Choosing between Orca Security and Qualys for compliance automation? Both support HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, while Orca Security also covers SOC 2. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Orca Security (4 vs 3)
Starting Price
Qualys ($$542/mo/mo)
User Rating
Orca Security (4.5/5)
4.5/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2019, Orca Security offers agentless cloud security with compliance capabilities for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 across AWS, Azure, and GCP. It holds a excellent 4.5/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Portland, OR. The company has 501-1000 employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
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 | Orca Security | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 (0 reviews) | 4.2/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing | $542/mo |
| Founded | 2019 | 1999 |
| Company Size | 501-1000 | 1000+ |
| Headquarters | Portland, OR | Foster City, CA |
| Frameworks | 4 | 3 |
| Pricing Plans | 1 | 2 |
| Framework | Orca Security | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Orca Security edges out on user rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Also, Orca Security supports additional frameworks (SOC 2) that Qualys does not cover. Also, Qualys has been in the market longer (since 1999), while Orca Security (since 2019) 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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