Tenable Vulnerability Management vs Qualys VMDR
Vulnerability Management pricing comparison · 2026
Tenable Vulnerability Management pricing ranges from $290–$1667/user/month, while Qualys VMDR ranges from $50–$1000/user/month. Qualys VMDR is typically 46% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
Vulnerability Management
Tenable Vulnerability Management
$290–$1667
/user/month
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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 | $290 /per year (starting) | $50 /per month (estimated) |
| Enterprise | $1.7K /per year (estimated for 500+ assets) | $1K /per year (estimated for 500+ assets) |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Tenable Vulnerability Management
2 scenarios$10,000
Small-Medium Business (50-100 assets)
$20,000 annually
$50,000
Mid-Market Enterprise (500+ assets)
$100,000+ annually
Qualys VMDR
1 scenario$2,000
Starter Kit (2017 pricing - may be outdated)
for scanner + 250 scans; $1,000 for additional 250 scans
Contract Terms
| Term | Tenable Vulnerability Management | Qualys VMDR |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | Yes |
| Cancellation | — | Not specified - renewal invoice issues can cause service interruption |
| Minimum commitment | 1 year | Typically 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 | 100% renewal fee reported (though this is from 2014 and may be outdated) |