ConnectSecure vs Qualys VMDR

ConnectSecure8.8Visit Qualys VMDR8.5Visit

Higher score ConnectSecure #4 in Vulnerability Scanning Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit ConnectSecure

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Qualys VMDR #7 in Vulnerability Scanning Software 8.5/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Qualys VMDR

• ConnectSecure fits best

  MSPs needing broad continuous scanning

• Qualys VMDR fits best

  Large enterprises with complex asset estates

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Side by side

Feature	ConnectSecure 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Qualys VMDR 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Vulnerability Scanning Software	#7 in Vulnerability Scanning Software
Best for	MSPs needing broad continuous scanning	Large enterprises with complex asset estates
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations	30+ integrations	101+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConnectSecure 2/2 · Qualys VMDR 2/2
Authenticated scanning	✓	✓
Continuous scanning	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment model	Hybrid	Hybrid
Supported targets	networks, endpoints, applications, websites, APIs, ports, cloud assets, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, Entra ID, firewalls	routers, switches, firewalls, servers, workstations, databases, printers, wireless access devices, cloud assets, containers, mobile devices, OT and IoT assets
Asset limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance frameworks	PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CIS, ISO 27001, ISO 27002, CMMC, Cyber Essentials, Essential Eight, HITRUST, WISP, SMB1001	PCI DSS, HIPAA, CIS
Our review
Pros	Scans internal and external assets, applications, clouds, APIs, and endpoints Continuous monitoring, compliance assessments, prioritization, and patching Multi-tenant management with 30+ integrations for MSP workflows	Scans on-premises, cloud, containers, mobile, OT and IoT assets Prioritizes vulnerabilities using threat intelligence and risk context Connects with ServiceNow, Jira, SIEM and security operations tools
Cons	Starts at $300 per month, creating a substantial entry commitment Bronze and Silver plan prices are not specified by tier Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking only basic scanning	Starts at $2,195 with no free plan Broad coverage may exceed the needs of smaller environments Higher tiers are required for remediation and endpoint protection
Our verdict	ConnectSecure is a cloud-based vulnerability and compliance management platform designed primarily for managed service providers. It discovers assets, applications, and networks; scans internal and external environments; monitors… Read the review →	Qualys VMDR is a cloud-based vulnerability management product for organizations that need to discover assets, assess vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, prioritize risk, and coordinate remediation. It covers routers, switches,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ConnectSecure — where it wins

  • Scans internal and external assets, applications, clouds, APIs, and endpoints
  • Continuous monitoring, compliance assessments, prioritization, and patching
  • Multi-tenant management with 30+ integrations for MSP workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $300 per month, creating a substantial entry commitment
  • Bronze and Silver plan prices are not specified by tier
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking only basic scanning

• Qualys VMDR — where it wins

  • Scans on-premises, cloud, containers, mobile, OT and IoT assets
  • Prioritizes vulnerabilities using threat intelligence and risk context
  • Connects with ServiceNow, Jira, SIEM and security operations tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $2,195 with no free plan
  • Broad coverage may exceed the needs of smaller environments
  • Higher tiers are required for remediation and endpoint protection

• ConnectSecure8.8/10 · 14-day trial

  A wide MSP-focused scanning platform with a $300 monthly starting point.

  Visit ConnectSecureFull verdict →
• Qualys VMDR8.5/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad vulnerability platform for enterprises managing complex, hybrid asset estates.

  Visit Qualys VMDRFull verdict →