Qualys Patch Management vs Tenable Vulnerability Management comparison

Qualys Patch Management vs. Tenable Vulnerability Management

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

7.2

Qualys Patch Management enhances security, reduces vulnerabilities, saves time, lowers costs, and offers an intuitive interface with updated data.

Sentiment score

7.7

Tenable Vulnerability Management provides long-term cost-effective vulnerability identification and resolution, reducing operational costs and enhancing environment visibility.

With Qualys, we can save around 70 percent of time and between 30 to 40 percent of money.

Zafar Syed

Information Security Manager at BARC India

We have a 50 percent return on investment due to reduced operational complexity and increased efficiency in patching and detection.

Revathi VeeraRaghavan

Information Security - Manager at Infosys

We have achieved significant time savings of 90 percent, primarily due to comprehensive oversight and visibility of security issues.

reviewer2593263

Manager Information Security at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.3

Qualys Patch Management offers efficient support, though initial responses vary; communication is better via email than phone.

Sentiment score

6.1

User feedback on Tenable's support varies, highlighting issues with response times, accessibility, and additional charges for service.

The support team is experienced and responsive.

Arshad Nr

Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP

The support team is responsive and provides detailed information.

GokulM

Vulnerability Management Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Whenever we raise a request and mention the priority of the ticket, they respond immediately via email or call.

Pallavi Jain

Security Consultant at Onity

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It needs improvement in response time and addressing feature requests promptly.

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The technical support of Tenable Vulnerability Management is available 24/7, and whenever we require support, we can get it within five minutes.

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Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

I would evaluate Tenable Vulnerability Management's customer service and technical support as average.

reviewer2721399

SOC Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

8.4

Qualys Patch Management is scalable, accommodating growth, though improvements are needed in multi-tenancy, Mac support, and licensing cost-efficiency.

Sentiment score

7.6

Tenable Vulnerability Management is scalable and cost-effective, supporting industries like finance and government with ease of expansion.

It scales efficiently across different machines globally, ensuring patches are deployed smoothly.

reviewer2589096

Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Qualys Patch Management is a globally scalable product, easily handling increasing workloads and users.

Zafar Syed

Information Security Manager at BARC India

If a client has purchased licensing for ten thousand assets and exceeds that, Qualys continues to scan those additional assets, which ensures the client's coverage.

Amber Mitchell

Lead Product Manager ASM at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

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They can seamlessly scale the number of endpoints from 100 to 1,000,000 in a day.

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly scalable.

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Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.6

Qualys Patch Management is stable and reliable, with minimal downtime and rare disruptions, offering consistent performance for most users.

Sentiment score

8.1

Tenable Vulnerability Management is lauded for stability and reliability, with minor issues, rating between seven and ten.

I would rate the stability of Qualys Patch Management nine point five out of ten.

reviewer2590236

Information Security Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

The stability of Qualys Patch Management is impeccable.

Sandeep Pasi

Sr Cyber Security Manager at BARC India

Overall, it is reliable.

Karan Bhateja

System Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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I have faced no stability issues with Tenable.

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The stability is commendable, and I would rate Tenable ten out of ten.

Rishabh-Khanna

Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

The stability of Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly reliable.

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Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

Room For Improvement

Qualys Patch Management requires better driver updates, user interface improvements, increased automation, and enhanced support and integration features.

Users want improved interface, customization, integration, and support for Tenable Vulnerability Management, with clearer licensing and automation features.

There is a limitation where Qualys may not always offer solutions for remediation, particularly for end-of-life or end-of-service applications.

Karan Bhateja

System Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

It would be better if Qualys Patch Management identifies whether the process has failed at the first instance and provides a retry button or retry mechanism, allowing retries for failed patches.

AntonyLai

Sr Security Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

For critical options, they could make them red, green for medium, and blue for less significant options.

Arshad N. R.

Cyber Security Specialist at UBS Financial

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They should also accelerate the process of implementing new features upon request.

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would suggest HP WebInspect as a better option than Tenable.io.

Rishabh-Khanna

Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy.

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Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

Setup Cost

Qualys Patch Management offers good value despite higher costs, with scaling benefits and improved affordability for small businesses.

Tenable Vulnerability Management is pricey but valued for features, with users desiring flexible, cost-effective pricing models.

We get many more features at the same price as other solutions such as Microsoft SCCM.

Arshad Nr

Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP

However, it can be a bit expensive sometimes, and I think clients can be shocked when they see the price.

Amber Mitchell

Lead Product Manager ASM at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

The pricing is reasonable and less expensive than the previous tool.

Chaitanya Kajjam

Technical Lead - Security Operations at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

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Tenable charges around $40 per device, while Rapid7 costs $10 to $15 per device.

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Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Valuable Features

Qualys Patch Management offers automated scheduling, real-time insights, and risk-based management, enhancing security and reducing vulnerabilities efficiently.

Tenable Vulnerability Management offers comprehensive scanning and integration with features enhancing usability, scalability, and security compliance support.

We leverage this functionality to deploy scripts that adjust registry values, effectively patching vulnerabilities and enhancing the security of our machines.

reviewer2589096

Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

We have been able to apply workarounds for zero-day vulnerabilities efficiently.

Arshad Nr

Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP

It provides insight into the organization's security posture and keeps databases updated with new CVEs.

Mubashir K

Cyber Security Engineer at Techensglobal

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Tenable enables vulnerability management through potential AI integration that consolidates efforts and resolves multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously.

Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment.

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Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

The best features of Tenable Vulnerability Management are flexibility, breadth and scope, and the fact that their current vulnerabilities come out, and they have tests for them within a day or two.

reviewer2721399

SOC Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Categories and Ranking

Qualys Patch Management

Ranking in Patch Management

1st

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tenable Vulnerability Manag...

Ranking in Patch Management

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (8th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Qualys Patch Management is 3.6%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Vulnerability Management is 1.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Patch Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Qualys Patch Management	3.6%
Tenable Vulnerability Management	1.5%
Other	94.9%

Patch Management

Featured Reviews

Arshad N. R.

Cyber Security Specialist at UBS Financial

Patch management process becomes more efficient and cost-effective while significantly improving vulnerability remediation rates

Regarding improvements in Qualys Patch Management, I did not quite understand the downsides they were expecting. Initially, I was confused about where to find and how to use the available features. It was challenging to identify the options we could employ and why we were using them. However, once I gained hands-on experience, I was able to identify the tool's particular features, making it easier for us to use it. The initial phase had some difficulty with the user interface. I would them to improve user training. They have used many colors, which can be confusing, so they should use specific colors for specific options. For critical options, they could make them red, green for medium, and blue for less significant options. This would make it easier for a beginner to recognize which buttons are dangerous to click. Such adjustments can help new users learn the solution faster.

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Have maintained accurate vulnerability scans and gained actionable remediation insights across thousands of servers

Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS

Tenable Vulnerability Management agents are very lightweight, and the results we get are very accurate. The solutions they provide to us, assuming if one vulnerability exists, there will be a solution. The resolution they give us in wording will be the best solution. The exploit rates and the reports we get provide a lot of information, making it very easy for us to verify.The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment. That is one of the key aspects of why we have integrated Tenable to our patching tools. It has a vast capacity of pushing the data to our tools due to its capability and compatibility. That is also one of the reasons why we are using Tenable Vulnerability Management.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	23

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

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

The pricing of Qualys is promising, but I don't have the specifics. Based on my experience, both Qualys and Tenable have similar price points, but clients choose based on whether they need a compre...

What needs improvement with Qualys Patch Management?

Qualys should improve by offering a dedicated testing environment for patches, allowing clients to test patches before deploying them to production. Currently, clients must manage this themselves, ...

What is your primary use case for Qualys Patch Management?

I have experience using Qualys because I'm a pre-sales engineer in one of the systems integrator companies here in the Philippines. I am also handling and selling Qualys, doing presentations to our...

What's the difference between Tenable Nessus and Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

Tenable Nessus is a vulnerability assessment solution that is both easy to deploy and easy to manage. The design of the program is such that if a company should desire to handle the installation t...

What do you like most about Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

The tool has an easy-to-use interface.

What needs improvement with Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?

Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy. It is only used for scheduled tasks, not for real-time execution.W...

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Overview

Qualys Patch Management optimizes patching and vulnerability remediation through automation and intelligence insights, accelerating the process by 43% and improving patch rates by 90%. Its integration with CMDB and ITSM tools speeds up ticket closures by 60%, effectively reducing the attack surface while freeing IT and security resources. This cloud-based solution bridges the IT-security gap, making it essential for cybersecurity.

Qualys

Managed in the cloud and powered by Tenable Nessus, Tenable Vulnerability Management (formerly Tenable.io) provides the industry's most comprehensive vulnerability coverage with real-time continuous assessment of your organization. Built-in prioritization, threat intelligence and real-time insight help you understand your exposures and proactively prioritize remediations.

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