CrowdStrike Falcon vs Qualys VMDR

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is CrowdStrike Falcon or Qualys VMDR better?

Neither clearly leads. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month and Qualys VMDR at $3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, CrowdStrike Falcon or Qualys VMDR?

CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/month and Qualys VMDR at $3/month.

Does CrowdStrike Falcon or Qualys VMDR run on more platforms?

CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Qualys VMDR runs on Web, Cloud, Api.

What is CrowdStrike Falcon best used for?

CrowdStrike Falcon is most often used for small endpoint deployments via falcon go with per-device pricing, mid-market organisations via falcon pro or enterprise with advanced threat detection, organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via falcon complete. Of those, small endpoint deployments via falcon go with per-device pricing and mid-market organisations via falcon pro or enterprise with advanced threat detection are not what Qualys VMDR is typically brought in for.

What can CrowdStrike Falcon do that Qualys VMDR cannot?

CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene. Qualys VMDR covers Vulnerability scanning, Threat detection, Asset discovery, Compliance checking. Both handle Splunk, ServiceNow, AWS, Azure.