Choosing between Qualys and Wiz for compliance automation? Both support HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, while Wiz also covers SOC 2, GDPR. This comparison breaks down ratings, pricing, framework coverage, and key differences to help you decide.
Frameworks
Wiz (5 vs 3)
Starting Price
Qualys ($$542/mo/mo)
User Rating
Wiz (4.7/5)
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.
4.7/5 (0 reviews)
Founded in 2020, Wiz provides cloud security posture management with built-in compliance for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and GDPR across multi-cloud environments. It holds a excellent 4.7/5 rating based on 0 reviews. Headquartered in New York, NY. The company has 1000+ employees. It supports SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
| Feature | Qualys | Wiz |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 (0 reviews) | 4.7/5 (0 reviews) |
| Starting Price | $542/mo | Contact for pricing |
| Founded | 1999 | 2020 |
| Company Size | 1000+ | 1000+ |
| Headquarters | Foster City, CA | New York, NY |
| Frameworks | 3 | 5 |
| Pricing Plans | 2 | 2 |
| Framework | Qualys | Wiz |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR | ||
| HIPAA | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| PCI DSS | ||
| SOC 2 |
In summary: Wiz has a notably higher user rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Also, Wiz supports additional frameworks (SOC 2, GDPR) that Qualys does not cover. Also, Qualys has been in the market longer (since 1999), while Wiz (since 2020) 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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