Imperva API Security is a commercial API security solution by Imperva. Qualys TotalAppSec is a commercial dynamic application security testing solution by Qualys. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
What our shortlists say about each one.
Best for: Imperva WAF customers adding API discovery
Imperva earns a spot because it catches one user reading another user's data as it happens and can block it inline through the WAF you may already run. It suits you best if that WAF is Imperva Cloud WAF or WAF Gateway, and its self-managed option helps on hybrid estates. Imperva is now part of Thales, so check the roadmap and support model after that move.
From Best API Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Best for: Enterprises consolidating DAST with Qualys VM and cloud asset inventory
The limitation is that TotalAppSec delivers the most value when you are already in the Qualys ecosystem, specifically running Qualys CSAM or VMDR. The integrations with those products are native and tight. As a standalone DAST solution evaluated in isolation, the complexity of the platform may outweigh the benefits for teams without existing Qualys investment. This is an enterprise play, and it is priced and scoped accordingly.
From Best DAST Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Unified API security platform for discovery, risk assessment, and mitigation
Cloud-based DAST solution for web app & API security with AI-powered scanning
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Imperva API Security fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Qualys TotalAppSec fits if you want a cloud product.
Common questions when comparing Imperva API Security vs Qualys TotalAppSec for API security.
Imperva API Security: Unified API security platform for discovery, risk assessment, and mitigation, built by Imperva.
Qualys TotalAppSec: Cloud-based DAST solution for web app & API security with AI-powered scanning, built by Qualys.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Imperva API Security is made by Imperva. Qualys TotalAppSec is made by Qualys. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
In part. Imperva API Security and Qualys TotalAppSec are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Both cover OWASP. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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