Orca Security vs Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management comparison

Orca Security and Qualys are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. Orca Security is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.5, while Qualys is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.9. Orca Security holds a 2.4% mindshare in VM, compared to Qualys’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Orca Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Qualys users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

In the realm of cybersecurity asset management, Orca Security and Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management are notable contenders. Based on feature-rich comparisons, Orca Security may have a slight edge due to its cloud-native security features that simplify operations.

Features: Orca Security's advanced SideScanning technology enhances cloud visibility efficiently. It ranks vulnerabilities and tasks, aiding in resource allocation, and offers robust cloud-native application protection with excellent coverage of Kubernetes and containers. Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management provides detailed asset discovery and management capabilities, offers compliance checks, and ensures real-time visibility across hardware and software assets.

Room for Improvement: Orca could improve cloud interoperability, expand automated remediation processes, and enhance dashboard intuitiveness. Meanwhile, Qualys could refine its EASM module, improve interface usability, enhance customization options, and broaden pre-built integrations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Orca Security is renowned for its seamless deployment, especially in cloud environments, though it faces minor customer support challenges. Qualys offers robust deployment across varied environments but can be complex due to its extensive features. It is praised for reliable technical support.

Pricing and ROI: Orca Security delivers significant value through cloud visibility despite higher pricing, offering quick ROI by reducing staffing needs. The cost structure is based on monitored cloud assets. Qualys provides value with its asset management features, appealing more to large enterprises due to competitive pricing with transparent models, though it may be expensive as an add-on to VMDR.

To learn more, read our detailed Orca Security vs. Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management Report (Updated: March 2026).

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Orca Security vs. Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management

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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

3.4

Orca Security enhances cloud security and efficiency, reduces costs, and provides significant ROI through quick deployment and user-friendly features.

Sentiment score

4.9

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management boosts efficiency, reduces costs, enhances security, and delivers a 95% ROI with 35% cost reduction.

Orca Security significantly improved our visibility from 30% to 100%, enabling better security posture improvements rather than just general cost savings.

CHINTAN MEHTA

Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

This is because you do not need a team of five persons to install and update the agents in thousands of servers.

reviewer2806824

Cybersecurity Recruitment Specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I see the benefits of Orca Security immediately because you can see the issues right after deployment, and you can correct the critical issues, so the proof of value is immediate.

Kaue Ribeiro

Cybersecurity Architect Lead at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

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Improvements to our security infrastructure contributed to overall business growth of approximately 150 percent over the past year.

Krishna KantUpadhyay

Android Developer at Droidforge

By automating tasks, it significantly reduces the human resources required, leading to increased efficiency and productivity.

reviewer2590986

Senior Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

It has reduced the number of development and scripting hours along with maintenance hours.

Curtis Nielson

Security Operations Manager at Solventum

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

5.4

Orca Security's technical support is responsive and effective, though sometimes struggles with complex issues due to limited resources.

Sentiment score

7.5

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management's customer service is highly praised for its responsiveness, effectiveness, and swift problem resolution capabilities.

I would rate the quality of support as nine stars out of ten due to their quick and helpful responses.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

The expertise levels could be improved.

CHINTAN MEHTA

Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

The support team assists with issues and provides information on new updates.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

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The support team was knowledgeable and offered a variety of quick resolution options.

Krishna KantUpadhyay

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.

Ramachandran Sugumar

Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

I would rate their customer support a ten out of ten.

reviewer2590236

Information Security Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.9

Orca Security efficiently manages various cloud workloads, offering seamless integration and scaling for enterprises across major cloud platforms.

Sentiment score

7.8

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management excels in scalability, supporting diverse environments with numerous users, networks, and large datasets efficiently.

When you onboard an organization, Orca will find new projects, folders, and resources without any additional effort required.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

The seamless integration allows us to automatically reflect any connected project from our cloud into the console.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

I believe Orca Security is scalable and can handle small and medium-enterprise businesses effectively.

Evgeny Shulga

CTO /Director at OPLIUM

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We have about 300,000 assets installed with agents worldwide.

reviewer2590236

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.

Arshad N. R.

Cyber Security Specialist at UBS Financial

Qualys Cybersecurity Asset Management has proven to be a highly scalable solution for us over the past couple of years.

reviewer2593263

Manager Information Security at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.0

Orca Security is reliable and stable with high user ratings, addressing issues swiftly, and effectively handling vulnerabilities.

Sentiment score

7.5

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management is stable, highly rated, with minimal issues, and appreciated for its consistent enhancements and features.

When I need any support, it's very fast to get an answer from the support team.

Fabricio Galdino

Cyber Security Analyst Ii at Grupo PRIMO

I personally have not encountered any bugs or issues with the console.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

I have experienced very little downtime.

Srinath Swarna

Works at Ultraviolet Cyber

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I would rate the stability of Qualys CSAM a ten out of ten.

Bharawaj S

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.

Christopher Mateski

SENIOR MANAGER, CYBERSECURITY THREAT, RISK & ARCHITECTURE at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

They are constantly adding capabilities.

Scott Frederick

Director of Vulnerability Management at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Room For Improvement

Orca Security users want better cloud support, faster scanning, improved automation, enhanced UI, and more comprehensive vulnerability detection.

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management struggles with integration, configuration flexibility, tagging accuracy, and performance issues needing improvement.

Another improvement is in handling alerts for multiple files with the same CVE; it should provide an option to manage each file separately without affecting others.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Orca Security could improve in reporting OS package vulnerabilities, such as missing MS patches or Linux patches.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

Security in today's age is important, and if a company can afford it, they should get it as it's the most valuable protection against threats.

Danny Mishkit

Software Developer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Qualys is currently not able to identify assets lacking DNS information.

reviewer2589096

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.

SurajTripathi

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.

Nicki Møller

Information Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

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Setup Cost

Orca Security offers workload-based pricing with competitive options and flexible terms, providing good value for larger enterprises.

Qualys offers high yet flexible pricing, valued for comprehensive features and cost-effectiveness, especially when bundled with other services.

The initial price seemed high, however, after negotiation, the final price was ideal.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Orca Security's pricing is known to be a bit high.

Srinath Swarna

Works at Ultraviolet Cyber

Its license is a bit expensive.

Krishnakumar M

enterprise architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

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A cost-effective solution.

Arshad Nr

Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP

I believe that the stability and reliability of Qualys offer great value for the money.

Nicki Møller

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.

Krishna KantUpadhyay

Android Developer at Droidforge

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Valuable Features

Orca Security provides agentless threat visibility, AI-driven vulnerability management, and seamless integration for enhanced cloud security and compliance.

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management enhances security with real-time visibility, integration, TruRisk scoring, and simplified asset and patch management.

Additionally, it covers a large scope of vulnerabilities, CVEs, malware, and misconfiguration.

reviewer2593152

Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

It provided us with visibility from a central point, increasing our view from the previous thirty percent to a full one hundred percent of our cloud environment.

CHINTAN MEHTA

Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

This technology allows for coverage of almost all cloud assets without interrupting their operations.

reviewer2618748

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

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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.

reviewer2589096

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.

Krishna KantUpadhyay

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.

reviewer2590236

Information Security Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

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Categories and Ranking

Orca Security

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

11th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Container Security (10th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (5th), API Security (4th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (6th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (5th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (8th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (2nd), AI Security (5th)

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset ...

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

10th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Patch Management (4th), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (3rd), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (2nd), Software Supply Chain Security (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Orca Security is 2.4%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management is 1.4%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management	1.4%
Orca Security	2.4%
Other	96.2%

Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

reviewer2800203

Assistant Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Cloud posture management has improved remediation and optimizes costs with contextual risk insights

Since I have not used Orca Security for 10 months, I am uncertain what areas still need improvement, as they may have rolled out features that addressed issues I faced in the past. However, I can say the tool is good. A few things could potentially be improved, particularly regarding false positives and the UI. What I observed is that they release updates to the platform without notifying the customer. Every time the UI is upgraded, they release something without notification. This could be a slight improvement. If they released some kind of notification to just inform the customer about UI changes, the customer would be aware of the changes that Orca Security is making in the backend.

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Arshad N. R.

Cyber Security Specialist at UBS Financial

Customized dashboards and quick deployment support comprehensive asset management

We use the True Risk Score for vulnerability prioritization, though we do not solely rely upon it since some assets may be decommissioned soon or not in use. From Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management, we primarily focus on internet-facing assets. We have created separate tasks for internet-facing assets and track the True Risk dashboard specifically for these assets. If the True Risk Score is higher for any internet-facing assets, then we take action accordingly. The True Risk Score is very helpful for prioritization. The initial setup was straightforward and easy. We needed to create customized tags, group them twice, and validate whether the operating system detection was true positive or false positive. We encountered some false positives, which required coordination with the IT team for verification. In six months, we had approximately 20-25 machines that needed verification on a weekly basis. We coordinated with the IT team to identify the exact operating system specifications.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	23

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Orca Security?

It's for protection. It's an agentless tool. We don't need to install anything at a customer's premises. We can just scan the entire assets in the cloud.

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What needs improvement with Orca Security?

I think the downside of Orca Security is the reports. I don't have any good reports ready to deliver to an executive. If I need to deliver some reports to my account manager or an executive, I don'...

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What is your primary use case for Orca Security?

I normally use Orca Security for AppSec, and one of the features that I use commonly is the application security. I love it because it's already covered in the same license, and I can get a good ov...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management?

I'm not entirely sure about the pricing; I don't know.

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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...

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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...

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Overview

Orca Security provides comprehensive security management with agentless visibility and SideScanning technology, ensuring efficient threat detection without performance impact.

Orca Security offers agentless visibility across multi-cloud environments, streamlining security management with features like SideScanning technology and centralized security tools. It focuses on automation, vulnerability management, and compliance checks, enhancing a company's security posture with real-time alerts and integrated threat detection. Its intuitive interface prioritizes critical issues, making it suitable for managing DevSecOps processes efficiently.

What are the key features of Orca Security?

Agentless Visibility: Gain comprehensive insights into cloud environments without deploying agents.
SideScanning Technology: Detect threats and vulnerabilities efficiently across platforms.
Comprehensive Security Management: Centralizes security across AWS, GCP, and Azure with minimal setup effort.
CIEM Feature: Enhances security posture with integrated identity and access management.
Real-Time Alerts: Provide immediate awareness of security threats and vulnerabilities.
Automation and Compliance: Streamline processes with automated vulnerability management and compliance checks.

What benefits and ROI should companies look for in Orca Security?

Centralized Management: Simplifies security operations by consolidating tools across cloud environments.
Improved Security Posture: Reduces alerts and manages threats effectively with detailed insights.
Efficient Threat Detection: Enhances response capabilities with integrated threat detection and real-time alerts.
Easy Deployment and Setup: Facilitates quick implementation without complex configurations.
Enhanced Integration: Supports seamless integration with existing security frameworks and processes.

Companies in industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology leverage Orca Security for cloud security posture management, ensuring compliance with standards and securing applications and databases. Its agentless approach provides comprehensive visibility across AWS, GCP, and Azure, enhancing risk assessment and vulnerability management without impacting asset performance.

Orca Security

Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management provides key features including asset inventory management, end-of-life tracking, dynamic tagging, and integration with CMDB, offering extensive visibility and support for proactive threat response.

Qualys offers comprehensive visibility across hardware and software assets, aiding in tracking unauthorized applications and facilitating automated vulnerability remediation. Its user-friendly interface and dynamic risk scoring enhance security posture management. Users leverage it for vulnerability management and compliance, benefiting from real-time risk identification and efficient operations in cloud and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management?

Asset Inventory Management: Provides detailed visibility over hardware and software assets.
End-of-Life Tracking: Helps identify technical debt by pinpointing outdated hardware and software.
Dynamic Tagging: Allows flexible classification and categorization of assets.
Real-Time Risk Identification: Detects risks as they arise, enhancing threat response capabilities.
CMDB Integration: Streamlines data integration for comprehensive asset insights.

What benefits should users look for in Qualys reviews?

Improved Security Posture: Enables proactive threat management and streamlined operations.
Efficient Remediation: Automates vulnerability management and patch deployment.
User-Friendly Operations: Simplifies cybersecurity operations with an intuitive interface.
Comprehensive Asset Visibility: Offers unparalleled insight into organizational assets.
Scalable Solutions: Facilitates asset tracking across cloud and on-premises environments.

Cybersecurity teams in various industries, such as financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, utilize Qualys to manage technical debt through end-of-life tracking and facilitate robust patch management. It supports compliance and visibility initiatives, essential for maintaining data integrity and operational security in dynamic environments.

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Sample Customers

BeyondTrust, Postman, Digital Turbine, Solarisbank, Lemonade, C6 Bank, Docebo, Vercel, and Vivino

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