# Qualys VMDR vs vRx by Vicarius Comparison

| | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 167 | 63 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (52.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $499.00 100 Assets Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Qualys VMDR

Pros:
- Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Features (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (2 reviews)
- Complex Reporting (1 reviews)

### vRx by Vicarius

Pros:
- Ease of Use (24 reviews)
- Automation (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (10 reviews)
- Inadequate Reporting (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (117 reviews) | 9.4 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (116 reviews) | 9.4 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (78 reviews) | 9.4 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (76 reviews) | 9.4 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (112 reviews) | 9.4 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | 9.6 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (102 reviews) | 9.6 (53 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Qualys VMDR

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### vRx by Vicarius

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: vRx Cloud

Price: Starting at $499.00 100 Assets Per Month

Description: Per 100 Assets

Key Features:
- Consolidated Vulnerability Management 
- Patch Manegement 
- Patchless Protection 

[Learn more about vRx by Vicarius](https://www.g2.com/products/vrx-by-vicarius/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | 7.8/10 | 9 |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Container Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secrets Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Image Assurance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Image Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Runtime Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | 7.7/10 | 15 |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | 7.9/10 | 20 |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | 5.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scans** | 8.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Application

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 8.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | 8.3/10 | 54 |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | 9.2/10 | 45 |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (50 reviews) | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 9.6 (40 reviews) | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 9.4 (34 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 
| **Contextual Data** | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 7.7 (42 reviews) | 9.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 7.9 (42 reviews) | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 
| **Security Testing** | 8.4 (45 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Test Automation** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Value** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | 7.4/10 | 9 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 

### Exposure Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI - Exposure Management Platforms

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Identification and Assessment - Exposure Management Platforms

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Comprehensive Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring and Integration - Exposure Management Platforms

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration and Data Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys VMDR** | N/A | N/A |
| **vRx by Vicarius** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management)

**Unique to Qualys VMDR (5):** [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance), [Container Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-security-tools), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps)

**Unique to vRx by Vicarius (3):** [Patch Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/patch-management), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Exposure Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/exposure-management-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Qualys VMDR | vRx by Vicarius | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.2% | 36.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.6% | 47.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 52.1% | 16.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Qualys VMDR

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 12.2%
- **Financial Services:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.3%
- **Banking:** 4.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Accounting:** 3.0%
- **Higher Education:** 2.4%
- **Insurance:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 29.3%

#### vRx by Vicarius

- **Computer & Network Security:** 27.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.7%
- **Retail:** 5.5%
- **Accounting:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.6%
- **Manufacturing:** 1.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 34.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Qualys VMDR

- [Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-cloud-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (94 reviews)
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- [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [N-able N-central](https://www.g2.com/products/n-able-n-central/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (557 reviews)
- [Action1](https://www.g2.com/products/action1/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (1069 reviews)
- [Datto RMM](https://www.g2.com/products/datto-rmm/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (781 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Qualys VMDR

- Title: [What does Qualys Vmdr do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-qualys-vmdr-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It does all the around like scanning, patching of devices using agents, real time monitoring of agents, threat feeds "
- Title: [Free version](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26905-free-version) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Nasrin,

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- Title: [Given an asset, how do I run a vulnerability scan report on demand ad hoc?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25513-given-an-asset-how-do-i-run-a-vulnerability-scan-report-on-demand-ad-hoc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### vRx by Vicarius

- Title: [What is Vicarius used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vicarius-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "vRx is used for automated and real-time vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation. It's platform is geared towards native remediation with..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/qualys-vmdr-vs-vrx-by-vicarius)