Vicarius

BigFix

Modern, automated patching without limits

Ditch outdated, script-heavy patching. Vicarius delivers context-aware, no-code automation, real-time threat intelligence, and coverage for 10K+ 3rd party applications, empowering faster, smarter, and more secure remediation than legacy platforms like BigFix.

How Vicarius compares to BigFix

Capabilities

Remediation built-in

Native, no-code remediation with automated patching, exploit-aware workflows, and immediate execution.

Manual patching via fixlets and scripts; approvals slow down remediation.

Virtual Patching

Enables virtual patching for zero-days and unsupported software

No virtual patching; relies solely on vendor updates and scripts.

Cross-platform support

Full patching for Windows, Linux, macOS, and over 10,000 third-party applications

Supports major OSes, but ~400 third-party apps require custom scripting.

Agent-based & agentless modes

Offers both agent-based and agentless scanning for flexible deployment across asset types

Primarily agent-based with heavy relay server dependency.

Real-time risk prioritization and validation

Prioritizes vulnerabilities using contextual, risk-based analysis that goes beyond CVSS, and validates exploitability in live environments using telemetry, not simulated exploits.

CVE-level intel only; lacks exploit context and real-time prioritization.

Multi-tenancy for MSSPs

MSSP-friendly architecture with tenant isolation, delegated roles, and centralized control

No true multi-tenancy; siloed deployments per customer.

Workflow Automation

Unified platform for detection, prioritization, and remediation, minimizing tool sprawl

Heavy scripting required; manual workflows dominate.

Ease of deployment

Modern, cloud-native UI with fast onboarding and centralized console

Long deployment cycles (weeks to months) with heavy infrastructure needs.

Coverage depth

Covers vulnerabilities across system, apps, network, and even patchless or legacy systems

Limited third-party coverage; extra cost and scripts for more apps.

Customer satisfaction

G2: 4.9 / Gartner: 4.8 praised for ease of use, performance, and support

G2: 4.4 / Gartner: 4.4 – feedback notes very expensive over time, complex UI, heavy reporting complexity, limited integrations, and steep learning curve.

See Vicarius in action

Watch how Vicarius identifies, prioritizes, and remediates vulnerabilities in real time, leveraging automation, scripts, and virtual patching. One platform to streamline remediation and take full control of your exposure.

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Vicarius key differentiators

No more script overhead

BigFix relies on complex fixlets and manual scripting. Vicarius delivers no-code, context-aware automation that eliminates delays, reduces human error, and accelerates remediation without sacrificing flexibility.

True security-first approach

Built for security teams, not legacy IT ops. Vicarius integrates exploit intel, CVEs, and KEVs into prioritization, enabling faster, more targeted risk reduction than BigFix’s reactive, operations-driven patching philosophy.

Faster time-to-value

BigFix deployments can take weeks or months. Vicarius is lightweight, cloud-native, and operational within hours, delivering immediate impact without relay servers, complex infrastructure, or endless approvals.

10K+ apps out-of-the-box

BigFix’s third-party patching needs custom scripts for ~400 apps. Vicarius supports over 10,000 3rd party applications natively, without extra cost or manual work.

Lower Infrastructure burden

BigFix demands relays, databases, and on-prem servers. Vicarius removes that overhead with a scalable cloud-native platform, reducing cost, complexity, and maintenance headaches.

Always ahead of threats

BigFix offers little exploit intelligence beyond CVE level. Vicarius bakes in real-time KEV awareness, exploit context, and zero-day intelligence for proactive, risk-based patching that BigFix simply can’t match.

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Hear from our customers

From urgency to strategy

“Vicarius allowed us to step away from reactive patching and finally manage vulnerabilities with strategy instead of urgency.”

Anonymous IT Division Manager

IT Division Manager

EL AL secures global Patch Compliance

“Within two weeks we decided on Vicarius. Patch scheduling is now a one-day task instead of a full-time job.”

Tal Shachar

Deputy Director, Infrastructure, EL AL Airlines

Complete Vulnerability Remediation Platform

"What stood out was that it wasn’t just a scanner or a patch manager. It was an entire remediation platform. You discover vulnerabilities, prioritize based on real risk, and remediate automatically."

Eric Dowsland

Chief Customer Officer

Third-party software patching is the most valuable feature.

"We have automated third-party patching on specific software, improving efficiency by 80%. vRx has reduced our patching time, which has improved our operations. It is more robust than other solutions because it offers better third-party remediation."

Billy Turner

VP, Managed Technology & Services

Single source of truth, capable of handling any application in our fleet

"vRx gives a single pane of glass to see what patches needed to go out and what sort of vulnerabilities we have on our Windows machines. Our meantime to remediate vulnerabilities has gone down by about 60% to 70%."

Peter Fallowfield

IT Manager

60% faster remediation, many hours saved

"Typically, with our previous solution of ManageEngine, it took about three hours to patch Windows Server, and now, that is less than an hour. It means less downtime for the business each month when we do patches."

Anonymous Security Analyst

Security Analyst

Great patching capabilities, helpful dashboard, and excellent support

"vRx has saved us an incredible amount of time. We can just rely on the automated system and the schedules we've set. It's a huge time saver. It's saved us hundreds of hours."

Michael Cortez

Sr. Director of IT

My favorite feature is Patchless Protection

"With Vicarius' vRx, I've never seen a patch that failed or had to be rolled back. We're saving quite a bit of time. Our clients using vRx haven't had any issues, and they've easily established patching for all their endpoints."

Jeremy Herman

Security Engineer

Unified vulnerability discovery, prioritization, and remediation

"Vicarius streamlines vulnerability management between IT & Security by directly linking identified vulnerabilities to required patches, enhancing efficiency. The automation process has saved at least 30 percent of our manual tasks."

Wayne Ajimine

Information Security Professional

Patchless Protection is an incredible technology!

"vRx reduces the time customers spend on patching by reducing the overhead on the administrators, allowing them to do additional work. It saves time they would spend addressing the patching process, follow-ups, etc."

Antwune Gray

VP IT Security and Services