Head-to-head · Threat Modeling Software
ThreatOpus vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
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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 → |
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… 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
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.
Visit ThreatOpusFull verdict → - ThreatZ6.9/10 · From $1,199/mo (annual)
A broad automotive threat modeling suite for enterprises managing assurance across complex programs.
Visit ThreatZFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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