Qualys VMDR vs Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and Qualys VMDR are both enterprise vulnerability management solutions. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management microsoft's built-in vulnerability management integrated with Defender for Endpoint, while Qualys VMDR cloud-native vulnerability management platform with integrated detection, prioritization, and patch management. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Choose Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management if included with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 at no additional cost is your priority and microsoft-centric organizations wanting vulnerability management bundled with their existing Defender for Endpoint deployment. Choose Qualys VMDR if fully cloud-native architecture with no on-prem infrastructure required matters most and organizations wanting an all-in-one cloud-based VM platform with integrated patching and asset inventory.

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management pricing: Included with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 / Standalone add-on $3/user/month. Qualys VMDR pricing: Custom pricing based on asset count / Typically from $3,000/year for small environments. Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management's pricing model is per-user (monthly subscription, bundled with microsoft 365 e5), while Qualys VMDR uses per-asset (annual subscription) pricing.

Yes, you can migrate from Qualys VMDR to Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management. The migration process depends on your specific setup and the features you use. Both platforms offer APIs that can facilitate automated migration. Consider running both tools in parallel during the transition to ensure zero downtime.