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Qualys vs Fortinet

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two Cybersecurity providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Qualys vs Fortinet at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

QualysFortinet
Overall score77/10091/100
TierStandardElite
Capability (editorial)7792
Ease of use (editorial)7387
Value (editorial)7389
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Fortinet is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (91/100 vs 77/100), but both are credible Cybersecurity options. Qualys fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Fortinet fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Qualys

Qualys is cloud-based vulnerability and compliance.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Qualys review

Fortinet

Fortinet provides threat detection and protection across the attack surface.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Fortinet review

Qualys vs Fortinet — FAQ

Is Qualys better than Fortinet?

On RankedVendors, Fortinet scores 91/100 versus Qualys's 77/100, so Fortinet ranks higher overall in Cybersecurity. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Qualys and Fortinet?

Qualys is cloud-based vulnerability and compliance. Fortinet provides threat detection and protection across the attack surface. Both compete in Cybersecurity; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Qualys or Fortinet?

Our editorial value scores put Qualys at 73/100 and Fortinet at 89/100. Qualys is Quote-based; Fortinet is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.