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Mondoo vs Qualys

Compare Mondoo's modern security platform with Qualys' enterprise vulnerability management. Keep Qualys running while you evaluate: Mondoo is additive, and nothing changes until you decide.

Security teams that moved on from legacy scanning
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Emnify
SVA
IGZ
Newtron
Obsidian
Key differences

Three differences that matter

Understanding the fundamental differences between modern and legacy approaches.

Mondoo
Qualys

Simple vs complex

Mondoo provides a unified platform while legacy tools require multiple modules with separate licenses.

Mondoo

One platform, one price, everything included

Qualys

VMDR, Container Security, Web App Scanning, SaaS Detection: all separate

Modern vs legacy

Built for cloud-native environments vs. adapted from traditional enterprise scanning.

Mondoo

Cloud-native architecture designed for modern infrastructure

Qualys

Enterprise-focused platform adapted for cloud workloads

Transparent vs opaque

Clear pricing and an open source foundation vs. quote-based pricing and proprietary tools.

Mondoo

Transparent pricing, open source cnquery and cnspec

Qualys

Complex pricing requiring sales engagement

Feature by feature

Detailed comparison

Detailed comparison of capabilities. Filter by category.

Mondoo
Qualys
Capabilities at a glance
Feature
Mondoo
Qualys
Architecture
Cloud-native platform
MondooIncluded
QualysPartialHybrid cloud and on-prem architecture
AI-native design
MondooIncluded
QualysNot availableTraditional scanning approach
Single unified console
MondooIncluded
QualysNot availableMultiple modules and consoles
Policy as code
MondooIncluded
QualysNot availableUI-based policy management
Vulnerability management
Autonomous remediation
MondooIncluded
QualysNot availableManual remediation required
AI-powered prioritization
MondooIncluded
QualysPartialTruRisk scoring
Real-time scanning
MondooIncluded
QualysPartialAgent-based continuous monitoring
Supply chain security
MondooIncluded
QualysPartialLimited SCA capabilities
Coverage
Cloud infrastructure
MondooIncluded
QualysIncluded
Network devices
MondooIncluded
QualysIncluded
Kubernetes and containers
MondooIncluded
QualysPartialContainer Security module required
CI/CD integration
MondooIncluded
QualysPartialLimited DevOps integration
SaaS applications
MondooIncluded
QualysPartialSaaS Detection module
Pricing and deployment
Transparent pricing
MondooIncluded
QualysNot availableQuote-based, complex pricing
Quick deployment
MondooIncluded
QualysNot availableComplex implementation required
No long-term contracts
MondooIncluded
QualysNot availableAnnual contracts typical
Open source foundation
MondooIncluded
QualysNot availableProprietary only
Why teams choose Mondoo

Start with the problem you have

Modern security requires modern tools. 125 IT and security professionals told us where their current tools fall short. Pick one. Mondoo adds the answer without replacing what you run.

With legacy tools

Separate products and licenses for cloud, on-prem, containers, and endpoints.

With Mondoo

Unified platform

Eliminate tool sprawl with one platform for cloud, on-prem, network devices, SaaS, and endpoints.

Source: 2025 State of Vulnerability RemediationRead the full report

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