Qualys TotalAppSec is a commercial dynamic application security testing solution by Qualys. Wallarm API Security is a commercial API security solution by Wallarm. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
What our shortlists say about each one.
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
Best for: Teams wanting inline API blocking without specifications
Wallarm earns its place because it can start blocking before your APIs are documented, which helps when your specs lag behind the code. It runs hybrid, so you can put the filtering where your traffic is. Before you choose it, test its blocking modes on your busiest APIs, because a wrong block there lands on real users.
From Best API Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Cloud-based DAST solution for web app & API security with AI-powered scanning
Inline API discovery and protection platform blocking attacks, abuse, and ATO.
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Qualys TotalAppSec fits if you want a cloud product.
Wallarm API Security fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Common questions when comparing Qualys TotalAppSec vs Wallarm API Security for dynamic application security testing.
Qualys TotalAppSec: Cloud-based DAST solution for web app & API security with AI-powered scanning, built by Qualys.
Wallarm API Security: Inline API discovery and protection platform blocking attacks, abuse, and ATO, built by Wallarm.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Qualys TotalAppSec is made by Qualys. Wallarm API Security is made by Wallarm. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
In part. Qualys TotalAppSec and Wallarm API Security 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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