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Head-to-head · Network Vulnerability Scanners

Qualys VMDR vs CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Qualys VMDR #7 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 6.9/10 From $2,195 · 7-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Qualys VMDR
CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 6.5/10 From $595/yr ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CloneGuard

Qualys VMDR leads on 0 checks, CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment on 4, and 1 is 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 VMDR · 6.9/10
  • Most featuresCloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment · 4 of 4

Qualys VMDR scores higher on our rubric for network vulnerability scanners: 6.9 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers credentialed scans; Qualys VMDR doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers agent-based scanning; Qualys VMDR doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers compliance checks; Qualys VMDR doesn't publish it. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment offers network discovery; Qualys VMDR doesn't publish it.

Qualys VMDR is the better fit for enterprise hybrid asset and risk management. CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment is the better fit for hybrid scanning with compliance reporting.

  • Qualys VMDR fits best

    Enterprise hybrid asset and risk management

  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment fits best

    Hybrid scanning with compliance reporting

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Side by side

Feature Qualys VMDR 6.9/10 Visit ↗ CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.5
Ranking #7 in Network Vulnerability Scanners #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for Enterprise hybrid asset and risk management Hybrid scanning with compliance reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $595/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Compliance HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qualys VMDR 0/4 · CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment 4/4
Credentialed scans Not published ✓ (best)
Agent-based scanning Not published ✓ (best)
Compliance checks Not published ✓ (best)
Network discovery Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not published Hybrid
Asset limit Not published 10 assets
Supported operating systems Not published Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros
  • Scans on-premises, cloud, container, mobile, OT and IoT assets
  • Prioritizes vulnerabilities using threat intelligence and risk context
  • Connects with ServiceNow, Jira, SIEM and cloud security systems
  • Combines internal, external, credentialed, and uncredentialed scans
  • Maps findings to compliance requirements and supports remediation verification
  • Adds agent-based monitoring for patches and configurations
Cons
  • Starts at $2,195 and has no free plan
  • The broad feature set may exceed focused scanning needs
  • Higher tiers are required for remediation and endpoint protection
  • No free plan is available
  • Integrations are not listed
  • Agent-based scanning uses a separate pricing view
Our verdict

Qualys VMDR is a cloud-based vulnerability management product for organizations managing diverse hybrid environments. It discovers and inventories assets across on-premises, cloud, containers, mobile, OT and IoT environments, then assesses…

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CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment is a self-managed platform for scanning internal and external networks. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise IT teams, including regulated financial and payment environments, healthcare…

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  1. Qualys VMDRNetwork Vulnerability Scanners 6.9From $2,195 · 7-day trial
  2. CloneGuard Vulnerability AssessmentNetwork Vulnerability Scanners 6.5From $595/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Qualys VMDR — where it wins

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

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $2,195 and has no free plan
    • The broad feature set may exceed focused scanning needs
    • Higher tiers are required for remediation and endpoint protection

  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment — where it wins

    • Combines internal, external, credentialed, and uncredentialed scans
    • Maps findings to compliance requirements and supports remediation verification
    • Adds agent-based monitoring for patches and configurations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Integrations are not listed
    • Agent-based scanning uses a separate pricing view
  • Qualys VMDR6.9/10 · From $2,195 · 7-day trial

    A broad hybrid-asset scanner for enterprises that need risk-based remediation workflows.

    Visit Qualys VMDRFull verdict →
  • CloneGuard Vulnerability Assessment6.5/10 · From $595/yr

    A hybrid scanner for teams that need credentialed assessments and compliance reporting.

    Visit CloneGuardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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