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Head-to-head · Network Vulnerability Scanners

Qualys VMDR vs ScanTitan

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Qualys VMDR #5 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Qualys VMDR
ScanTitan #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ScanTitan

Qualys VMDR leads on 0 checks, ScanTitan on 1, and 4 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 VMDR · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly ScanTitan
  • Free trialonly Qualys VMDR
  • Most featuresScanTitan · 3 of 4

Qualys VMDR scores higher on our rubric for network vulnerability scanners: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

ScanTitan offers free plan; Qualys VMDR doesn't.

Qualys VMDR is the better fit for enterprise hybrid asset and risk management. ScanTitan is the better fit for low-cost network scanning and evidence reports.

  • Qualys VMDR fits best

    Enterprise hybrid asset and risk management

  • ScanTitan fits best

    Low-cost network scanning and evidence reports

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Side by side

Feature Qualys VMDR 8.8/10 Visit ↗ ScanTitan 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.3
Ranking #5 in Network Vulnerability Scanners #8 in Network Vulnerability Scanners
Best for Enterprise hybrid asset and risk management Low-cost network scanning and evidence reports
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $119/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs, Community Email
Compliance HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML GDPR
Integrations 101+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qualys VMDR 0/4 · ScanTitan 3/4
Credentialed scans Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Agent-based scanning Not checked yet —
Compliance checks Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Network discovery Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Hybrid
Asset limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported operating systems Not checked yet Windows Server
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
  • Credentialed scans cover patches and configuration issues
  • CVSS and EPSS prioritization helps focus remediation
  • PDF, JSON, and HTML exports include request and response evidence
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
  • Agent-based scanning is not included
  • Consultant pricing is based on concurrent websites
  • Network-focused features are spread across multiple paid tiers
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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ScanTitan is a cloud-based network vulnerability scanner for organizations assessing internal, external, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure. It is positioned for SMBs, mid-market companies, agencies, and teams without a dedicated security…

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  1. Qualys VMDRNetwork Vulnerability Scanners 8.87-day trial
  2. ScanTitanNetwork Vulnerability Scanners 8.3Free plan

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
  • ScanTitan — where it wins

    • Credentialed scans cover patches and configuration issues
    • CVSS and EPSS prioritization helps focus remediation
    • PDF, JSON, and HTML exports include request and response evidence

    Where it doesn't

    • Agent-based scanning is not included
    • Consultant pricing is based on concurrent websites
    • Network-focused features are spread across multiple paid tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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