Tenable Vulnerability Management vs Qualys VMDR Pricing (2026)
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Tenable Vulnerability Management vs Qualys VMDR

Vulnerability Management pricing comparison · 2026

Tenable Vulnerability Management pricing ranges from $308–$308/user/month, while Qualys VMDR ranges from $596–$6805/user/month. Tenable Vulnerability Management is typically 84% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Tenable Vulnerability Management
Tenable Vulnerability Management starts at $3,700 per year ($308/month) for 100 assets on
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$18K $35K
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Qualys VMDR
Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response) costs $596–$6,805/month as
verified 6w ago
$18K $35K
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Tenable saves $18K vs Qualys · 25 seats
Cheapest $18K
Spread 50%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Vulnerability Management (100 assets, 1yr)
$92K/yr
year 1 license · $308/seat
256 hosts (monthly)
$283K/yr
year 1 license · $942/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$18K/yr
Vendr · n=88 avg 11% negotiated
Median annual
$35K/yr
Vendr · n=104 avg 13% negotiated
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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 4 sourced facts
3 contract · Vendr median
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 17 sourced facts
12 hidden-cost · 3 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium 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
No hidden costs documented
5 documented
  • Separate Licensing for Additional Modules
    15-40% of base license costs
    3 sources
  • Complex QLU-Based Cloud Licensing
    10-25% of base license costs
    2 sources
  • Aggressive Sales Tactics and Account Management Issues
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Per-Scanner Fees for Additional Scanners
    5-20% of base license costs
    2 sources
  • High 100% Renewal Rate
    100% of first-year costs annually
    1 source
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Contract terms

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

Tenable
Qualys
Auto-renewal
—
Yes
Cancellation
—
—
Commitment
1 year
Annual
Price escalation
2-16% annual increases reported, depending on negotiation. Initial renewal quotes often include 7-16% uplifts that can be negotiated down to 2-5%.
100% renewal rate reported; pricing described as 'strict until they're going to lose'
Can downgrade
—
—
Based on 6 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
No public ratings yet
Best for
Small to mid-size organizations needing continuous vulnerability scanning across IT, cloud, and hybrid environments
Watch out
Pricing is significantly higher than competitors
Trustpilot
1out of 5 (1)
Best for
Small to mid-size organizations with up to 128 managed hosts
Watch out
Aggressive and relentless sales tactics
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Vulnerability Management

Tenable Vulnerability Management

$308–$308
/user/month
2 plans
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Vulnerability Management

Qualys VMDR

$596–$6805
/user/month
6 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

Tenable Vulnerability Management and Qualys VMDR both operate in the vulnerability management category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Tenable Vulnerability Management Qualys VMDR
Vulnerability Management (100 assets, 1yr) $308 /per month (billed $3,700/yr for 100 assets) $596 /month
Enterprise / Tenable One Custom $942 /month
512 hosts (monthly) — $1.5K /month
1024 hosts (monthly) — $2.4K /month
2048 hosts (monthly) — $3.7K /month
5120 hosts (monthly) — $6.8K /month

Market Intelligence

Tenable Vulnerability Management

Median annual cost
$17,598
Average negotiated discount
11%
Based on
88 deals

Qualys VMDR

Median annual cost
$35,337
Average negotiated discount
13%
Based on
104 deals

Contract Terms

Term Tenable Vulnerability Management Qualys VMDR
Auto-renewal — Yes
Cancellation — —
Minimum commitment 1 year Annual
Price escalation 2-16% annual increases reported, depending on negotiation. Initial renewal quotes often include 7-16% uplifts that can be negotiated down to 2-5%. 100% renewal rate reported; pricing described as 'strict until they're going to lose'

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