Choosing between Qualys and Schellman for compliance automation? Both support PCI DSS, ISO 27001, while Qualys also covers HIPAA and Schellman also covers SOC 2. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Tied
Starting Price
Qualys ($$542/mo/mo)
User Rating
Schellman (4.5/5)
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.
4.5/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2009, Schellman is a leading global independent security and privacy compliance assessor offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and FedRAMP assessments. It holds a excellent 4.5/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in Tampa, FL. The company has 201-500 employees. It supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
| Feature | Qualys | Schellman |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (0 reviews) | 4.5/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | $542/mo | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
| Company Size | 1000+ | 201-500 |
| Headquarters | Foster City, CA | Tampa, FL |
| Frameworks | 3 | 3 |
| Pricing Plans | 2 | 2 |
| Framework | Qualys | Schellman |
|---|---|---|
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Schellman edges out on user rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Also, Qualys has been in the market longer (since 1999), while Schellman (since 2009) 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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