Vicarius

Qualys

Built for speed, depth & control

Vicarius delivers a unified platform for vulnerability management, real-time risk mitigation, and automated remediation without the cost, complexity, or patching delays of Qualys. From broader app coverage to faster deployment and intuitive workflows, Vicarius gives teams the tools they need to act, not just react.

How Vicarius compares to Qualys

Capabilities

Remediation capabilities

Built-in remediation with scheduling, scripting, and automation, no add-ons needed

Requires separate patch management module for remediation

Virtual patching

Supports virtual patching for zero-day threats and unpatchable systems

Not supported

Third-party app coverage

Supports 10,000+ third-party applications natively

Limited to ~420 apps

Platform consolidation

All-in-one platform: scanning, risk prioritization, and patching in a single console

Requires multiple modules for full functionality (e.g., VMDR + PM + TP)

Deployment speed

Cloud-native and deploys in hours with minimal configuration

Deployment can take weeks to months depending on module complexity

Cross-platform patching

Patches Windows, Linux, macOS, and many third-party applications

Limited OS and app coverage; gaps in patch support

Predictive risk reduction

Prioritizes and remediates risks in real time using telemetry and threat modeling

Reactive approach relying on scheduled scanning and manual analysis

Total cost of ownership

Full functionality included out-of-the-box, reducing overhead and cost

Highly modular pricing; TCO is 1.5x–2x higher on average

Usability & UI

Intuitive, modern UI with easy workflow navigation and automation

Steep learning curve, outdated UI, especially for patching workflows

Customer ratings

G2: 4.9 / Gartner: 4.8 Praised for usability, depth, and automation

G2: 4.4 / Gartner: 4.5 Users cite poor support, false positives, high cost

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

All-in-One, no add-ons

Vicarius includes vulnerability management, risk prioritization, and patch automation in one unified platform without needing extra modules or hidden costs like Qualys’ modular setup.

Real-time risk mitigation

Vicarius predicts, prioritizes, and remediates vulnerabilities in real time, no waiting on signature updates or manual triggers like in traditional Qualys workflows.

Broader OS and app coverage

Supports ~60 OS versions and over 10,000 third-party applications for comprehensive, cross-platform protection.

Faster, easier deployment

Vicarius offers rapid deployment with minimal setup, often live in hours. Qualys’ modular system can take weeks or months to configure.

Simplified, modern experience

Vicarius delivers an intuitive UI and streamlined workflows. Qualys users cite a steep learning curve and outdated interface, especially for patching tasks.

Lower total cost of ownership

Vicarius is more cost-efficient, delivering full functionality out-of-the-box. Qualys requires multiple modules, often doubling the total cost for equivalent capabilities.

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The CIS Benchmarking Best Practices: Turning Security Guidelines into Operational Resilience

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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