Qualys VMDR vs CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight Pricing (2026)
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Qualys VMDR vs CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight

Vulnerability Management pricing comparison · 2026

Qualys VMDR pricing ranges from $50–$1000/user/month, while CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight ranges from $7.5–$11.17/user/month. CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight is typically 98% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Qualys VMDR
Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response) is a cloud-based security
verified 22d ago
$3.4K $300K
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CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight
CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight is a real-time vulnerability management solution built direct
verified 27d ago
$3.4K $300K
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Verdict · list-price math · year 1
CrowdStrike saves $297K vs Qualys · 25 seats
Cheapest $3.4K
Spread 99%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
VMDR Enterprise
$300K/yr
year 1 license · $1.0K/seat
Falcon Spotlight Premium
$3.4K/yr
year 1 license · $11/seat
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 7 sourced facts
5 hidden-cost · 2 contract
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 3 sourced facts
2 contract · 1 review platform
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence High confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
4 documented
  • Patch Management Separate License
    15-25% of license costs
    1 source
  • TotalCloud QLU-Based Licensing Complexity
    10-20% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Third-Party Integration Fees in ETM
    10-15% of license costs
    1 source
  • Per-Scanner Deployment Costs for MSPs
    20-30% of license costs
    1 source
No hidden costs documented
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Qualys
CrowdStrike
Auto-renewal
Yes
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Cancellation
Not specified - renewal invoice issues can cause service interruption
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Commitment
Typically annual
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Price escalation
100% renewal fee reported (though this is from 2014 and may be outdated)
Customers report ability to negotiate discounts after incidents or at renewal, suggesting pricing flexibility
Can downgrade
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Based on 4 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

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User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
No public ratings yet
Best for
Organizations seeking comprehensive vulnerability assessment with cloud-based deployment and basic threat detection
Watch out
Expensive pricing for internal VM scanning
Trustpilot
1/5 (16)
Best for
Organizations using CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint protection seeking integrated vulnerability management without traditional scanning overhead
Watch out
Poor customer service and responsiveness
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Vulnerability Management

Qualys VMDR

$50–$1000
/user/month
2 plans
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Vulnerability Management

CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight

$7.5–$11.17
/user/month
2 plans
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Qualys VMDR and CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight both operate in the vulnerability management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Qualys VMDR CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight
VMDR Essentials $50 /per month (estimated) $7.50 /per endpoint/year (total with base Falcon)
VMDR Enterprise $1K /per year (estimated for 500+ assets) $11.17 /per endpoint/year (total with Falcon Complete)

Contract Terms

Term Qualys VMDR CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight
Auto-renewal Yes —
Cancellation Not specified - renewal invoice issues can cause service interruption —
Minimum commitment Typically annual —
Price escalation 100% renewal fee reported (though this is from 2014 and may be outdated) Customers report ability to negotiate discounts after incidents or at renewal, suggesting pricing flexibility

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