Question 1

Is Qualys SSL Server Test the same as SSL Labs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Qualys hosts the SSL Server Test at ssllabs.com — it is the same deep TLS audit most people call SSL Labs. HTTPS Checker is a faster alternative when you need redirects, headers, mixed content, and an SSL grade in one report, not a full cipher-suite audit.

Question 2

What is a good Qualys SSL checker alternative?

Accepted Answer

HTTPS Checker returns a complete HTTPS health report in seconds: SSL grade, certificate expiry, redirect chain, security headers, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3, mixed content, CAA and DNSSEC. No signup, free bulk checks for up to 10 domains.

Question 3

When should I still use Qualys / SSL Labs?

Accepted Answer

Use Qualys SSL Server Test for compliance-grade TLS reviews, cipher inventory, and vulnerability-style protocol testing. Use HTTPS Checker for day-to-day checks after deploys, renewals, and redirect or header fixes.

Question 4

Does HTTPS Checker replace Qualys for PCI audits?

Accepted Answer

No. For formal compliance you may still need Qualys or another auditor-approved deep TLS scan. HTTPS Checker is built for site owners and developers who need fast, actionable HTTPS configuration feedback.

Qualys SSL Checker Alternative

HTTPS Checker vs Qualys SSL Server Test

Feature	HTTPS Checker	Qualys / SSL Labs
Results in seconds	Yes	No
SSL/TLS grade (A+ to F)	Yes	Yes
Redirect chain & 301/302 codes	Yes	No
Security headers (HSTS, CSP, …)	Yes	No
Mixed content detection	Yes	No
HTTP/2 & HTTP/3	Yes	HTTP/2 only
Deep cipher-suite audit	No	Yes
Bulk check (10 domains)	Yes	No
Free public API	Yes	Rate-limited