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ESET Cloud Apps Protection vs Qualys TruRisk Eliminate comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 5, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

ESET Cloud Apps Protection
Ranking in Patch Management
20th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Email Security (49th), Vulnerability Management (66th)
Qualys TruRisk Eliminate
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of ESET Cloud Apps Protection is 1.4%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys TruRisk Eliminate is 3.0%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Qualys TruRisk Eliminate3.0%
ESET Cloud Apps Protection1.4%
Other95.6%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

LA
Team Manager at JJ soluciones
Great protection, good privacy, and helpful support
The only thing I would like is a way to open the email that is going to quarantine. Based on the level of security, they cannot open the email to check the message. Even for the administrator, you have to create a security copy to be sent, which will lock the log support. It's not easy for an admin to check and decide if the email is good or not. That is the only thing that I'm seeing could be improved. Basically, ESET doesn't have the ability to let the administrator release an email showing the message on the email. It's not possible. If you want to have an email review, you have to select an option to send a copy. In the way that they designed the system, for security, they are not letting anyone even have the admin privileges to make this happen. Privacy is at a really high level.
SangramGupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at Deloitte
Automated patching has transformed risk-based remediation and now optimizes security workflows
I can highlight two areas for improvement. The first is better reporting flexibility and dashboard customization. Qualys VMDR has a great dashboard that I can customize, but Qualys Patch Management does not have a specific dashboard associated only with patch management and patch compliance. The customization could be improved significantly. The second area is third-party application coverage. Qualys Patch Management works very effectively when patching servers, internal servers, Windows, iOS, or Linux servers. However, when doing application security with third-party applications that require patches, it sometimes fails to complete the patch. The deployment issue with third-party applications needs enhancement, as even with integration, Qualys Patch Management is not able to deploy patches for some third-party applications. These are the two main points I can highlight for improvement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We are close to having 99% or 98% detection."
"It's a trustworthy solution that is easy to learn."
"The most valuable features are the precision of detection and the level of customization of the policy."
"Qualys Patch Management allows us to structure all the patches together and schedule patch management sessions."
"The most valuable feature in Patch Management is the Qualys query language for set-it-and-forget-it patching for our preapproved patches, and our preapproved schedules, That is extremely helpful compared to the old days of patching."
"Qualys Patch Management offers valuable features like scheduling and on-demand patching, allowing us to conveniently push patches to our servers at designated times."
"The integration of Qualys Gateway Scanner is my favorite feature."
"I would give it a ten out of ten."
"We have seen about 60% to 70% improvement in the patch rate so far."
"Qualys Patch Management offers excellent features, most notably the Qualys Gateway Service, which caches patches and distributes them to agents, minimizing bandwidth consumption."
"Qualys Patch Management has helped us a lot, actually, and we completely rely on Qualys Patch Management with Qualys agents installed on all our environments to ensure our servers are always remediation free and the latest patches are there."
 

Cons

"The specific domain file for Apache needs to be well-defined."
"It's not easy for an admin to check and decide if the email is good or not."
"Qualys can do regular check-ins to go over not only all the vulnerabilities but also the overall process to see if there is anything where we might need improvement."
"Qualys could improve its randomized download feature and provide more detailed information about patch failures, including the reason for failure."
"The interface could benefit from improved user experience and quality of life improvements."
"We dislike having to pay extra. We don't mind paying for additional modules like Certificate View."
"It would be better if Qualys Patch Management identifies whether the process has failed at the first instance and provides a retry button or retry mechanism, allowing retries for failed patches. This feature would reduce my manual workload."
"Qualys could improve its capacity to fix vulnerabilities on VMware and other virtualized environments. The reporting could also be enhanced to make it more user-friendly. It's difficult for beginners to learn."
"During large-scale patching activity deployment on more than 100 plus, 200 plus servers, we occasionally observed that troubleshooting failed patches and communication issues required additional efforts."
"There is room for improvement in terms of adding more patches. Not all patches are available for deployment on Qualys Patch Management, so collaborating with various vendors to provide new patches would be beneficial."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution provides affordable pricing for medium sized industries."
"Qualys Patch Management comes as part of a bundled package with several modules, making it a cost-effective deal for us."
"Pricing for Qualys Patch Management is moderate."
"Compared to other tools, the price of Qualys Patch Management is reasonable."
"Its price is competitive in the market. Compared to other solutions like Rapid7, Qualys offers a favorable price point and robust features."
"From what I have heard, Qualys Patch Management is pricey, which is a main barrier to entry. Another aspect that I do not like about Qualys is that they do not add new patch management functionalities to the existing package. It is a separate SKU, so you have to pay more money."
"Qualys Patch Management's pricing is competitive."
"I'm unaware of Qualys' exact price, but it's more expensive than Nessus. With technological products, you need to pay to get the best."
"Qualys Patch Management's pricing could be more competitive, as it presents a significant obstacle for many companies who find it unaffordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
14%
Construction Company
14%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise35
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys Patch Management?
The pricing and licensing for Qualys TruRisk Eliminate were reasonable for the capabilities provided. The setup was straightforward, although the licensing structure could be a little simpler and m...
What needs improvement with Qualys Patch Management?
Qualys TruRisk Eliminate is strong overall, but the user interface and reporting could be made more intuitive. More customization in dashboards and easier integration with other security tools woul...
What is your primary use case for Qualys Patch Management?
My main use case for Qualys TruRisk Eliminate is to identify and prioritize critical security risks across our IT environment. Day-to-day, I use it to assess vulnerabilities, understand the risk le...
 

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Find out what your peers are saying about ESET Cloud Apps Protection vs. Qualys TruRisk Eliminate and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
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