Updated May 13, 2026 · Independent Analysis

★ 4.5/5+0.3 vs Prisma Cloud
Only in Sysdig
- ✦ Runtime Security (Falco-based)
- ✦ Vulnerability Management
- ✦ Drift Prevention
1k+ users · est. 2013
Only in Prisma Cloud
- ✦ CIEM
- ✦ Serverless Security
- ✦ IaC Scanning (Checkov)
3k+ users · est. 2018
Feature Matrix
2 differences found across 10 standardized features
Feature
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Pros & Cons Face-Off
Evaluative strengths and weaknesses — not feature lists
Pros
- +Creator and primary sponsor of CNCF Falco — community trust
- +Best runtime container security in the market
- +Strong Kubernetes-native architecture
- +Open source roots give strong community support
Cons
- −Less agentless than Wiz/Orca — agents required for full runtime visibility
- −CIEM capabilities less mature
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