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Qualys Vulnerability Management vs Outpost24 Vulnerability Management
Qualys Vulnerability Management leads on 0 checks, Outpost24 Vulnerability Management on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreQualys Vulnerability Management · 9.1/10
- Free trialonly Qualys Vulnerability Management
Qualys Vulnerability Management scores higher on our rubric for vulnerability management software: 9.1 against 6.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #30.
On deployment model, Outpost24 Vulnerability Management gives you Hybrid where Qualys Vulnerability Management offers Cloud.
Qualys Vulnerability Management is the better fit for large enterprises needing cloud vulnerability management. Outpost24 Vulnerability Management is the better fit for enterprise exposure management with deep integrations.
- Qualys Vulnerability Management fits best
Large enterprises needing cloud vulnerability management
- Outpost24 Vulnerability Management fits best
Enterprise exposure management with deep integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Qualys Vulnerability Management 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Outpost24 Vulnerability Management 6.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 6.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Vulnerability Management Software | #30 in Vulnerability Management Software |
| Best for | Large enterprises needing cloud vulnerability management | Enterprise exposure management with deep integrations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Features Qualys Vulnerability Management 4/4 · Outpost24 Vulnerability Management 4/4 | ||
| Authenticated scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Agent-based assessment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web application scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remediation tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Cloud | Hybrid |
| Risk prioritization | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | Qualys Vulnerability Management is delivered within the Qualys VMDR platform, helping security and IT teams discover assets, assess vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, prioritize exposure, and coordinate remediation. It is aimed at… Read the review → |
Outpost24 Vulnerability Management helps security teams identify, assess, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across network and cloud environments. Delivered through OutscanNX and the Outpost24 Portal, it combines network and cloud… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Qualys Vulnerability Management — where it wins
- Combines authenticated, agent-based, and recurring vulnerability assessments
- Prioritizes exposures using threat intelligence and business context
- Connects remediation workflows with ServiceNow, Jira, and APIs
Where it doesn't
- VMDR TruRisk starts at $2,195, a high entry price
- Published prices do not state billing period or included asset quantity
- Broader protection features require higher-priced FixIT or ProtectIT plans
Outpost24 Vulnerability Management — where it wins
- Prioritizes risk with Farsight, CVSS, EPSS, KEV, and asset context
- Assesses networks, cloud, endpoints, and web applications
- Tracks remediation with recommended fixes, status, and validation
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Assessment breadth may exceed teams seeking a narrow scanner
- Hybrid deployment spans multiple assessment approaches
- Qualys Vulnerability Management9.1/10 · 7-day trial
Continuous assessment and risk-based prioritization, with a high published entry price.
Visit QualysFull verdict → - Outpost24 Vulnerability Management6.1/10 · Pricing on request
Broad vulnerability assessment and remediation workflows for teams managing enterprise exposure.
Visit Outpost24Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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