Choosing between Qualys and Vanta for compliance automation? Both support HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, while Vanta also covers SOC 2, GDPR. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Vanta (5 vs 3)
Starting Price
Qualys ($$542/mo/mo)
User Rating
Vanta (4.6/5)
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.
4.6/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2018, Vanta automates up to 90% of the work for security and compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Trusted by thousands of fast-growing companies to streamline security monitoring and evidence collection. 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, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
| Feature | Qualys | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (0 reviews) | 4.6/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | $542/mo | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 1999 | 2018 |
| Company Size | 1000+ | 501-1000 |
| Headquarters | Foster City, CA | San Francisco, CA |
| Frameworks | 3 | 5 |
| Pricing Plans | 2 | 3 |
| Framework | Qualys | Vanta |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Vanta edges out on user rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Also, Vanta supports additional frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR) that Qualys does not cover. Also, Qualys has been in the market longer (since 1999), while Vanta (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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