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Holm Security Vulnerability Management vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… 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
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.
Visit Holm SecurityFull verdict → - Qualys VMDR8.5/10 · 7-day trial
A broad vulnerability platform for enterprises managing complex, hybrid asset estates.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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