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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Automox

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAutomox is an endpoint management solution used to keep desktops, laptops, and servers updated and ready for users anywhere in the world. Using automation, IT can fix critical vulnerabilities and boost user productivity.

    $1

    per month per endpoint

    Qualys TruRisk Platform

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AQualys TruRisk Platform (formerly Qualys Cloud Platform, or Qualysguard), from San Francisco-based Qualys, is network security and vulnerability management software featuring app scanning and security, network device mapping and detection, vulnerability prioritization schedule and remediation, and other features to provide vulnerability management and network attack surface reduction.N/A
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    AutomoxQualys TruRisk Platform
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    AutomoxQualys TruRisk Platform
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAutomox can patch macOS, Windows, and Linux endpoints with PatchOS, an offering at $1 per endpoint/ month with an annual commitment. The Automate Essentials or Automate Enterprise packages are for scaling IT automation, endpoint configuration, and software updates. Modules are available with Automox Assist, a one-on-one remote endpoint control and assistance for helpdesk technicians.—
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    AutomoxQualys TruRisk Platform
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    Automox
    Chose Automox
    Automox supports macOS patching, Qualys does not
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    Qualys
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    141 Answers
    85%
    Would buy again
    17 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    132 Answers
    87%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    138 Answers
    85%
    Happy with the feature set
    17 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    105 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    15 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    130 Answers
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    Features
    AutomoxQualys TruRisk Platform
    Threat Intelligence
    Comparison of Threat Intelligence features of Automox and Qualys TruRisk Platform
    Feature
    Automox
    -
    Ratings
    Qualys TruRisk Platform
    8.7
    7 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Network Analytics00 Ratings8.96 Ratings
    Threat Recognition00 Ratings8.37 Ratings
    Vulnerability Classification00 Ratings8.87 Ratings
    Automated Alerts and Reporting00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Threat Analysis00 Ratings8.27 Ratings
    Threat Intelligence Reporting00 Ratings8.97 Ratings
    Automated Threat Identification00 Ratings8.77 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management Tools
    Comparison of Vulnerability Management Tools features of Automox and Qualys TruRisk Platform
    Feature
    Automox
    -
    Ratings
    Qualys TruRisk Platform
    8.5
    9 Ratings
    5% above category average
    IT Asset Realization00 Ratings8.89 Ratings
    Authentication00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Configuration Monitoring00 Ratings8.57 Ratings
    Web Scanning00 Ratings8.88 Ratings
    Vulnerability Intelligence00 Ratings8.67 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AutomoxQualys TruRisk Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (126 ratings)
    8.6
    (25 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (91 ratings)
    2.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.2
    (6 ratings)
    5.0
    (7 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AutomoxQualys TruRisk Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Automox
    Smaller organisations such as ourselves, who have outgrown their MSP but still need to retain control of their system and have visibility of the estate. The tool enables us to have real-time visibility and deploy or remediate as needed. We have also purchased Rapid7, which integrates natively into the product, making it a more powerful tool moving forward.
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    Qualys
    Qualys Cloud Platform is well suited for organizations that need additional tools to secure and bolster their security from end to end. The automated, real-time threat protection is very quick to notify an admin of potential vulnerabilities and risks, as well as recommending quick fixes to resolve/close the gap before an incident occurs. QCP excels at portraying all of these in a single pane of glass, and find that the Qualys reports are more detailed than competitor product lines. One of our big issues with QCP is that you do have to pay for each scanner, which can quickly add up to large costs. For this reason, I would rate Qualys at a ~7 due to great features and functionality, but overall value could be better for a large organization. I would also say that QCP may make more sense for smaller organizations due to this pricing model.
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    Pros
    Automox
    • Shows applications installed on a specific asset
    • Able to push policies and updates remotely , creating policies is easy.
    • Keep track of compliant devices and when is the last time they have connected to the servers
    • All the great information provided within one single device
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    Qualys
    • It really does well at vulnerability scanning, which it is well known for. It's accuracy at finding vulnerabilities is top notch, more so than a lot of other vulnerability tools out there. In an organization/company you want this kind of accuracy at finding vulnerabilities in your network/endpoints
    • It is very good at managing endpoints on a consistent basis, meaning you can add endpoints to Qualys and have the platform scan/track/protect for vulnerabilities on an ongoing basis, without user intervention
    • It does really well at separating out and identifying what levels of criticality each vulnerability should fall into. This way, an organization/company can attack the more critical vulnerabilities first
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    Cons
    Automox
    • Server patching orchestration. There is no way to patch and reboot systems in order of importance, such as database servers before application servers.
    • Worklets for patching .net core and similar.
    • Worklets for removing unwanted Java installs or other unwanted software.
    • Integration with Tenable Vulnerability Management.
    • AI script development should be included at no additional cost; GPT or Gemini can be used instead for free and pasted into Automox. Why charge when others are free?
    • Official worklets are slow to be added or updated.
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    Qualys
    • This program is really complicated, the multiple functions that are presented to us are not very clear and in some cases, it is a matter of intuition to execute a function, it is not very informative.
    • The interface of this program can be a real problem; for our taste, this program looks a bit messy, and the interface does not help or guide you to find the options you need.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Automox
    This is a software that just works. Once configured its a set and forget kind of tool that keeps things up to date and alerts me if something is wrong. I was able to work through an expansion project to deploy an additional 500 devices in almost no time and create a robust self-patching environment.
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    Qualys
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    Usability
    Automox
    It truly functions like a single pane of glass. While our use case is for EC2 instances in AWS, it can manage endpoints across all clouds, or even deployed hardware (laptops). We do manage instances in multiple AWS accounts and there is no set up required between orgs. This accomplishes our needs for real time tracking, and historical reporting for all of our in scope resources.
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    Qualys
    Again, the usability of Qualys has been a pinpoint for this entire review. It was easily the worst thing about the product and because of this, I would not recommend Qualys to anybody in my field. This should be something that Qualys strives to improve if they wish to stay in business.
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    Support Rating
    Automox
    1. Simplicity and Ease of Use 2. Cross-Platform Support 3. Powerful Automation with Worklets 4. Real-Time Visibility and Control 5. Fast and Reliable Cloud-Based Updates 6. Strong Security Focus
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    Qualys
    They had a support page within the WAS to report any concerns or seek help. But the UI of that is not smooth. Regardless support staff were pretty responsive and helpful. They scheduled calls to understand and address our problems. Email support is good as well.
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    Implementation Rating
    Automox
    Implementing Automox successfully starts with a clear strategy for organizing and grouping devices based on operating systems, environments, or business criticality. This ensures that patching and configuration policies can be applied with precision. A phased rollout approach is essential—beginning with a pilot group allows teams to test patching schedules, reboot behaviors, and custom Worklets before scaling across the organization. Leveraging Worklets from the start can significantly boost automation by enforcing security baselines and performing routine system tasks. Integration with existing SOC tools, such as SIEMs, enhances visibility and response time by correlating patch compliance with threat intelligence. Additionally, aligning patching schedules with operational downtimes minimizes disruptions, and consistent monitoring and reporting helps maintain compliance and prepare for audits. Overall, Automox offers a streamlined and effective solution, but its true value is unlocked through thoughtful planning, testing, and integration with existing IT and security workflows.
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    Qualys
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    Alternatives Considered
    Automox
    All of these other products are overly complicated with user interfaces that are not very friendly.. too technical, even for IT pros. They are also expensive for smaller companies or those with limited IT budgets. I've found that these other solutions are really geared for larger enterprises more than small to midsized companies, which is fine... but then they tend to market themselves as good for everyone, when they are really not.
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    Qualys
    As described before Qualys is used to scan periodically the environment in order to check if there are some packages (Linux) or Applications (Windows) outdated, generating reports to the Service Owners, fulfilling what's is expected from us, attending all our expectations regarding the tool. That's why we'd choose Qualys to our organization.
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    Return on Investment
    Automox
    • Patches are now fully up to date and we have no longer been dinged for it from our pen testing partners.
    • Reduced man hours spent on maintaining an update server and the hours spent looking at each machine to ensure it patched all software both windows and third party.
    • Allows for us to provide a vendor with a means to connect to our systems without the use of a VPN.
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    Qualys
    • Big time-saving tool vs. having to comb through several system reports which ultimately can still have you missing unapproved software.
    • Quick snapshot via the dashboard provided a nice summary of where you're assets meet or do not meet your organization's policy requirements.
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