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Head-to-head · Vulnerability Scanning Software

Holm Security Vulnerability Management vs Qualys VMDR

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Qualys VMDR #7 in Vulnerability Scanning Software 8.5/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Qualys VMDR

Holm Security Vulnerability Management leads on 0 checks, Qualys VMDR on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHolm Security Vulnerability Management · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly Qualys VMDR
  • Most featuresQualys VMDR · 2 of 2

Holm Security Vulnerability Management scores higher on our rubric for vulnerability scanning software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Holm Security Vulnerability Management is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing deep assessment. Qualys VMDR is the better fit for large enterprises with complex asset estates.

  • Holm Security Vulnerability Management fits best

    Hybrid enterprises needing deep assessment

  • Qualys VMDR fits best

    Large enterprises with complex asset estates

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Side by side

Feature Holm Security Vulnerability Management 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Qualys VMDR 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #6 in Vulnerability Scanning Software #7 in Vulnerability Scanning Software
Best for Hybrid enterprises needing deep assessment Large enterprises with complex asset estates
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 11 integrations 101+ integrations
Features Holm Security Vulnerability Management 1/2 · Qualys VMDR 2/2
Authenticated scanning ✓ ✓
Continuous scanning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Hybrid
Supported targets Not checked yet 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 Not checked yet PCI DSS, HIPAA, CIS
Our review
Pros
  • Scans authenticated and unauthenticated systems across hybrid environments
  • Covers web applications, major clouds, APIs, Kubernetes, and users
  • Adds remediation workflows, ticketing, analytics, and risk benchmarking
  • 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
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and depends on selected products
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of focused scanning teams
  • Deployment options and asset licensing require careful planning
  • 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

Holm Security Vulnerability Management is a vulnerability management platform for organizations that need visibility across internal, external, cloud, application, API, Kubernetes, Active Directory, and human attack surfaces. It supports…

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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,…

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  1. Holm Security Vulnerability ManagementVulnerability Scanning Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. Qualys VMDRVulnerability Scanning Software 8.57-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Holm Security Vulnerability Management — where it wins

    • Scans authenticated and unauthenticated systems across hybrid environments
    • Covers web applications, major clouds, APIs, Kubernetes, and users
    • Adds remediation workflows, ticketing, analytics, and risk benchmarking

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation and depends on selected products
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of focused scanning teams
    • Deployment options and asset licensing require careful planning
  • 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
  • Holm Security Vulnerability Management8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    Deep hybrid vulnerability assessment with advanced prioritization and quote-based pricing.

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  • Qualys VMDR8.5/10 · 7-day trial

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

    Visit Qualys VMDRFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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