Updated May 13, 2026 · Independent Analysis

★ 4.5/5+0.3 vs Prisma Cloud
Only in Aqua Security
- ✦ Container Image Scanning
- ✦ Runtime Protection
- ✦ VM Security
500+ users · est. 2015

★ 4.2/5-0.3 vs Aqua Security
Only in Prisma Cloud
- ✦ CIEM
- ✦ Container Security
- ✦ IaC Scanning (Checkov)
3k+ users · est. 2018
Feature Matrix
1 differences found across 10 standardized features
Feature
Aqua Security
Prisma Cloud
Pros & Cons Face-Off
Evaluative strengths and weaknesses — not feature lists
Pros
- +Open source Trivy widely adopted in CI/CD pipelines
- +Best software supply chain security in cloud-native space
- +Comprehensive serverless and VM coverage
- +Strong developer integration and shift-left approach
Cons
- −CSPM posture management less comprehensive than Wiz/Orca
- −Smaller sales force than larger CNAPP vendors
Pros
- +Broadest CNAPP feature set — covers every cloud security use case
- +Deep PANW ecosystem integration
- +Strong WAF and network security integration
- +Checkov open-source IaC scanner drives community adoption
Cons
- −Complex UI due to feature breadth
- −Credit-based licensing difficult to forecast
At a Glance
Starting PriceContactvsContact
Feature Count16 featuresvs16 features
Frequently Asked Questions