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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Vulnerability Management
CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight
$7.5–$11.17
/user/month
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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| Price escalation | 100% renewal fee reported (though this is from 2014 and may be outdated) | Customers report ability to negotiate discounts after incidents or at renewal, suggesting pricing flexibility |