Compare Intruder and Qualys VMDR 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (52.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Intruder
Star Rating
(206)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansQualys VMDR
Star Rating
(167)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (52.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Qualys VMDRSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Intruder excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Qualys VMDR. Users appreciate its ease of setup and the effectiveness of its autoscanner, which helps them stay updated on critical vulnerabilities.
- Users say that Intruder's intuitive interface and straightforward implementation process make it a favorite among small businesses. Many find it easy to gain visibility into their network, allowing them to take decisive action to enhance their security posture.
- Reviewers mention that while Qualys VMDR offers a comprehensive suite of features, including vulnerability management and patch deployment, it can be more complex to navigate. Users have noted that it requires a more significant investment in time to fully leverage its capabilities.
- According to verified reviews, Intruder stands out for its clarity in reporting vulnerabilities. Users appreciate how it prioritizes findings, focusing on the most critical issues rather than overwhelming them with low-value alerts, which enhances their ability to respond effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Qualys VMDR provides robust security configuration assessments, it may not be as user-friendly as Intruder. Some users have expressed a desire for a more streamlined experience, especially when correcting misconfigurations.
- Users report that Intruder's high-quality support is a significant advantage, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, Qualys VMDR users have noted that support could be improved, particularly in addressing complex issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Intruder
Essential
Starting at $149.00
Per Month
Best for startups looking to stay compliant
- External scanning
- Application scanning
- 18,000+ open-source checks
Qualys VMDR
No pricing availableFree Trial
Intruder
Free Trial is available
Qualys VMDR
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
159
8.7
117
Ease of Use
9.5
164
8.7
116
Ease of Setup
9.6
143
8.4
78
Ease of Admin
9.5
132
8.6
76
Quality of Support
9.7
153
8.1
112
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
125
8.6
77
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
149
8.2
102
Features by Category
Administration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
32
Not enough data
9.7
31
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Threat Protection
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
10
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Operations
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Security Controls
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Administration
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
9.1
50
Not enough data
Analysis
9.4
41
Not enough data
9.2
38
Not enough data
9.6
51
Not enough data
Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
9.4
39
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Analysis
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.8
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Testing
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
7.0
14
Compliance
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Performance
9.1
80
|
Verified
8.3
18
9.3
90
|
Verified
8.5
18
7.8
89
|
Verified
5.8
18
9.5
98
|
Verified
8.6
20
Network
9.0
39
8.2
19
9.0
82
|
Verified
8.1
18
Feature Not Available
8.4
16
Application
8.2
54
|
Verified
7.8
16
Feature Not Available
7.6
15
8.4
50
|
Verified
8.0
16
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.5
47
Vulnerability Assesment
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.5
50
Automation
Not enough data
7.7
42
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.1
42
API Management
8.8
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Security Testing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Security Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Vulnerability Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Management
9.3
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
22
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
9.6
22
Not enough data
Risk Management
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.3
13
Not enough data
Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Intruder and Qualys VMDR are categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Unique Categories
Qualys VMDR is categorized as Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, Cloud Compliance, Container Security, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, and ServiceNow Store Apps
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Intruder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Qualys VMDR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
21.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Financial Services
7.5%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Insurance
2.5%
Other
47.5%
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Computer & Network Security
12.2%
Financial Services
9.1%
Computer Software
7.3%
Banking
4.9%
Other
44.5%
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Discussions
What does Intruder actually test for you?
2 Comments
Official Response from Intruder
Intruder currently performs ~10,000 checks varying from configuration weaknesses, security patches, and application bugs. An up-to-date list can always be...Read more
Will Intruder's scans damage my systems?
2 Comments
Official Response from Intruder
It's very unlikely that Intruder's scans will damage your systems. If this is a concern of yours, users have the ability to throttle scans.Read more
What are Intruder's key principals?
1 Comment
Official Response from Intruder
We pride ourselves on being a simple, intuitive product that still packs a punch. Vulnerability management can be a complicated task, but it doesn't have to...Read more
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Given an asset, how do I run a vulnerability scan report on demand ad hoc?
1 Comment
DJ
You can do that easily by launching an on-demand scan in Qualys too. Thats a very basic feature. You could also drop an Qualys agent on the host OS (The...Read more
What does Qualys Vmdr do?
1 Comment
BV
It does all the around like scanning, patching of devices using agents, real time monitoring of agents, threat feeds Read more
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