Head-to-head · Threat Modeling Software
ThreatOpus vs itemis SECURE
ThreatOpus leads on 0 checks, itemis SECURE on 0, and 5 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 scoreThreatOpus · 9.1/10
- Free planonly ThreatOpus
ThreatOpus scores higher on our rubric for threat modeling software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
ThreatOpus is the better fit for teams wanting affordable workflow-integrated modeling. itemis SECURE is the better fit for lifecycle teams needing configurable risk analysis.
- ThreatOpus fits best
Teams wanting affordable workflow-integrated modeling
- itemis SECURE fits best
Lifecycle teams needing configurable risk analysis
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Side by side
| Feature | ThreatOpus 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | itemis SECURE 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Threat Modeling Software | #6 in Threat Modeling Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting affordable workflow-integrated modeling | Lifecycle teams needing configurable risk analysis |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £129.99/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ThreatOpus 4/4 · itemis SECURE 4/4 | ||
| Attack-path analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk prioritization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collaborative review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Templates and frameworks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Project limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Modeling methods | Multiple | Multiple |
| Deployment | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | ThreatOpus is a cloud-hosted security platform for security, platform, and engineering teams that want threat modeling connected to development workflows. It combines AI-assisted modeling with pull-request security checks, allowing teams… Read the review → |
itemis SECURE is a model-based software product for threat analysis and risk assessment across the lifecycle of technical systems. It is aimed at teams in automotive, industrial, railway, and other environments working with standards such… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ThreatOpus — where it wins
- Free plan includes threat modeling, PR reviews, STRIDE, and collaboration tools
- Imports OpenAPI and Terraform with attack-path context and mitigation tracking
- Connects with major SCM, CI, chat, and collaboration platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to one repository and one SCM or CI provider
- All listed methodologies are reserved for the Pro and Enterprise tiers
- Single sign-on and unlimited workspaces are Enterprise features
itemis SECURE — where it wins
- Supports TARA, attack trees, attack paths, and lifecycle analysis
- Configurable risk, impact, feasibility, threat, and controls models
- Browser collaboration with DOCX and PDF report generation
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contact with sales
- Available on web and Windows platforms
- Toolchain integrations listed are Git, LM-X License Manager, and openXSAM
- ThreatOpus9.1/10 · Free plan
A workflow-integrated threat modeling platform with a capable free plan and broad CI/CD coverage.
Visit ThreatOpusFull verdict → - itemis SECURE8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A configurable TARA workspace for lifecycle teams modeling threats, risks, and countermeasures.
Visit itemis SECUREFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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