SecuScan vs Qualys VMDR: escape the enterprise model
A modern EASM platform, hosted in Québec, accessible to SMBs and MSPs — with no multi-year commitment.
SecuScan, the Québec alternative to Qualys VMDR. Full external attack surface, sovereign AI and SMB pricing — without the enterprise ticket.
Feature comparison
Quick view of the main differences between the two solutions, to help you choose.
| Feature | SecuScan | Qualys VMDR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data residency in Québec / Canada | Hosted at OVH Beauharnois | ||
| CAD pricing | |||
| Native Québec Law 25 compliance | |||
| French (Québec) support | |||
| Public API | |||
| SSO Zitadel / OIDC | OIDC / SAML supported | ||
| SMB plan (<50 employees) | |||
| MSP / partner plan | |||
| EASM included in base plan | Qualys CSAM/EASM = add-on modules | ||
| Sovereign AI triage | |||
| Agentless scan (external-first) | Qualys needs an agent for full scans | ||
| Time-to-value < 1 hour | |||
| Transparent public pricing | |||
| Native multi-tenant for MSPs |
Legend: ✓ included, ✗ not available, − partial or optional. Based on public editor sites at time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
Qualys is more complete, why pick SecuScan?
Qualys is indeed feature-rich, but that richness comes with complexity, cost and an onboarding reserved for large accounts. SecuScan targets the external cybersecurity needs of SMBs: EASM, vulnerability scanning, AI prioritization. For 80% of use cases in a sub-250-employee organization, SecuScan is enough and 10× cheaper.
Is Qualys Law 25 compliant?
Qualys hosts data in multiple regions (USA, Europe, Asia). A Québec SMB must explicitly request Canadian hosting and sign a specific addendum. SecuScan is Law 25 compliant by default, with no additional step — all data stays in Québec.
Can I run authenticated scans with SecuScan?
Yes. SecuScan supports authenticated web scans (form, cookie, JWT, OIDC) and network scans (SSH, WinRM, SNMP). Setup takes 5 minutes via the UI, no agent install required.
How long does it take to get started?
Account in 2 minutes, first scan within the hour. No install, no 6-month POC. That is the fundamental difference with Qualys, whose full rollout often takes weeks.
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