Nuclei vs Qualys External Attack Surface Management

Nuclei

7.3 #7 in Vulnerability Scanning Software

About Nuclei

Qualys External Attack Surface Management

7.8 #4 in Patch Management Software

About Qualys External Attack Surface Management
NucleiQualys External Attack Surface Management
Free planYesNo
Free trialNoYes
Paid fromFree—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, self-hosted, Windowsapi, Linux, Web
Free planYesNo
Deployment model—hybrid
Supported targets—routers, switches, firewalls, servers, workstations, databases, printers, wireless access devices, cloud assets, containers, mobile devices, OT and IoT assets
Authenticated scanning—Yes
Continuous scanning—Yes
Compliance frameworks—PCI DSS, HIPAA, CIS

Both are listed in Best Vulnerability Scanning Software, Best Web Application Security Scanners, Best Network Vulnerability Scanners. On The Geeks Club, Qualys External Attack Surface Management scores higher on our published basis.