Armor
Armor: A broad cloud security suite with free endpoint protection and paid managed services. Ranked #20 of 32 in Cloud Security Platforms by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams wanting free entry-level cloud protection.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams wanting free entry-level cloud protection
- Free planYes
- Paid from$99/device/mo
- Cloud posture managementYes
- Founded2009 · Plano, Texas, United States
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free endpoint tier includes malware, integrity, intrusion, and vulnerability controls
- Covers AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud posture management
- MDR includes 24×7 SOC monitoring, threat hunting, and SIEM automation
Where it doesn't
- Premium endpoint protection costs $99 per endpoint per month
- MDR pricing is tied to a 500-endpoint monthly plan
- Enterprise Cloud uses quote-based pricing
Our verdict on Armor
Armor combines cloud security posture management, workload protection, vulnerability scanning, intrusion prevention, file integrity monitoring, log management, and managed detection and response. It is aimed at regulated organizations and teams that want to begin with free endpoint protection, then add paid controls or managed security operations as requirements grow. Armor supports Windows and Linux through Armor Agent, while its posture management covers AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
The free Armor Agent tier provides malware protection, file integrity monitoring, intrusion prevention, and vulnerability scanning with patch monitoring at $0 per endpoint per month. The Premium Tier costs $99 per endpoint per month and adds broader coverage and support, more than 600 controls, automated mapping to top compliance standards, and cyber insurance coverage. MDR costs $4,380 per month for 500 endpoints and adds 24×7 SOC monitoring, threat hunting, compliance management, cloud-native SIEM, and automation. Enterprise Cloud is a quote-based managed private cloud offering with security controls and compliance mapping. This tier structure suits organizations that want a low-cost starting point, but the paid endpoint and MDR plans require a clear budget fit.
Armor’s ecosystem includes AWS CloudTrail, AWS VPC Flow Logs, AWS WAF, Amazon GuardDuty, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Its Armor Nexus portal brings together incidents, posture information, and audit evidence across Armor Agent, Enterprise Cloud, and MDR. The product’s breadth is a strength for teams seeking one security program spanning cloud posture, workloads, compliance, and monitoring. Organizations needing only lightweight endpoint protection may find the broader service structure unnecessary, while teams with a 500-endpoint MDR requirement and a defined need for continuous monitoring have a clearer fit.
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Armor fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $99/device/mo |
| Cloud posture management | Yes |
| Workload protection | Yes |
| Cloud identity security | Not verified |
| Kubernetes security | Not verified |
| Cloud providers | Not verified |
| Compliance frameworks | Not verified |
| Container security | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS CloudTrail, AWS VPC Flow Logs, AWS WAF … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | armor.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Armor integrations
Armor lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon Web Services
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- AWS CloudTrail
- AWS VPC Flow Logs
- AWS WAF
- Amazon GuardDuty
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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- Tenable One Cloud SecurityA broad CSPM-led platform for enterprise teams managing complex cloud exposure.9.2
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