OpenVAS
7.1#4 in vulnerability scanning softwareFrom €210.33 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Qualys Scanner Appliance
5.6#22 in network vulnerability scannersWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | OpenVAS | Qualys Scanner Appliance |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | OPENVAS SCAN is available as hardware or virtual appliances and can run entirely within the customer's environment. | Scanner options include physical, virtual, containerized, offline, and Qualys-managed perimeter scanners. |
| Founded | 2008 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Osnabrück, Germany | Foster City, California, USA |
| Integrations | OPENVAS SCAN lists integrations with ServiceNow, Splunk, Nagios, Sourcefire, and CyberArk. | The scanner overview lists support for vaults including Secret Server, CyberArk, and Azure Key Vault, and for Thales HSM, HashiCorp, and BeyondTrust PBPS. |
| Purpose | OPENVAS is a vulnerability scanner for detecting weaknesses in IT systems. | The appliance scans assets on internal or internet-facing networks for vulnerabilities and compliance issues. |
| Security | OPENVAS FREE uses a self-signed TLS certificate that browsers treat as insecure and require adding as an exception. | The scanner initiates outbound HTTPS communication to Qualys platform endpoints and has no listening TCP ports or inbound internet connection requirement. |
| Support | OPENVAS FREE has no default enterprise support; product questions are handled voluntarily through the Greenbone Community Portal. | The documentation directs users to Qualys Support for information about perimeter scanner subscription details. |
OpenVAS plans
- OPENVAS FREEFree
- OPENVAS BASIC€2,524 a year
- OPENVAS SCANPriced on request
Qualys Scanner Appliance plans
No prices published.
Pick OpenVAS if…
OPENVAS FREE is intended for private use and non-professional IT infrastructures. Organizations seeking commercial scanning within their environment can consider OPENVAS SCAN, which covers a range of systems and endpoints.
Pick Qualys Scanner Appliance if…
It is intended for organizations with large network infrastructure or regulatory requirements for internal scanning. It supports Windows and Linux/Unix environments and self-hosted deployments.