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Head-to-head · SaaS Security Posture Management Software

Obsidian Security vs Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Obsidian Security #3 in SaaS Security Posture Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site
Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security #9 in SaaS Security Posture Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

Obsidian Security leads on 1 check, Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreObsidian Security · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Obsidian Security

Obsidian Security scores higher on our rubric for saas security posture management software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #9.

Obsidian Security offers free plan; Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security doesn't publish it.

Obsidian Security is the better fit for teams wanting full SSPM with a free tier. Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security is the better fit for large organizations needing extensive app coverage.

  • Obsidian Security fits best

    Teams wanting full SSPM with a free tier

  • Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security fits best

    Large organizations needing extensive app coverage

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Side by side

Feature Obsidian Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #3 in SaaS Security Posture Management Software #9 in SaaS Security Posture Management Software
Best for Teams wanting full SSPM with a free tier Large organizations needing extensive app coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001 SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR
Integrations 15 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Enterprise Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Obsidian Security 4/4 · Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security 4/4
Misconfiguration checks ✓ ✓
Permission analysis ✓ ✓
Automated remediation ✓ ✓
Compliance monitoring ✓ ✓
Specs
Connected SaaS apps Not published Not published
Access model Read_write Read_write
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports discovery and spear-phishing detection
  • Covers permissions, compliance, shadow apps, and AI risks
  • Automated remediation across 15 listed integrations
  • Supports 100+ SaaS applications through API-based connections
  • Analyzes permissions, identities, OAuth integrations, and plugins
  • Provides one-click and automated remediation for misconfigurations
Cons
  • Foundations and Advanced require a quote
  • Advanced detection and forensics require a higher tier
  • Focused on SaaS applications, integrations, identities, and AI agents
  • Pricing requires a conversation with sales
  • Access is provided through the web platform
  • Only five integrations are named in the published product details
Our verdict

Obsidian Security is a cloud SaaS security platform for enterprise security teams managing third-party applications, integrations, identities, and AI agents. Its SSPM capabilities cover continuous configuration monitoring, misconfiguration…

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Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security is a SaaS security posture management product for security teams overseeing sanctioned cloud applications. It continuously monitors SaaS configurations, identities, permissions, integrations, and…

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  1. Obsidian SecuritySaaS Security Posture Management Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS SecuritySaaS Security Posture Management Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Obsidian Security — where it wins

    • Free plan supports discovery and spear-phishing detection
    • Covers permissions, compliance, shadow apps, and AI risks
    • Automated remediation across 15 listed integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Foundations and Advanced require a quote
    • Advanced detection and forensics require a higher tier
    • Focused on SaaS applications, integrations, identities, and AI agents

  • Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security — where it wins

    • Supports 100+ SaaS applications through API-based connections
    • Analyzes permissions, identities, OAuth integrations, and plugins
    • Provides one-click and automated remediation for misconfigurations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a conversation with sales
    • Access is provided through the web platform
    • Only five integrations are named in the published product details
  • Obsidian Security9.2/10 · Free plan

    A full SSPM platform with discovery, permission analysis, compliance, and a free tier.

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  • Palo Alto Networks Prisma SaaS Security8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    An enterprise-focused SSPM platform with broad SaaS coverage and automated remediation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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