Updated May 13, 2026 · Independent Analysis
Only in Wiz
- ✦ Agentless Cloud Scanning
- ✦ CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Mgmt)
- ✦ CWPP (Workload Protection)
45%+ users · est. 2020
Only in Lacework
- ✦ CSPM
- ✦ CWPP
- ✦ Behavioral Analytics (Polygraph)
1k+ users · est. 2015
Feature Matrix
1 differences found across 10 standardized features
Pros & Cons Face-Off
Evaluative strengths and weaknesses — not feature lists
Pros
- +Agentless deployment — live in minutes, not months
- +Security Graph surfaces critical risks others miss
- +Covers CSPM + CWPP + CIEM + CDR in one platform
- +Trusted by 45% of Fortune 100
Cons
- −Premium pricing that grows with cloud spend
- −Some teams find the sheer breadth overwhelming to operationalize
Pros
- +Polygraph behavioral analytics reduces false positive fatigue
- +Strong anomaly detection for dynamic cloud environments
- +Now backed by Fortinet's enterprise distribution
- +Good compliance framework automation
Cons
- −Acquired by Fortinet — product roadmap uncertainty
- −Less brand recognition than Wiz/CrowdStrike
At a Glance
Starting PriceContactvsContact
Feature Count16 featuresvs16 features
Frequently Asked Questions