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Head-to-head · Threat Modeling Software

ThreatOpus vs ThreatZ

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ThreatOpus #3 in Threat Modeling Software 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from £129.99/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ThreatOpus
ThreatZ #8 in Threat Modeling Software 6.9/10 From $1,199/mo (annual) ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ThreatZ

ThreatOpus leads on 1 check, ThreatZ 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 scoreThreatOpus · 8.2/10
  • Free planonly ThreatOpus

ThreatOpus scores higher on our rubric for threat modeling software: 8.2 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

ThreatOpus offers free plan; ThreatZ doesn't.

ThreatOpus is the better fit for teams wanting affordable workflow-integrated modeling. ThreatZ is the better fit for automotive enterprises needing full assurance workflows.

  • ThreatOpus fits best

    Teams wanting affordable workflow-integrated modeling

  • ThreatZ fits best

    Automotive enterprises needing full assurance workflows

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Side by side

Feature ThreatOpus 8.2/10 Visit ↗ ThreatZ 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 6.9
Ranking #3 in Threat Modeling Software #8 in Threat Modeling Software
Best for Teams wanting affordable workflow-integrated modeling Automotive enterprises needing full assurance workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email
Compliance 2FA, SSO/SAML GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 30+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ThreatOpus 4/4 · ThreatZ 4/4
Attack-path analysis ✓ ✓
Risk prioritization ✓ ✓
Collaborative review ✓ ✓
Templates and frameworks ✓ ✓
Specs
Project limit Not published 3 projects
Modeling methods Multiple Multiple
Deployment Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Combines TARA, attack paths, risk assessment, SBOM and compliance work products
  • Connects with Jira, GitHub, DOORS, Polarion, CodeQL and vulnerability databases
  • Supports hosted private cloud, on-premise and air-gapped deployments
Cons
  • 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
  • Team is limited to three projects
  • No free plan is available
  • Professional pricing is charged per user per month
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…

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ThreatZ is an automotive cybersecurity engineering platform for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. It brings system and vehicle architecture modeling, TARA, attack-path analysis, risk assessment, SBOM management, vulnerability monitoring, security…

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  1. ThreatOpusThreat Modeling Software 8.2Free plan · paid from £129.99/mo
  2. ThreatZThreat Modeling Software 6.9From $1,199/mo (annual)

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
  • ThreatZ — where it wins

    • Combines TARA, attack paths, risk assessment, SBOM and compliance work products
    • Connects with Jira, GitHub, DOORS, Polarion, CodeQL and vulnerability databases
    • Supports hosted private cloud, on-premise and air-gapped deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Team is limited to three projects
    • No free plan is available
    • Professional pricing is charged per user per month
  • ThreatOpus8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from £129.99/mo

    A workflow-integrated threat modeling platform with a capable free plan and broad CI/CD coverage.

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  • ThreatZ6.9/10 · From $1,199/mo (annual)

    A broad automotive threat modeling suite for enterprises managing assurance across complex programs.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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