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.

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 Qualys users cite a steep learning curve and outdated interface, especially for patching tasks.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.

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.

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

Resources

Additional Resources

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MSP whitepaper

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Hear from our customers

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

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

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

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

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."