# IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment vs Qualys VM Comparison

| | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 23 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (58.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment

**Not enough data**

### Qualys VM

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Vulnerability Identification (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Restrictions (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Qualys VM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Database Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment** | N/A | N/A |
| **Qualys VM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Supported Databases** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Masking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Audits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment** | N/A | N/A |
| **Qualys VM** | 8.3/10 | 11 |

#### Performance

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Detection Rate** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **False Positives** | Feature Not Available | 5.6 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automated Scans** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Network

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | Feature Not Available | 9.4 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Application

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Black Box Testing** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment** | N/A | N/A |
| **Qualys VM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner)

**Unique to IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment (1):** [Database Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-security)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment | Qualys VM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 16.7% | 14.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.0% | 38.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 58.3% | 47.6% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0%
- **Retail:** 8.3%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 8.3%
- **Information Services:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **E-Learning:** 8.3%
- **Construction:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.3%
- **Banking:** 8.3%

#### Qualys VM

- **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 28.6%
- **Banking:** 14.3%
- **Information Services:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Government Administration:** 4.8%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.8%

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## Top Discussions

### IBM Guardium Vulnerability Assessment

No discussions available for this product.

### Qualys VM

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-guardium-vulnerability-assessment-vs-qualys-vm)