Qtangl vs Fortanix
Qtangl vs Fortanix — PQC Readiness Comparison (2026)
KMS/HSM-centric discovery with quantum readiness score — closest to our low-friction read-only pitch on keys.
Land the point: Fortanix answers where are my keys. We answer where is exposed crypto on the wire and can I prove I fixed it.
Their pitch
Read-only scan of encryption keys and data services across multicloud KMS/HSM with PQC Central readiness scoring.
Discovery: Read-only KMS, HSM, and secret-store scanning across AWS, Azure, GCP, Vault, CyberArk.
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Capability radar
Relative scores (0–5) across six buyer dimensions. Qtangl vs Fortanix.
| Dimension | Qtangl | Fortanix |
|---|---|---|
| Time to inventory | 5 | 4 |
| Verifiable evidence | 5 | 2 |
| Discovery depth | 4 | 3 |
| Platform breadth | 4 | 3 |
| Mid-market affordability | 4 | 3 |
| Self-serve path | 5 | 2 |
Discovery method coverage
No single discovery method is complete — NIST guidance recommends combining 2–3. Each vendor anchors to a primary method with characteristic blind spots.
| Vendor | Agentless external | Host / endpoint | Source / binary | Key / KMS | Certificate / CLM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qtangl | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Fortanix | partial | partial | no | yes | partial |
Where Qtangl wins
- Endpoint/protocol inventory (TLS, JWKS, SSH, email)
- Mosca HNDL and signed public verify
- Not tied to Fortanix key-management stack
Where Fortanix wins
- Buyers framing the problem as where are my keys
- Already in Fortanix/KMS ecosystem
We acknowledge competitor strengths — never disparage. Choose based on your program scope.
When to choose Fortanix
Your primary question is key and KMS inventory across multicloud and you plan Fortanix for key transition.
When to choose Qtangl
You need wire-exposed crypto posture, HNDL risk framing, and verifiable remediation proof — not just key locations.
FAQ
When should we choose Fortanix over Qtangl?
Multicloud KMS-centric programs where key inventory and Fortanix DSM transition are the primary scope.
When should we choose Qtangl over Fortanix?
Security teams prioritizing TLS/JWKS/SSH/email exposure, Mosca HNDL, and auditor-verifiable evidence.
Can we use both together?
Often yes. Many regulated teams keep a discovery incumbent for depth and layer Qtangl as the neutral evidence system of record — signed reports, transparency log, and Readiness Passport auditors verify independently.