Qualys VMDR vs Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner

Qualys VMDR8.8Visit Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.7Visit

Higher score Qualys VMDR #5 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Qualys VMDR

vs

Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner #6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Pentest-Tools

• Qualys VMDR fits best

  Enterprise hybrid asset and risk management

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner fits best

  Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Qualys VMDR 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Network Vulnerability Scanners	#6 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for	Enterprise hybrid asset and risk management	Cloud scanning with strong reporting and validation
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$95/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	7 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Docs, Community	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations	101+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qualys VMDR 0/4 · Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner 0/4
Credentialed scans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Agent-based scanning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Compliance checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Network discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Asset limit	Not checked yet	5 assets
Supported operating systems	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates Automatic finding validation with evidence capture Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations
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	Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities
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… Read the review →	Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner identifies vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, outdated services, exposed ports, and weak configurations across network hosts. It is designed for penetration testers, security teams, IT teams,… Read the review →

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

• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner — where it wins

  • Multiple engines combine OpenVAS, Sniper, and Nuclei templates
  • Automatic finding validation with evidence capture
  • Continuous monitoring, VPN scanning, API access, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Internal network scanning requires a VPN agent
  • Full web and exploitation features require higher paid tiers
  • The Free Edition focuses on basic assessment capabilities

• Qualys VMDR8.8/10 · 7-day trial

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

  Visit Qualys VMDRFull verdict →
• Pentest-Tools Network Vulnerability Scanner8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A cloud scanner combining CVE detection, validation, monitoring, and reporting.

  Visit Pentest-ToolsFull verdict →