Comparison
QuantumSecure vs SandboxAQ
AQtive Guard cryptographic management.
QuantumSecure strengths
- Free CSA QRI assessment, no signup wall
- CBOM in CycloneDX 1.6, integrates with SBOM tooling
- Built-in private hybrid X.509 PQC certificate authority
- ACME-PQ enrollment out of the box
- Transparent Starter / Growth / Enterprise pricing
SandboxAQ strengths
- Strong cryptographic discovery and inventory
- Backed by Alphabet spinout pedigree and significant capital
- Mature relationships in financial services and government
Where SandboxAQ is light
- No bundled hybrid PQC certificate authority — relies on third-party CAs
- Long enterprise sales cycle and high entry price
- Limited self-service or free assessment tier
Feature-by-feature
| Capability | QuantumSecure | SandboxAQ |
|---|---|---|
| CSA QRI assessment | Free, self-service | Not offered |
| Cryptographic discovery (CBOM) | Yes (CycloneDX 1.6) | Yes (proprietary format) |
| Hybrid PQC certificate authority | Built-in | Third-party integration |
| ACME-PQ enrollment | Yes | Limited |
| Time to first scan | Hours | Weeks (services-led) |
| Pricing transparency | Public Starter / Growth / Enterprise | Quote-only |
Verdict
SandboxAQ is the right fit for very large regulated enterprises that want a services-heavy engagement and already have an existing PKI vendor. QuantumSecure wins on time to value, transparent pricing, and the integrated hybrid PQC CA — letting teams move from assessment to issuing real PQC certificates in days, not quarters.