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Head-to-head · PCI Compliance Software

Qualys PCI Compliance vs SecurityMetrics PCI Program

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Qualys PCI Compliance #1 in PCI Compliance Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Qualys
SecurityMetrics PCI Program #4 in PCI Compliance Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit site

Qualys PCI Compliance leads on 0 checks, SecurityMetrics PCI Program 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 scoreQualys PCI Compliance · 9.2/10

Qualys PCI Compliance scores higher on our rubric for pci compliance software: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Qualys PCI Compliance is the better fit for teams needing PCI scanning and bank-ready reports. SecurityMetrics PCI Program is the better fit for processors managing merchant PCI portfolios.

  • Qualys PCI Compliance fits best

    Teams needing PCI scanning and bank-ready reports

  • SecurityMetrics PCI Program fits best

    Processors managing merchant PCI portfolios

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Side by side

Feature Qualys PCI Compliance 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SecurityMetrics PCI Program 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.9
Ranking #1 in PCI Compliance Software #4 in PCI Compliance Software
Best for Teams needing PCI scanning and bank-ready reports Processors managing merchant PCI portfolios
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Phone, Live chat, Tickets · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qualys PCI Compliance 2/5 · SecurityMetrics PCI Program 2/5
SAQ guidance ✓ ✓
Evidence collection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vulnerability scanning ✓ ✓
Policy management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Vendor risk assessments Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
PCI DSS versions Not checked yet V4.0
Named-user limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • PCI-approved external scans plus web application scanning
  • Combines self-assessment questionnaires with executive and technical reports
  • Supports remediation, segmented rescanning and report submission to participating banks
  • Merchant SAQ access and pre-population simplify portfolio validation.
  • ASV scans and PCI DSS v4.0 reporting support processor oversight.
  • Portfolio risk indicators and outreach tools focus remediation efforts.
Cons
  • Paid pricing requires contacting sales
  • Deployment is cloud-based rather than on-premises
  • Email is the stated support channel
  • Pricing requires a sales quote rather than a published program plan.
  • Delivery is limited to a cloud-based web portal.
  • Its workflow centers on merchant portfolios rather than standalone PCI projects.
Our verdict

Qualys PCI Compliance is an on-demand service for merchants and their consultants working to validate PCI DSS compliance. Available through a browser without software to install or maintain, it brings external network scans, web…

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SecurityMetrics PCI Program is a cloud-based PCI compliance service for acquiring banks, independent sales organizations, and payment service providers managing merchant portfolios. Its online portal gives merchants access to PCI…

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  1. Qualys PCI CompliancePCI Compliance Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. SecurityMetrics PCI ProgramPCI Compliance Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Qualys PCI Compliance — where it wins

    • PCI-approved external scans plus web application scanning
    • Combines self-assessment questionnaires with executive and technical reports
    • Supports remediation, segmented rescanning and report submission to participating banks

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing requires contacting sales
    • Deployment is cloud-based rather than on-premises
    • Email is the stated support channel

  • SecurityMetrics PCI Program — where it wins

    • Merchant SAQ access and pre-population simplify portfolio validation.
    • ASV scans and PCI DSS v4.0 reporting support processor oversight.
    • Portfolio risk indicators and outreach tools focus remediation efforts.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales quote rather than a published program plan.
    • Delivery is limited to a cloud-based web portal.
    • Its workflow centers on merchant portfolios rather than standalone PCI projects.
  • Qualys PCI Compliance9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused PCI service for scanning, questionnaires, remediation and compliance reports.

    Visit QualysFull verdict →
  • SecurityMetrics PCI Program7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Portfolio-focused PCI compliance with merchant validation and processor reporting.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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