We compared Qualys VMDR and Rapid7 InsightVM based on our users reviews in six parameters. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
The setup process for Qualys VMDR was considered simple and quick, with users reporting it taking anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of days. However, there were some difficulties mentioned regarding integration and data privacy. Despite these challenges, the overall feedback on the setup was positive. On the other hand, the initial setup for Rapid7 InsightVM had mixed experiences. While some users found it easy and completed it within an hour or a few hours, others faced difficulties and it took them several months, even with professional assistance. The ease of setup was generally rated between three to five out of five.
Qualys VMDR is notable for its effective prioritization system, ongoing monitoring, adaptable dashboard, and extensive vulnerability overview. On the other hand, Rapid7 InsightVM stands out for its efficient scan engine installation, precise scanning, customizable dashboards, and risk scoring.
Both Qualys VMDR and Rapid7 InsightVM have areas that could be improved. Qualys VMDR could enhance user experience and UI design, improve SLA tracking and batch prioritization, integrate with other products, and improve reporting. On the other hand, Rapid7 InsightVM needs better integration, enhanced reporting, improved user-friendliness, and stronger customer support.
The cost of setting up Qualys VMDR can differ based on required features, with reviewers finding it reasonably priced or competitive. However, there are extra charges for specific features. In contrast, Rapid7 InsightVM is generally considered to be more expensive, but some users find the pricing reasonable because of the flexibility in defining assets and sites.
Qualys VMDR is praised for its positive impact on ROI, effectively mitigating risks and enhancing cybersecurity. Nonetheless, there are apprehensions regarding rising expenses. On the other hand, Rapid7 InsightVM is highly regarded for its outstanding ROI, effectively thwarting cyber attacks and delivering substantial value. While some reviewers perceive the ROI as satisfactory, others consider it to be moderate.
The customer service for Qualys VMDR has received both positive and negative feedback. Some customers appreciate the convenience of accessing a global team and the implementation of suggested improvements. However, there are concerns about the response time and the expertise of the support personnel. In contrast, Rapid7 InsightVM's support is generally regarded as good, with well-informed technical assistance. Nonetheless, there have been instances of delayed response time.
Comparison Results
Based on the reviews, Qualys VMDR offers a simple and convenient setup process, along with a strong prioritization system and valuable features. However, it requires enhancements in user experience, integration, reporting, and pricing. On the other hand, Rapid7 InsightVM also provides an easy setup, valuable features like scan engines and customizable dashboards. It could benefit from improved integration, reporting, user-friendliness, and customer support. Qualys VMDR seems to have an advantage in prioritization and comprehensive vulnerability management, while Rapid7 InsightVM may excel in scan optimization and remediation management.
"It is a stable solution."
"I find the most valuable features are the continuous monitoring. Even on premises, there is constant monitoring."
"The process of defining and discovering scans is organized efficiently."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The features that are most valuable are the identification, scan features, and the identification of vulnerabilities."
"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."
"Monitors workstations and servers for vulnerabilities and creates reports."
"Qualys VM's best features are vulnerability management and customizable scoring."
"The most important aspect of the solution is that it rarely gives false positives, especially compared to other products. It provides very clear reports for our IT teams to look at."
"The solution works well."
"The product is scalable."
"Has great reporting features."
"The most valuable feature is the vulnerability scan."
"There are many integrations with things like the VMware NSX that are great, the reporting is really solid."
"The solution is automatically scheduled so it runs by itself."
"Rapid7 InsightVM has given us a practical view of the vulnerabilities present in our organization."
"There seems to be a lack of easy onboarding into Qualys."
"It is a struggle to be able to pull our report and to be able to do onboarding using automated tools."
"Sometimes the scanning can get overwhelmed and start to drag when a lot of users are trying to scan at once."
"Qualys VM's vulnerability scan could be improved, especially the number of CVE numbers it can manage at a time."
"We are moving away from Qualys to Defender ATP because I find that Defender ATP is much better at prioritizing the vulnerabilities that I should be looking at."
"One of the biggest issues from the clients' perspective is that all Qualys computing is on the cloud."
"Qualys currently does not have any features for scanning SCADA, IoT, and Industrial Control Systems."
"The reporting and dashboards could improve in Qualys VM. However, they have improved since the previous versions."
"The drawback is that it is still not a fully SaaS solution, so you must deploy a console."
"The on-premise updates could improve from Rapid7 InsightVM."
"InsightVM is getting a little stale and is in danger of falling behind its competitors."
"Patch management is the only missing feature I can think of. Rapid7 detects vulnerabilities, but it should also help you manage patches."
"The product does not have the capability to do dynamic scanning of non-web applications."
"There should be containerization within the VM."
"It would be nice to have an additional feature that would provide reports on who has logged onto the console or who did what on the console."
"This solution creates false-positives which can cause issues with reporting."
Qualys VMDR is ranked 3rd in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 77 reviews while Rapid7 InsightVM is ranked 4th in Risk-Based Vulnerability Management with 55 reviews. Qualys VMDR is rated 8.2, while Rapid7 InsightVM is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Qualys VMDR writes "Good visibility but expensive and needs better support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Rapid7 InsightVM writes "You can scan a network, and receive recommendations to address vulnerabilities with the click of a button". Qualys VMDR is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Tenable Vulnerability Management and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, whereas Rapid7 InsightVM is most compared with Tenable Nessus, Tenable Security Center, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, Rapid7 InsightIDR and Wiz. See our Qualys VMDR vs. Rapid7 InsightVM report.
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