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Head-to-head · Cloud Security Posture Management Software

Cloudanix vs Upwind Cloud Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Cloudanix #13 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Cloudanix
Upwind Cloud Security #20 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Upwind

Cloudanix leads on 0 checks, Upwind Cloud Security on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloudanix · 7.7/10

Cloudanix scores higher on our rubric for cloud security posture management software: 7.7 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #20.

Cloudanix is the better fit for cost-conscious teams needing full CSPM coverage. Upwind Cloud Security is the better fit for teams needing CSPM plus runtime protection.

  • Cloudanix fits best

    Cost-conscious teams needing full CSPM coverage

  • Upwind Cloud Security fits best

    Teams needing CSPM plus runtime protection

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Side by side

Feature Cloudanix 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Upwind Cloud Security 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 6.9
Ranking #13 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software #20 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software
Best for Cost-conscious teams needing full CSPM coverage Teams needing CSPM plus runtime protection
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $14.99/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 15 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudanix 6/6 · Upwind Cloud Security 6/6
Multi-cloud support ✓ ✓
Cloud asset inventory ✓ ✓
IaC scanning ✓ ✓
Identity risk analysis ✓ ✓
Attack path analysis ✓ ✓
Automated remediation ✓ ✓
Specs
Compliance frameworks SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, CIS, APRA, MAS, CMMC 2.0, HITRUST CIS, HIPAA, NIST, SOC 2
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-cloud inventory, compliance, identity analysis, and attack-path mapping
  • Automated and one-click remediation with configuration drift detection
  • Integrations across cloud, code, workflow, and security operations tools
  • Maps cloud assets, relationships, identities, and attack paths
  • Adds IaC, vulnerability, secrets, malware, and exposed-data scanning
  • Connects with DevOps, identity, SIEM, and ITSM tools
Cons
  • No permanent free plan; pricing is usage-metered with minimum quantities
  • Broader coverage may require several paid modules or add-ons
  • Advanced enterprise controls are reserved for enterprise plans
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Web platform only
  • Broad scope may exceed needs for CSPM-only teams
Our verdict

Cloudanix is a cloud security platform for security, DevSecOps, platform, and GRC teams. Its core posture capabilities continuously inventory cloud assets, detect misconfigurations, monitor compliance, analyze excessive permissions, and…

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Upwind Cloud Security is a cloud security platform for security, DevOps, and platform teams. It combines cloud security posture management with runtime threat detection and response across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud. Its…

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  1. CloudanixCloud Security Posture Management Software 7.7Paid
  2. Upwind Cloud SecurityCloud Security Posture Management Software 6.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cloudanix — where it wins

    • Multi-cloud inventory, compliance, identity analysis, and attack-path mapping
    • Automated and one-click remediation with configuration drift detection
    • Integrations across cloud, code, workflow, and security operations tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan; pricing is usage-metered with minimum quantities
    • Broader coverage may require several paid modules or add-ons
    • Advanced enterprise controls are reserved for enterprise plans

  • Upwind Cloud Security — where it wins

    • Maps cloud assets, relationships, identities, and attack paths
    • Adds IaC, vulnerability, secrets, malware, and exposed-data scanning
    • Connects with DevOps, identity, SIEM, and ITSM tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Web platform only
    • Broad scope may exceed needs for CSPM-only teams

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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