Choosing between Abnormal Security and Qualys for compliance automation? Both support HIPAA, while Abnormal Security also covers SOC 2, GDPR, NIST CSF and Qualys also covers PCI DSS, ISO 27001. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Abnormal Security (4 vs 3)
Starting Price
Qualys ($$542/mo/mo)
User Rating
Abnormal Security (4.6/5)
4.6/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2018, Abnormal Security is a cloud email security platform that uses behavioral AI to protect organizations from advanced email attacks including business email compromise, phishing, and account takeover. The platform provides compliance reporting and integrates with GRC workflows to demonstrate email security posture. It holds a excellent 4.6/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST CSF.
4.2/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 1999, Qualys provides cloud-based IT security and compliance solutions. Offers vulnerability management, policy compliance, and web application scanning for PCI DSS, HIPAA, and more. It holds a strong 4.2/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Foster City, CA. The company has 1000+ employees. It supports HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001.
| Feature | Abnormal Security | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 (0 reviews) | 4.2/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | $542/mo |
| Founded | 2018 | 1999 |
| Company Size | 501-1000 | 1000+ |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA | Foster City, CA |
| Frameworks | 4 | 3 |
| Pricing Plans | 3 | 2 |
| Framework | Abnormal Security | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| NIST CSF | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Abnormal Security edges out on user rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Also, Abnormal Security supports additional frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR, NIST CSF) that Qualys does not cover. Also, Qualys has been in the market longer (since 1999), while Abnormal Security (since 2018) brings a more modern approach. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your organization's specific compliance requirements, team size, and budget. We recommend requesting demos from both vendors before committing.
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