Compare IBM OpenPages and Qualys - Jul 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jul 07, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - IBM OpenPages or Qualys?

IBM OpenPages is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Qualys, and Qualys is rated higher (82/100) than IBM OpenPages (63/100). IBM OpenPages offers users more features (4) than Qualys (0).

Looking for the right Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

IBM Vs. QualysGuard

IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

QualysGuard: The QualysGuard Cloud Platform and integrated suite of solutions helps businesses simplify security operations and lower the cost of compliance by delivering critical security intelligence on demand and automating the full spectrum of auditing, compliance and protection for IT systems and web applications

Who is more expensive? IBM OpenPages or Qualys?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for IBM OpenPages and Qualys.

IBM OpenPages price starts at $272 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 OpenPages is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software. Qualys price starts at $1,995 per license , When comparing Qualys to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software cost.

Bottom line: IBM OpenPages cost is around the same cost of Qualys.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared IBM OpenPages Vs. Qualys based on some of the most important and required Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) features.

IBM OpenPages: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting.

Qualys: We are still working to collect the list of features for Qualys.

Target customer size

Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises. and Qualys's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.



IBM OpenPages

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $272 per user/year

IBM OpenPages is a risk and compliance management solution for businesses of all sizes. It helps in the management of risk and compliance initiatives across the enterprise, among other capabilities. The softwar...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Regulatory compliance.

Qualys

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

starts at $1,995 per license

Qualys is a leading cloud-based Security software, it is designed to support medium and large size business. Qualys received a rating of 4.4 from ITQlick team. The software cost is considered affordable (2.3/5...

Categories: Network Monitoring, Network Security, Regulatory compliance.

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IBM OpenPages: 4 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Budgeting & Forecasting

Qualys: 0 Features

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Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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IBM Open...
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
63/100
Pricing
5.8/10
License pricing
$272 per user/year
Functionality
7
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Qualys
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$1,995 per license
Functionality
3
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ARIS
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
5.2/10
License pricing
$100 per user/month
Functionality
4
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ControlScan
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
4.8/10
License pricing
$249 per license
Functionality
4
Audit (M...
ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$10,000 per year
Functionality
3
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