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CrowdStrike Falcon vs Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 11, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.2
Organizations using CrowdStrike Falcon benefit from cost savings, enhanced security, faster responses, less downtime, and increased workforce efficiency.
Sentiment score
4.9
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management boosts efficiency, reduces costs, enhances security, and delivers a 95% ROI with 35% cost reduction.
There is a 60 to 70 percent reduction in false positives, allowing us to disregard those.
Network Security Engineer at Digitaltrack
Based on our experience and industry benchmarks, I can say that we have seen around a thirty to forty percent improvement in time spent on endpoint security operations.
Human Toxicology Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
CrowdStrike Falcon saves time and offers good value for money, especially for enterprise companies, because it can stop breaches.
IT consultant at Asuransi Ramayana
Improvements to our security infrastructure contributed to overall business growth of approximately 150 percent over the past year.
Android Developer at Droidforge
By automating tasks, it significantly reduces the human resources required, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.
Senior Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
It has reduced the number of development and scripting hours along with maintenance hours.
Security Operations Manager at Solventum
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
CrowdStrike Falcon support is praised for responsiveness and expertise, but some report inconsistent communication and recommend improvements.
Sentiment score
7.5
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management's customer service is highly praised for its responsiveness, effectiveness, and swift problem resolution capabilities.
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the technical support as a 10 because they resolve many issues for us.
Cyber Security Architects at VaporVM
The CrowdStrike team is very efficient; I would rate them ten out of ten.
Security Analyst at NTT Ltd
They could improve by initiating calls for high-priority cases instead of just opening tickets.
Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University
The support team was knowledgeable and offered a variety of quick resolution options.
Android Developer at Droidforge
Their SMEs have sufficient knowledge, and if they are not the right contact, they quickly redirect us to someone who can help resolve issues.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
I would rate their customer support a ten out of ten.
Information Security Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
CrowdStrike Falcon offers scalable, cloud-based security, easily accommodating small to large organizations with efficient deployment and license management.
Sentiment score
7.8
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management excels in scalability, supporting diverse environments with numerous users, networks, and large datasets efficiently.
It has adequate coverage and is easy to deploy.
Senior Principal Information Security Analyst at Veritas Technologies LLC
In terms of scalability, I find CrowdStrike to be stable, and I have not encountered any limitations with it.
Cyber Security Architects at VaporVM
There's no scalability limitation from CrowdStrike itself, as it just requires agent deployment.
Large account Manager at Softcell Technologies Limited
We have about 300,000 assets installed with agents worldwide.
Information Security Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The scalability is excellent as we manage more than one hundred thousand assets, including over one hundred thousand endpoints, approximately 2,600 servers, and more than 1,200 network devices.
Cyber Security Specialist at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Qualys Cybersecurity Asset Management has proven to be a highly scalable solution for us over the past couple of years.
Manager Information Security at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.1
CrowdStrike Falcon is highly stable and reliable, though minor glitches occur, earning user ratings of 8-10 for stability.
Sentiment score
7.5
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management is stable, highly rated, with minimal issues, and appreciated for its consistent enhancements and features.
I have never seen instability in the CrowdStrike tool.
Security Analyst at NTT Ltd
We are following N-1 versions across our environment, which is stable.
Senior Principal Information Security Analyst at Veritas Technologies LLC
The biggest issue occurred when every computer worldwide experienced a blue screen.
Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University
I would rate the stability of Qualys CSAM a ten out of ten.
IT Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The product stability has notably declined over the last two months, and the performance to fulfill a page request is very slow compared to its previous performance.
SENIOR MANAGER, CYBERSECURITY THREAT, RISK & ARCHITECTURE at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
They are constantly adding capabilities.
Director of Vulnerability Management at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Users desire improved customization, integration, cost efficiency, reporting, UI enhancements, and legacy system support for CrowdStrike Falcon.
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management struggles with integration, configuration flexibility, tagging accuracy, and performance issues needing improvement.
Simplifying the querying process, such as using double quote queries or directly obtaining logs based on IP addresses or usernames, would be beneficial.
Security Analyst at NTT Ltd
Another concern is CrowdStrike's GUI. It changes annually, making it hard to work and find options.
Senior Principal Information Security Analyst at Veritas Technologies LLC
Threat prevention should be their first priority.
Group Manager at HCLSoftware
Qualys is currently not able to identify assets lacking DNS information.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Features enhancing the interaction with IT or security teams should be added, such as a ticketing feature that, if an issue arises in the CSAM module, enables direct ticket creation in systems like ServiceNow.
Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP
If there's one key aspect to focus on, it's discovery—the ability to identify assets that you are not aware of, even when you can see they are present.
Information Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

CrowdStrike Falcon's pricing is higher but justified by its features, offering annual licensing and customization options.
Qualys offers high yet flexible pricing, valued for comprehensive features and cost-effectiveness, especially when bundled with other services.
For example, the basic plan starts at a certain price per endpoint per year, while advanced plans with more features cost higher.
Human Toxicology Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
It is expensive compared to SentinelOne, but as the market leader, it is worth it.
Senior Principal Information Security Analyst at Veritas Technologies LLC
The licensing cost and setup costs are affordable.
Computer Engineer at OIC, Alshirawi
A cost-effective solution.
Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP
I believe that the stability and reliability of Qualys offer great value for the money.
Information Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
A monthly subscription starting at approximately $72 per month, depending on the specific package and features included.
Android Developer at Droidforge
 

Valuable Features

CrowdStrike Falcon provides excellent EDR with lightweight impact, real-time detection, SIEM integration, and improved security management efficiency.
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management enhances security with real-time visibility, integration, TruRisk scoring, and simplified asset and patch management.
I can investigate by accessing the customer's host based on the RTR environment and utilize host search to know details for the past seven days, including logins, processes, file installations, malicious processes, and network connections.
Security Analyst at NTT Ltd
The real-time analytics aspect of CrowdStrike performs well because we get all logs in real-time, with no delay, allowing us to take action immediately.
Cyber Security Architects at VaporVM
Being an EDR solution, it helps us identify attacks in real-time.
Information Security Specialist at Arab Open University
By correlating this with QDS scores, we can accurately assess the risk level of high or low QDS scores associated with each asset and monitor them accordingly.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The most valuable feature is the real-time visibility Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management provides into all assets across our development and operational environments.
Android Developer at Droidforge
It also performs scans to identify any vulnerabilities, which helps to take proactive measures before those vulnerabilities are identified by any attacker.
Information Security Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Falcon
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
140
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (5th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (1st), Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) (1st), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (1st), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (1st), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (1st), AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platforms (2nd)
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset ...
Ranking in Attack Surface Management (ASM)
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (7th), Patch Management (5th), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (3rd), Software Supply Chain Security (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Attack Surface Management (ASM) category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Falcon is 6.4%, down from 17.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management is 3.7%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Attack Surface Management (ASM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
CrowdStrike Falcon6.4%
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management3.7%
Other89.9%
Attack Surface Management (ASM)
 

Featured Reviews

Chetan Bhati - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Toxicology Engineer at Arrow PC Network Pvt Ltd
Cloud-native security has improved real-time threat detection and streamlined daily operations
While CrowdStrike Falcon is strong overall, there are a few areas where it could be improved. First, the user interface can be a bit complex for new users. Sometimes, navigating through different sections and understanding detailed alerts takes time, especially for teams without deep security expertise. The cost is also something to consider, as the features and additional modules can increase pricing, which may be a challenge for smaller teams. Additionally, some integrations with simpler reporting would be helpful. The onboarding process for new users is a bit challenging for beginners to understand all features and workflows in the product. More simplified documentation, step-by-step guides, and real-world examples could help new users get comfortable faster. A structured onboarding or basic training module would be very useful for teams who are new to endpoint security tools. In addition, having more in-product guidance and tooltips within the dashboard could make navigation easier and reduce the learning curve. Overall, improving training resources and onboarding support would make the platform more user-friendly, especially for new users.
Nicki Møller - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Enables automation and quick access to necessary information
One of the significant challenges Qualys is discovery, which I know Microsoft excels at. I can't recall how well Qualys performs this function; it seems I might be missing some details. However, if there's one key aspect to focus on, it's discovery—the ability to identify assets that you are not aware of, even when you can see they are present. Understanding what those assets are is crucial. With Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management, it was very difficult to extract detections from the system. The features within Qualys are limited to what they have developed. Sometimes a complete overview is needed to push to a Power BI dashboard, Splunk, ServiceNow, or other platforms. The export process is incredibly challenging. We needed a developer to write a hundred-line Python script that would loop over certain assets due to export limitations. Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management could improve its integration capabilities. While it generates substantial data, correlating it with other data sources can be challenging. The export process is difficult, and pre-built integrations with other tools could be enhanced for better process implementation.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business56
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise63
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise23
 

Questions from the Community

Comparing CrowdStrike Falcon to Cortex XDR (Palo Alto)
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How does Crowdstrike Falcon compare with Darktrace?
Both of these products perform similarly and have many outstanding attributes. CrowdStrike Falcon offers an amazing user interface that makes setup easy and seamless. CrowdStrike Falcon offers a cl...
How does Microsoft Defender for Endpoint compare with Crowdstrike Falcon?
The CrowdStrike solution delivers a lot of information about incidents. It has a very light sensor that will never push your machine hardware to "test", you don't have the usual "scan now" feature ...
What needs improvement with Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management?
I think the one thing Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management can do better is the package management and the updating process. Knowing that you can't update any of the packages until you've done the...
What is your primary use case for Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management?
I primarily use it for a small, single-site, multi-source setup with multi-WAN inputs. I have a main fiber connection and a couple of failovers while managing different networks across different se...
 

Also Known As

CrowdStrike Falcon XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Threat Intelligence, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, CrowdStrike Falcon Surface, CrowdStrike Falcon Platform
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Overview

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