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Qualys Patch Management vs Tenable Vulnerability Management comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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
5.7
Qualys Patch Management cuts vulnerabilities by 80%, reduces work hours, and lowers security costs while enhancing efficiency and protection.
Sentiment score
6.5
Tenable Vulnerability Management reduces operational costs by automating processes, providing insights, and integrating metrics for long-term ROI benefits.
With Qualys, we can save around 70 percent of time and between 30 to 40 percent of money.
Information Security Manager at BARC India
We have a 50 percent return on investment due to reduced operational complexity and increased efficiency in patching and detection.
Information Security - Manager at Infosys
We have achieved significant time savings of 90 percent, primarily due to comprehensive oversight and visibility of security issues.
Manager Information Security at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
Qualys Patch Management is praised for effective customer service and technical support, with quick responses and round-the-clock availability.
Sentiment score
6.1
Tenable's customer support receives mixed reviews, with varying experiences in response times, expertise, and accessibility ratings.
The support team is experienced and responsive.
Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP
The support team is responsive and provides detailed information.
Vulnerability Management Engineer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Whenever we raise a request and mention the priority of the ticket, they respond immediately via email or call.
Security Consultant at Onity
It needs improvement in response time and addressing feature requests promptly.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The technical support of Tenable Vulnerability Management is available 24/7, and whenever we require support, we can get it within five minutes.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
We had used Tenable's expert support services in order to make sure that we run Tenable Vulnerability Management on a continuous basis and are able to utilize their services.
Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Qualys Patch Management excels in scalability and flexibility, efficiently managing global deployments and accommodating diverse network sizes and demands.
Sentiment score
7.6
Tenable Vulnerability Management is scalable and user-friendly, but licensing issues may affect expansion benefits for some enterprises.
It scales efficiently across different machines globally, ensuring patches are deployed smoothly.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Qualys Patch Management is a globally scalable product, easily handling increasing workloads and users.
Information Security Manager at BARC India
If a client has purchased licensing for ten thousand assets and exceeds that, Qualys continues to scan those additional assets, which ensures the client's coverage.
Lead Product Manager ASM at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
They can seamlessly scale the number of endpoints from 100 to 1,000,000 in a day.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly scalable.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
With the growing needs of our company, Tenable Vulnerability Management is able to safely adapt.
Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Qualys Patch Management is highly stable with occasional latency issues; support is praised despite some performance variability.
Sentiment score
8.1
Tenable Vulnerability Management is praised for stability and high performance, with reliable scans and strong overall satisfaction ratings.
I would rate the stability of Qualys Patch Management nine point five out of ten.
Information Security Lead at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The stability of Qualys Patch Management is impeccable.
Sr Cyber Security Manager at BARC India
Overall, it is reliable.
System Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
I have faced no stability issues with Tenable.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The stability is commendable, and I would rate Tenable ten out of ten.
Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
The stability of Tenable Vulnerability Management is highly reliable.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
 

Room For Improvement

Qualys Patch Management requires improvements in integration, reporting, UI, support, efficiency, pricing, training, and enhanced vulnerability solutions.
Tenable users face setup challenges, high pricing, and demand better customization, integration, support, and features with clearer licensing.
There is a limitation where Qualys may not always offer solutions for remediation, particularly for end-of-life or end-of-service applications.
System Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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.
Sr Security Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
For critical options, they could make them red, green for medium, and blue for less significant options.
Cyber Security Specialist at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
They should also accelerate the process of implementing new features upon request.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I would suggest HP WebInspect as a better option than Tenable.io.
Technical Lead at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Tenable Vulnerability Management is not very effective for real-time risk prioritization for our organization's security strategy.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
 

Setup Cost

Qualys Patch Management is cost-effective and valued for its functionality and risk reduction, with enterprise-friendly pricing and discounts.
Tenable's Vulnerability Management is costly, ranging from $2,300 to $137,000, often pricier than competitors, but suitable for large enterprises.
We get many more features at the same price as other solutions such as Microsoft SCCM.
Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP
However, it can be a bit expensive sometimes, and I think clients can be shocked when they see the price.
Lead Product Manager ASM at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
The pricing is reasonable and less expensive than the previous tool.
Technical Lead - Security Operations at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Tenable charges around $40 per device, while Rapid7 costs $10 to $15 per device.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I would not say very expensive for Tenable Vulnerability Management; it is not prohibitive, but at the same time, there are some other tools in the marketplace which are offering the same kind of services that Tenable offers, the same kind of features that Tenable has offered at a lesser cost.
Deputy Global Chief Information Security Officer at Nissan Digital
 

Valuable Features

Qualys Patch Management enhances security with automation, risk-based prioritization, and comprehensive visibility, improving patch rates and compliance.
Tenable Vulnerability Management excels in container scanning, cloud integration, and visibility, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and overall security posture.
We leverage this functionality to deploy scripts that adjust registry values, effectively patching vulnerabilities and enhancing the security of our machines.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
We have been able to apply workarounds for zero-day vulnerabilities efficiently.
Senior Security Consultant at CyberNxt Solutions LLP
It provides insight into the organization's security posture and keeps databases updated with new CVEs.
Security Specialist at a photography company with 11-50 employees
Tenable enables vulnerability management through potential AI integration that consolidates efforts and resolves multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously.
Infrastructure patching Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment.
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
The main benefits that Tenable Vulnerability Management provides for me as an end user include saving time and money and streamlining processes.
Cyber Security Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Qualys Patch Management
Ranking in Patch Management
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Tenable Vulnerability Manag...
Ranking in Patch Management
14th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (9th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Patch Management category, the mindshare of Qualys Patch Management is 2.8%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable Vulnerability Management is 2.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Patch Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Qualys Patch Management2.8%
Tenable Vulnerability Management2.0%
Other95.2%
Patch Management
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Chethan Gowda - PeerSpot reviewer
Windows Security Patching Operation III (Cyber Operations) at CBTS
Have maintained accurate vulnerability scans and gained actionable remediation insights across thousands of servers
Tenable Vulnerability Management agents are very lightweight, and the results we get are very accurate. The solutions they provide to us, assuming if one vulnerability exists, there will be a solution. The resolution they give us in wording will be the best solution. The exploit rates and the reports we get provide a lot of information, making it very easy for us to verify.The main benefit of integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management is that there will be no lack of missing vulnerabilities when it comes to the patching environment. That is one of the key aspects of why we have integrated Tenable to our patching tools. It has a vast capacity of pushing the data to our tools due to its capability and compatibility. That is also one of the reasons why we are using Tenable Vulnerability Management.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise30
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What's the difference between Tenable Nessus and Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?
Tenable Nessus is a vulnerability assessment solution that is both easy to deploy and easy to manage. The design of the program is such that if a company should desire to handle the installation t...
What needs improvement with Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?
I don't think that there is any very specific area where enhancements need to happen in Tenable Vulnerability Management's feature sets. The only area which possibly is not a part of the feature, b...
What advice do you have for others considering Tenable.io Vulnerability Management?
I use Tenable Vulnerability Management, and that is the tool that I have primary experience with. Apart from zero-day vulnerability, which obviously none of the tools would know about, I think the ...
 

Also Known As

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Tenable.io
 

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