CyberScore vs Qualys: Complete Comparison 2024
TL;DR
- •Pricing: CyberScore is $99/mo vs Qualys $2,995+/mo (30x cheaper)
- •Cloud Coverage: CyberScore scans 73 cloud providers vs Qualys 3
- •Setup: CyberScore is instant SaaS vs Qualys 2-4 week deployment
- •Best For: CyberScore = SMBs/Startups | Qualys = Large Enterprises
The Honest Truth About Qualys
Qualys is an enterprise-grade vulnerability management platform trusted by Fortune 500 companies. It's powerful, comprehensive, and... massively overkill for most small and medium businesses.
🚨 Real Customer Story:
"We signed a $36,000/year Qualys contract thinking we needed enterprise security. After 6 months, we realized we were only using 10% of the features and still missed 3 exposed S3 buckets because Qualys only checks AWS/Azure/GCP. Switched to CyberScore, saved $34,812/year, and found those buckets in the first scan."
— Sarah M., CISO at FinTech Startup
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | CyberScore | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $99 | $2,995+ |
| Cloud Providers | 73+ | 3 (AWS/Azure/GCP) |
| Bucket Patterns | 7,560+ | ~100 |
| Setup Time | 0 minutes | 2-4 weeks |
| Container Scanning | ✓ Full audit | ✓ Limited |
| Cloud IAM Detection | ✓ AWS/Azure/GCP | ✗ |
Where CyberScore Wins
1. Price (30x Cheaper)
Qualys starts at $2,995/month ($35,940/year) for basic vulnerability scanning. Add cloud security modules? That's another $5,000+/year. CyberScore includes everything for $99/month ($1,188/year).
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Switching from Qualys to CyberScore:
- • Annual Savings: $34,752
- • Setup Time Saved: 2-4 weeks
- • Training Cost Saved: $0 (vs $3,000+ for Qualys)
2. Cloud Coverage (73 vs 3 Providers)
Qualys checks AWS, Azure, and GCP. That's it. CyberScore scans 73 cloud providers including:
- Wasabi, Backblaze, DigitalOcean Spaces
- Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Baidu Cloud
- OVH, Scaleway, Linode Object Storage
- 60+ more niche providers where Shadow IT hides
3. Setup Time (0 min vs 2-4 weeks)
Qualys requires:
- Sales demos (2-3 weeks)
- Contract negotiation (1-2 weeks)
- On-premise appliance deployment OR cloud connector setup
- Security team training ($3,000+)
CyberScore: Sign up → Enter domain → Get report. Done in 6 minutes.
Where Qualys Wins
Let's be honest. Qualys is better for:
- Large enterprises with 10,000+ endpoints
- Regulated industries requiring on-premise scanners (banking, defense)
- Advanced features like network mapper, passive scanning, agent-based scanning
- Dedicated support with SLAs and account managers
💡 Our Recommendation:
If you're a Fortune 500 company or handling classified data, Qualys is worth the investment. If you're a startup, SMB, or mid-market company looking for cloud security and Shadow IT detection, CyberScore gives you 90% of the value at 3% of the cost.
Real Customer Migrations
"Qualys wanted $42,000/year for vulnerability scanning. CyberScore does the same thing for $1,188/year AND found our exposed DigitalOcean Spaces that Qualys missed."
— Marcus R., CTO at SaaS Company (50 employees)
"We kept Qualys for internal network scanning but added CyberScore for external attack surface. Best of both worlds for $100/mo extra."
— Jessica S., CISO at Financial Services (200 employees)
Verdict: Who Should Choose What?
Choose CyberScore if:
- ✓You're an SMB or startup (1-500 employees)
- ✓Budget under $5,000/year for security
- ✓Need Shadow IT discovery
- ✓Want instant results (no deployment)
- ✓Use niche cloud providers (Wasabi, Backblaze, etc.)
Choose Qualys if:
- ✓Enterprise (1,000+ employees)
- ✓Security budget $50,000+/year
- ✓Need on-premise scanners
- ✓Require dedicated support SLAs
- ✓Complex compliance requirements (PCI-DSS Level 1)
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