic Tagging: Allows for flexible organization and assessment of assets.
External Attack Surface Management: Identifies potential threats from external sources.
Automated Vulnerability Scanning: Reduces manual scanning efforts and identifies vulnerabilities instantly.
Unauthorized Software Management: Detects and manages software not approved for use.
Asset Purge Rule: Automates the removal of obsolete assets from the inventory.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Enhanced Security Posture: Gains stronger defense through effective asset monitoring.
Efficient Risk Management: Identifies threats quickly, enabling timely resolutions.
Improved Compliance: Assists in meeting industry standards and regulations.
Reduced Manual Effort: Automates repetitive tasks, saving time and resources.
Comprehensive Insight: Provides detailed data for informed decision making.

In industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management enhances asset control by offering visibility into hardware and software configurations. It aids in maintaining security compliance and identifying unauthorized software, crucial for sectors with strict regulatory requirements.

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