# Qualys WAS vs Tenable Vulnerability Management Comparison

| | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 20 | 123 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (58.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Qualys WAS

**Not enough data**

### Tenable Vulnerability Management

Pros:
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Scanning Efficiency (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (4 reviews)
- Inadequate Reporting (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (84 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Qualys WAS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Tenable Vulnerability Management

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys WAS** | 8.2/10 | 14 |
| **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | 8.2/10 | 51 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Detection Rate** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **False Positives** | 6.2 (13 reviews) | 7.1 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automated Scans** | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 9.3 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Network

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Application

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | 7.1 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 7.0 (11 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys WAS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | 8.5/10 | 69 |

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (58 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 

#### Vulnerability Assesment

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | 9.3 (61 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.2 (57 reviews) | 
| **Contextual Data** | Not enough data | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.2 (57 reviews) | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (49 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (48 reviews) | 
| **Security Testing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (51 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (52 reviews) | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Qualys WAS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tenable Vulnerability Management** | 8.5/10 | 8 |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Value** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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


**Unique to Tenable Vulnerability Management (2):** [Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/risk-based-vulnerability-management), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Qualys WAS | Tenable Vulnerability Management | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 21.1% | 10.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 47.4% | 31.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 31.6% | 58.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Qualys WAS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 31.6%
- **Computer Software:** 31.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 21.1%
- **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 5.3%
- **Internet:** 5.3%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%

#### Tenable Vulnerability Management

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.2%
- **Financial Services:** 13.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.8%
- **Banking:** 6.2%
- **Computer Software:** 5.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.4%
- **Government Administration:** 4.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.7%
- **Security and Investigations:** 2.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 35.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Qualys WAS

- [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 reviews)
- [Tenable Nessus](https://www.g2.com/products/tenable-nessus/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (302 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (795 reviews)
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- [Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (272 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Tenable Vulnerability Management

- [InsightVM (Nexpose)](https://www.g2.com/products/insightvm-nexpose/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (78 reviews)
- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (795 reviews)
- [Qualys VMDR](https://www.g2.com/products/qualys-vmdr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (167 reviews)
- [Cisco Vulnerability Management (formerly Kenna.VM)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-vulnerability-management-formerly-kenna-vm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (217 reviews)
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- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Burp Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/burp-suite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (129 reviews)
- [OpenVAS](https://www.g2.com/products/openvas/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Amazon Inspector](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-inspector/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-vulnerability-management/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (34 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Qualys WAS

- Title: [What are the typical features offered by vulnerability scanner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-typical-features-offered-by-vulnerability-scanner) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Vulnerability scanners are essential tools for identifying and mitigating security risks in computer systems and networks. They offer a range of features to..."

### Tenable Vulnerability Management

- Title: [What is your primary use case for Tenable Vulnerability Management, and how has it impacted your security posture?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-your-primary-use-case-for-tenable-vulnerability-management-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-security-posture) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, good morning!
Well, our first impression was of the completely vulnerable and exposed environment. This was a view we didn't have before Tenable VM...."
- Title: [What is Tenable.io used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-tenable-io-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "vulnerability and security management."
- Title: [What is tenable io?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-tenable-io) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Tenable.io is user-friendly front end for Nessus scanners that provides a digestible view of all of the data the scanner is picking up. It allows you to..."
- Title: [Please advice on best practices for utilizing API to tie to visualization dashboards such as Power BI, Qlick, or Tableau](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34558-please-advice-on-best-practices-for-utilizing-api-to-tie-to-visualization-dashboards-such-as-power-bi-qlick-or-tableau) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Table"

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