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In our 2026 comparison of Qualys Web Application Scanning and Steampipe, Steampipe comes out ahead overall (weighted score 87% vs 82% for Qualys Web Application Scanning). Qualys Web Application Scanning is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review; Steampipe is rated 4.6/5 from 1 user review. Steampipe has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Qualys Web Application Scanning | Steampipe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Uncategorized | Uncategorized |
| User rating | 4.4/5 (1 reviews) | 4.6/5 (1 reviews) |
| Starting price | Not listed | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Linux |
| Ease of use | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Customer support | — | 4.0/5 |
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Qualys Web Application Scanning is a runner-up with a composite score of 82%.
Pricing: SUBSCRIPTION (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
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Strong usability with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
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Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: Web).
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Steampipe wins overall with a weighted score of 87% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Steampipe has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
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Strong usability with a user rating of 4.4/5 stars.
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Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Web, Linux).
Steampipe scores higher across 1 of 11 key dimensions with a 5-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Steampipe scores higher across 1 of 11 key dimensions with a 5-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Qualys Web Application Scanning is rated 4.4/5 from 1 user review. Steampipe is rated 4.6/5 from 1 user review. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Steampipe has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Qualys Web Application Scanning does not list a free plan or trial; Steampipe offers a free plan.
Qualys Web Application Scanning supports Web; Steampipe supports Web and Linux.
Qualys Web Application Scanning has an ease-of-use rating of 4.2/5, Steampipe has an ease-of-use rating of 4.4/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
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Qualys Web Application Scanning is a cybersecurity solution focused on web application vulnerability scanning and compliance. It helps application security, engineering and IT teams evaluate vulnerabilities, understand potential impact and coordinate practical remediation. Capabilities and delivery options vary by edition and contract.
Steampipe addresses SQL queries across cloud services. Using SQL to inspect cloud services is a clever fit for teams that already know relational queries and want ad hoc audits. It is not a replacement for a managed alerting pipeline. Someone still needs to schedule queries and respond to results.
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