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Head-to-head · Cloud Security Posture Management Software

Cyscale CSPM vs Upwind Cloud Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Cyscale CSPM #14 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software 7.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Cyscale
Upwind Cloud Security #20 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Upwind

Cyscale CSPM 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 scoreCyscale CSPM · 7.6/10
  • Free trialonly Cyscale CSPM

Cyscale CSPM scores higher on our rubric for cloud security posture management software: 7.6 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #20.

Cyscale CSPM is the better fit for enterprises needing deep compliance controls. Upwind Cloud Security is the better fit for teams needing CSPM plus runtime protection.

  • Cyscale CSPM fits best

    Enterprises needing deep compliance controls

  • Upwind Cloud Security fits best

    Teams needing CSPM plus runtime protection

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Side by side

Feature Cyscale CSPM 7.6/10 Visit ↗ Upwind Cloud Security 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 6.9
Ranking #14 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software #20 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software
Best for Enterprises needing deep compliance controls Teams needing CSPM plus runtime protection
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $850/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 13 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cyscale CSPM 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 ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, NIS 2, DORA CIS, HIPAA, NIST, SOC 2
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-cloud inventory across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud
  • Compliance mapping, evidence collection, and custom policy management
  • Identity, attack-path context, IaC scanning, and automated correction
  • 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
  • Pro starts at $850 per month with annual billing
  • Enterprise pricing is tailored rather than publicly listed
  • Web platform access may not suit teams seeking broader platform coverage
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Web platform only
  • Broad scope may exceed needs for CSPM-only teams
Our verdict

Cyscale CSPM is a cloud security posture management platform for security, engineering, and compliance teams managing multi-cloud infrastructure. It connects with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud to build an asset…

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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. Cyscale CSPMCloud Security Posture Management Software 7.614-day trial
  2. Upwind Cloud SecurityCloud Security Posture Management Software 6.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cyscale CSPM — where it wins

    • Multi-cloud inventory across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud
    • Compliance mapping, evidence collection, and custom policy management
    • Identity, attack-path context, IaC scanning, and automated correction

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro starts at $850 per month with annual billing
    • Enterprise pricing is tailored rather than publicly listed
    • Web platform access may not suit teams seeking broader platform coverage

  • 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
  • Cyscale CSPM7.6/10 · 14-day trial

    A compliance-focused multi-cloud CSPM with strong context and a high annual starting price.

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  • Upwind Cloud Security6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad CSPM with runtime protection, DevOps scanning, and automated remediation.

    Visit UpwindFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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