Updated May 13, 2026 · Independent Analysis
SysdigvsTenable
Pricing Intelligence
Sysdig Plans
Paid plans only
Enterprise
Custom- • Runtime security
- • CNAPP
- • Threat detection
Tenable Plans
Paid plans only
Tenable OneBest Value
$5290/yr- • Exposure management
- • Asset inventory
- • Risk scoring
Tenable.io
Custom- • Cloud VM
- • Web app scanning
- • Container security
Tenable.sc
Custom- • On-prem VM
- • Compliance
- • OT security
Feature Matrix
3 differences found across 10 standardized features
Feature
Sysdig
Tenable
CWPP
✓
✗
IaC Scanning
✓
✗
CDR
✓
✗
Total (raw)
16
16
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
- +43k+ customers — industry standard for vulnerability management
- +Nessus scanner is the most widely trusted vuln scanner
- +Tenable One covers cloud, OT, identity and web in one platform
- +Strong risk-based prioritization engine
Cons
- −Not a CNAPP — limited runtime and detection capabilities
- −Can generate overwhelming alert volumes without mature processes
At a Glance
User Rating
4.5/5vs4.5/5
Sysdig
Tenable
Starting Price
Contactvs$5290/mo
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Feature Count
16 featuresvs16 features
Sysdig
Tenable
User Base
1vs43
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