SecPortal vs Qualys
Scanning plus everything after
Qualys is an enterprise vulnerability management platform with deep network scanning capabilities. SecPortal delivers scanning, AI-powered reporting, client delivery, and engagement management in one platform — starting free with transparent pricing.
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| Feature | SecPortal | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| External vulnerability scanning | ||
| Web application scanning (DAST) | ||
| Code scanning (SAST/SCA) | Partial | |
| AI-powered report generation | ||
| Branded client portal | ||
| Engagement management | ||
| Built-in invoicing & payments | ||
| Compliance tracking (6 frameworks) | ||
| CVSS 3.1 auto-scoring | ||
| Continuous monitoring | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Transparent pricing | ||
| Setup time | 2 minutes | Days/weeks |
| Target user | Consultancies & teams | Enterprise IT |
SecPortal vs Qualys: managed platform vs enterprise infrastructure
Qualys is one of the longest-established names in vulnerability management, and its platform has earned that reputation. The Qualys Cloud Platform offers extensive scanning capabilities including network vulnerability assessment, web application scanning, cloud security posture management, and compliance monitoring. For large enterprises with dedicated security operations teams, hundreds of thousands of assets to manage, and the budget for enterprise licensing, Qualys provides comprehensive coverage with deep integration across the vulnerability management lifecycle.
However, Qualys was built for enterprise security teams managing their own infrastructure, not for consultancies delivering security assessments to external clients. It has no engagement management, no client portal, no AI-powered reporting, and no invoicing. The setup process requires agent deployment, appliance configuration, and often weeks of professional services engagement before the first scan runs. SecPortal takes the opposite approach: a managed platform purpose-built for security consultancies that need scanning, reporting, client delivery, and billing in a single workflow. You sign up, verify a domain, and run your first scan in minutes rather than weeks.
Where Qualys falls short for consultancies
Enterprise-Only Pricing
Qualys requires custom contracts, sales calls, and minimum commitments. There is no transparent pricing page, no monthly billing option, and no way to start small. The platform is built for large enterprises, not independent consultancies or growing security firms.
No Client Portal
Qualys has no branded delivery mechanism for consulting firms. Scan results stay inside the Qualys console, and sharing them with clients requires manual exports, redacted screenshots, or custom integrations that add hours to every engagement.
No AI-Powered Reports
Qualys produces technical scan output with vulnerability listings and severity ratings, but it does not generate narrative reports. Executive summaries, remediation roadmaps, and client-ready deliverables must be written manually outside the platform.
No Engagement Management
Qualys is a scanner, not a workflow platform. There is no concept of engagements, scoping, client relationships, or assessment lifecycle management. Consultancies need separate tools to track what was tested, when, and for whom.
Complex Setup
Qualys typically requires agent deployment across assets, appliance configuration for internal scanning, extensive onboarding with professional services, and weeks of setup before the first useful scan. The learning curve is steep for smaller teams.
No Built-In Invoicing
Qualys has no payment collection, billing integration, or invoice generation. Consultancies that use Qualys for scanning still need separate accounting software and manual processes to bill clients for the assessments they deliver.
What SecPortal adds to the picture
Integrated Scanning Workflow
Domain scanning, authenticated web testing, and code scanning are part of your engagement workflow. Results flow directly into findings, reports, and client deliverables without manual data transfer or tool switching.
AI-Powered Report Generation
Generate executive summaries, technical reports, and remediation roadmaps from your scan findings and manual testing results with a single click. Claude AI transforms raw data into professional narrative format.
Branded Client Portal
Every workspace gets a white-labeled client portal on your subdomain. Clients log in to review findings, track remediation progress, download reports, and communicate with your team, all under your brand.
Full-Stack Scanning
External domain scanning with 16+ modules, authenticated web application testing with stored credentials, and code scanning with SAST and SCA analysis. One platform covers the full attack surface without separate licenses.
Free Plan Available
Start with a free plan that includes scans, findings, and client management. Scale to Pro or Team pricing as your practice grows. No sales calls, no minimum commitments, no annual contracts required.
Two-Minute Setup
Sign up, create your workspace, verify a domain, and launch your first scan in under two minutes. SecPortal is a managed cloud platform with zero infrastructure to deploy, configure, or maintain.
Why teams switch to SecPortal
- Replace enterprise licensing costs with transparent monthly pricing that scales with your actual usage
- Stop exporting scan results manually and let AI generate client-ready reports directly from your findings
- Give clients their own branded portal to view findings and track remediation instead of sharing spreadsheets via email
- Eliminate weeks of setup and onboarding by switching to a platform that is ready to use in minutes
- Manage engagements, clients, findings, and scans in one platform instead of using Qualys alongside separate project management tools
- Add code scanning to your service offering without purchasing and integrating another enterprise tool
- Invoice clients directly from the platform with Stripe integration instead of managing billing separately
- Start with a free plan and upgrade only when your practice needs it, with no annual commitments or minimum seats
Try the modern alternative
Scanning, reporting, and client delivery in one platform — start free, no sales call needed.
No credit card required. Free plan available forever.