KENSAI vs Qualys:
Enterprise Features Without Enterprise Prices
Qualys is the gold standard — but too expensive for most. KENSAI offers comparable features at a fraction of the cost.
Why DACH Companies Choose KENSAI
90% Cheaper
€99/month instead of €50,000+/year. Enterprise features without an enterprise budget.
Get Started Instantly
No 6-week onboarding. First scan in under 5 minutes.
AI Advantage
Strix AI prioritizes intelligently. Qualys has no AI support.
Qualys Challenges
Enterprise-Only Pricing
Qualys targets large enterprises. Mid-market and SMB often pay more than the ROI justifies.
Long Implementation
4-8 weeks onboarding, deploying agents, scheduling training. KENSAI: Scan in 5 minutes.
Complex UI
Qualys was built for security teams. KENSAI is optimized for developers and DevOps.
US-Cloud Only
Data in US data centers. KENSAI: 100% GDPR-compliant with German servers.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | KENSAI | Qualys |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered PrioritizationAdvantage | ||
| Instant Start (No Onboarding)Advantage | ||
| Transparent PricingAdvantage | ||
| Free Scan | ||
| Vulnerability Management | ||
| Asset Discovery | ||
| Web Application Scanning | ||
| Container Scanning | ||
| Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP) | Coming Soon | |
| NIS2 Compliance Mapping | Limited | |
| AI Auto-Remediation | ||
| GDPR-Compliant Servers (DE) | ||
| German Language & Support | Limited | |
| API Security Testing |
Pricing Comparison
Enterprise security does not have to mean enterprise prices
Starter / Small
Professional / Medium
Enterprise
💡 Typical Qualys Customer:
50 Assets × €300/Jahr = €15.000/Jahr KENSAI Professional: €1.188/Jahr (unbegrenzte Assets)
NIS2-Ready Without a Qualys Budget
29,000 German companies must become NIS2-compliant. KENSAI offers complete NIS2 mapping starting at €29/month.
NIS2 Compliance Check“We evaluated Qualys, but €50,000/year was outside our budget. With KENSAI we get 90% of the features for 10% of the price.”
IT Director, Mid-Sized Manufacturer
250 Employees, Bavaria