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Head-to-head · Kubernetes Security Software

Aqua Security vs SUSE NeuVector

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Aqua Security #1 in Kubernetes Security Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Aqua Security
SUSE NeuVector #6 in Kubernetes Security Software 8.7/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit SUSE NeuVector

Aqua Security leads on 0 checks, SUSE NeuVector on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAqua Security · 9.4/10

Aqua Security scores higher on our rubric for kubernetes security software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

On deployment model, Aqua Security gives you Hybrid where SUSE NeuVector offers Self_hosted.

Aqua Security is the better fit for enterprises needing broad Kubernetes security. SUSE NeuVector is the better fit for open-source teams needing broad container security.

  • Aqua Security fits best

    Enterprises needing broad Kubernetes security

  • SUSE NeuVector fits best

    Open-source teams needing broad container security

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Side by side

Feature Aqua Security 9.4/10 Visit ↗ SUSE NeuVector 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Kubernetes Security Software #6 in Kubernetes Security Software
Best for Enterprises needing broad Kubernetes security Open-source teams needing broad container security
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price — Open source
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Support Email, Tickets Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 17 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Aqua Security 3/5 · SUSE NeuVector 3/5
Image scanning ✓ ✓
Posture management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Runtime protection ✓ ✓
Admission control ✓ ✓
Identity security Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Self_hosted
Managed Kubernetes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers image, registry, posture, admission, runtime, SBOM, and forensics
  • Supports Kubernetes, major cloud services, registries, CI/CD, and SIEM tools
  • Adds runtime context for vulnerability prioritization and attack prevention
  • Free open-source image and registry scanning
  • Runtime protection, segmentation, and admission control
  • Multi-cluster management with CI/CD integrations
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Repository- and workload-based pricing can complicate budgeting
  • Self-hosted deployment limits platform coverage
  • Requires teams to operate the security platform
  • Policy breadth may exceed narrow security needs
Our verdict

Aqua Security is a cloud-native application protection platform for organizations securing software from development through production. It brings together scanning for container images, repositories, vulnerabilities, secrets, malware, and…

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SUSE NeuVector is an open-source, Kubernetes-native container security platform for teams building and operating containerized applications. It covers vulnerability and compliance scanning across images, registries, containers, hosts, and…

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  1. Aqua SecurityKubernetes Security Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. SUSE NeuVectorKubernetes Security Software 8.7Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Aqua Security — where it wins

    • Covers image, registry, posture, admission, runtime, SBOM, and forensics
    • Supports Kubernetes, major cloud services, registries, CI/CD, and SIEM tools
    • Adds runtime context for vulnerability prioritization and attack prevention

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • Repository- and workload-based pricing can complicate budgeting

  • SUSE NeuVector — where it wins

    • Free open-source image and registry scanning
    • Runtime protection, segmentation, and admission control
    • Multi-cluster management with CI/CD integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment limits platform coverage
    • Requires teams to operate the security platform
    • Policy breadth may exceed narrow security needs

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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