Head-to-head · Infrastructure as Code Security Software
Snyk IaC vs DryRun Security IaC Security
Snyk IaC leads on 0 checks, DryRun Security IaC Security on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSnyk IaC · 9.1/10
- Free planonly Snyk IaC
Snyk IaC scores higher on our rubric for infrastructure as code security software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Snyk IaC is the better fit for managed IaC security for established teams. DryRun Security IaC Security is the better fit for teams needing AI-assisted IaC workflows.
- Snyk IaC fits best
Managed IaC security for established teams
- DryRun Security IaC Security fits best
Teams needing AI-assisted IaC workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Snyk IaC 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | DryRun Security IaC Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Infrastructure as Code Security Software | #6 in Infrastructure as Code Security Software |
| Best for | Managed IaC security for established teams | Teams needing AI-assisted IaC workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $25/user/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 109+ integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Snyk IaC 6/7 · DryRun Security IaC Security 6/7 | ||
| Terraform analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kubernetes analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| CloudFormation analysis | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Custom policies | ✓ | ✓ |
| Secrets detection | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Pull request scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| IDE integration | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Snyk IaC analyzes infrastructure-as-code configurations for security misconfigurations before deployment. It is designed for developers, DevOps teams, AppSec teams, and organizations managing cloud infrastructure. Coverage includes… Read the review → |
DryRun Security is a cloud application-security platform with Infrastructure as Code security capabilities for engineering, developer, and application-security teams. It analyzes Terraform and Kubernetes configurations alongside related… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Snyk IaC — where it wins
- Scans Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Helm, and ARM templates
- Custom Open Policy Agent policies plus CI/CD policy gates
- Pull-request checks, remediation guidance, reporting, and drift management
Where it doesn't
- Ignite uses annual billing at $1,260 per contributing developer
- The broader platform scope may exceed the needs of IaC-only buyers
- Next business day support is highlighted for the Team plan
DryRun Security IaC Security — where it wins
- Scans Terraform and Kubernetes configurations for security misconfigurations
- Adds custom natural-language policies and secrets detection
- Connects pull requests, IDEs, APIs, MCP, and AI assistants
Where it doesn't
- Pricing uses a contact-sales process
- Analysis is centered on Terraform and Kubernetes IaC
- Risk management and automation require adoption of its wider platform
- Snyk IaC9.1/10 · Free plan
A broad IaC security layer for teams that need scanning, governance, and drift management.
Visit Snyk IaCFull verdict → - DryRun Security IaC Security8.8/10 · Pricing on request
AI-assisted IaC analysis with policy controls, secrets detection, and developer workflow integrations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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