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DarkSight vs Qualys Patch Management comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

DarkSight
Ranking in Patch Management
47th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Qualys Patch Management
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of DarkSight is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys Patch Management is 2.8%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Qualys Patch Management2.8%
DarkSight0.5%
Other96.7%
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Saurab Gnagurde - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Analyst | Aws Cloud Ops | Dev Ops | Fin Ops at Tata Consultancy
Centralized patch automation has improved compliance and keeps hybrid cloud servers always updated
One area where I think Qualys Patch Management can improve is reporting and dashboard customization. As patching and vulnerability remediation are regular operational activities, having more flexible reporting options and granular insights would help operations teams track patch compliance, remediation status, failed deployments, and outstanding vulnerabilities more effectively. In larger environments, it would also be useful to have more customizable dashboards tailored to different teams such as operations, security, and management. This would make it easier to view the most relevant information without creating multiple reports. Another improvement could be enhanced troubleshooting information for failed patch deployments or agent communication issues. During large-scale patching activities, having more detailed error reporting would help teams identify and resolve issues faster. Overall, my experience with Qualys Patch Management has been positive. It provides good visibility into vulnerabilities and patch compliance, and with some additional reporting and dashboard enhancements, it would be even more useful for day-to-day operational teams.
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Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

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Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise31
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys Patch Management?
In terms of quantifying how much it reduces the cost, I have no issues asking.
What needs improvement with Qualys Patch Management?
One area where I think Qualys Patch Management can improve is reporting and dashboard customization. As patching and vulnerability remediation are regular operational activities, having more flexib...
What is your primary use case for Qualys Patch Management?
What are your main use case/s for Qualys Patch Management? M7 4C6.44772 4 6 4.44772 6 5V12V19C6 19.5523 6.44772 20 7 20H14C15.1935 20 16.3381 19.5259 17.182 18.682C18.0259 17.8381 18.5 16.6935 18.5...
 

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