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ProtonVPN vs Qualys VMDR

ProtonVPN logo

ProtonVPN

Software

High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Qualys VMDR logo

Qualys VMDR

Software

Vulnerability management, detection, and response

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ProtonVPN has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ProtonVPN free plan limited to one device at a time; Qualys VMDR listed on UK G-Cloud at £18.75 to £61.58 per device per year for the Qualys Cloud Platform and VMDR, via reseller Barrier Networks Limited
  • They diverge on capability: ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Qualys VMDR covers Vulnerability scanning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtonVPN and Qualys VMDR actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtonVPN and Qualys VMDR differ
AttributeProtonVPNQualys VMDR
Starting priceFree$3/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud, Api
Founded20141999

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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.

Only in ProtonVPN

  • No-logs policy
  • Secure Core
  • Kill Switch
  • DNS leak protection
  • Tor over VPN
  • Split tunneling
  • NetShield ad-blocker
  • VPN Accelerator

Only in Qualys VMDR

  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Threat detection
  • Asset discovery
  • Compliance checking
  • Remediation tracking
  • Cloud asset visibility
  • API access
  • Custom policies

What people use each for

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

ProtonVPN

  • Privacy-focused browsing without subscription costnot Qualys VMDR
  • Multi-device protection with Plus plan supporting 10 devicesnot Qualys VMDR
  • Integrated access to Proton email and cloud services via Unlimited plannot Qualys VMDR

Qualys VMDR

  • Vulnerability Managementnot ProtonVPN
  • Asset Managementnot ProtonVPN
  • Compliancenot ProtonVPN

Where each one falls short

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

ProtonVPN

  • Free plan limited to one device at a time
  • Free plan restricted to 10 countries with random selection
  • Pricing amounts not clearly published; shown as variable

Qualys VMDR

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £18.75 to £61.58 per device per year for the Qualys Cloud Platform and VMDR, via reseller Barrier Networks Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

ProtonVPN

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProtonVPN review.

Qualys VMDR

$3/month
  • VMDR$3/month
    • Per asset
    • Vulnerability scanning
    • Detection
  • VMDR+$5/month
    • All VMDR features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Cloud integration
  • VMDR Complete$7/month
    • All VMDR+ features
    • Threat intel
    • Response automation

Which should you pick?

Choose ProtonVPN if

  • You need no-logs policy.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want secure core.
ProtonVPN review

Choose Qualys VMDR if

  • You need vulnerability scanning.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, Api.
  • You also want threat detection.
Qualys VMDR review

Questions people ask

Is ProtonVPN or Qualys VMDR better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtonVPN starts at Free and Qualys VMDR at $3/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtonVPN or Qualys VMDR?
ProtonVPN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ProtonVPN and $3/month for Qualys VMDR.
Does ProtonVPN or Qualys VMDR run on more platforms?
ProtonVPN runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Qualys VMDR runs on Web, Cloud, Api.
Can I use ProtonVPN for free?
Yes. ProtonVPN has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Qualys VMDR starts at $3/month.
What is ProtonVPN best used for?
ProtonVPN is most often used for privacy-focused browsing without subscription cost, multi-device protection with plus plan supporting 10 devices, integrated access to proton email and cloud services via unlimited plan. Of those, privacy-focused browsing without subscription cost and multi-device protection with plus plan supporting 10 devices are not what Qualys VMDR is typically brought in for.
What can ProtonVPN do that Qualys VMDR cannot?
ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Secure Core, Kill Switch, DNS leak protection. Qualys VMDR covers Vulnerability scanning, Threat detection, Asset discovery, Compliance checking.
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