Head-to-head · Attack Surface Management Software
Qualys External Attack Surface Management vs Rapid7 Surface Command
Qualys External Attack Surface Management leads on 0 checks, Rapid7 Surface Command on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreQualys External Attack Surface Management · 9.0/10
- Free trialonly Qualys External Attack Surface Management
- Most featuresQualys External Attack Surface Management · 3 of 4
Qualys External Attack Surface Management scores higher on our rubric for attack surface management software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Qualys External Attack Surface Management is the better fit for qualys customers managing external exposure. Rapid7 Surface Command is the better fit for rapid7 customers consolidating asset exposure data.
- Qualys External Attack Surface Management fits best
Qualys customers managing external exposure
- Rapid7 Surface Command fits best
Rapid7 customers consolidating asset exposure data
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Side by side
| Feature | Qualys External Attack Surface Management 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Rapid7 Surface Command 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Attack Surface Management Software | #4 in Attack Surface Management Software |
| Best for | Qualys customers managing external exposure | Rapid7 customers consolidating asset exposure data |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 30-day trial | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Phone, Docs, Community · 24/7 | Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 150+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Qualys External Attack Surface Management 3/4 · Rapid7 Surface Command 1/4 | ||
| External asset discovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Attack-path analysis | Not checked yet | — |
| Cloud asset discovery | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Asset limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Monitoring frequency | Continuous | Continuous |
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| Our verdict | Qualys External Attack Surface Management is a cloud-based capability within Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management. It is designed for organizations that need to discover and monitor internet-facing domains, subdomains, cloud workloads,… Read the review → |
Rapid7 Surface Command is a cloud-based attack surface management product for security teams that need a unified view of internal and external assets. It discovers domains, IP addresses, network services, and certificates from configured… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Qualys External Attack Surface Management — where it wins
- Discovers domains, cloud workloads, applications, APIs, certificates, and services
- Continuously detects changes across internet-facing assets
- Prioritizes external exposure with TruRisk and Qualys workflows
Where it doesn't
- Uses contact-sales pricing rather than a listed public price
- Requires a web-based deployment
- Documented integrations center on the Qualys ecosystem
Rapid7 Surface Command — where it wins
- Unifies internal and external asset discovery into one inventory
- Maps asset context, relationships, and blast radius
- Connects remediation workflows with automation and integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Attack-path analysis is not included
- Pricing requires contact with sales
- Qualys External Attack Surface Management9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad EASM capability for Qualys customers that need continuous external asset visibility.
Visit QualysFull verdict → - Rapid7 Surface Command8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A continuous discovery and remediation hub for Rapid7-centered security teams.
Visit Rapid7Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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