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Powerpipe

Free#28 of 39 in Cloud Security Posture Management SoftwareCloud Governance Software

Powerpipe: A code-defined, multi-cloud CSPM toolkit for developers who prefer local control. Ranked #28 of 39 in Cloud Security Posture Management Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Open source; best for developers wanting free, code-defined CSPM dashboards.

6.1/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.1 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Developers wanting free, code-defined CSPM dashboards
  • Paid from
    None
  • Multi-cloud support
    Yes
  • Founded
    2014 · New Jersey, United States
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Multi-cloud inventory across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes
    • HCL dashboards and benchmarks support version-controlled customization
    • Compliance benchmarks cover CIS, GDPR, NIST, PCI, SOC 2, HIPAA, and FedRAMP

  • Where it doesn't

    • Runs locally rather than as a conventional hosted CSPM SaaS product
    • Automated remediation is outside its described feature set
    • No AI features are included

Our verdict on Powerpipe

Powerpipe is an open-source cloud security posture management tool from Turbot for DevOps teams and developers who want to visualize infrastructure, run security and compliance benchmarks, and define dashboards as code. It supports AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and DuckDB through Steampipe and compatible databases. The local web interface helps users filter and group results, while the CLI supports benchmark execution and result export.

Its strongest differentiator is the combination of breadth and control. Powerpipe provides multi-cloud asset inventory, cloud configuration insights, relationship diagrams, security controls, compliance benchmarks, and infrastructure-as-code compliance mods. Custom dashboards and benchmarks are written in HCL, making the dashboard layer composable and version-controlled. The published compliance coverage includes CIS, GDPR, NIST, PCI, SOC 2, HIPAA, and FedRAMP. This makes Powerpipe a good fit for teams that want repeatable, code-defined visibility across several cloud and database sources rather than a fixed dashboard experience.

The product is also shaped by its deployment model. Powerpipe runs locally or in a deployment pipeline, with results presented through a locally hosted web interface and CLI. That approach suits developers and engineering teams comfortable managing tools through code and command-line workflows. It is less suited to buyers seeking a conventional hosted CSPM service, built-in AI features, or automated remediation as part of the core workflow. Choose Powerpipe when customizable dashboards, benchmark execution, relationship views, and open-source control matter most; consider another product when managed SaaS operations or automated response is the priority.

Powerpipe pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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Powerpipe fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromNone
Multi-cloud supportYes
Cloud asset inventoryYes
Compliance frameworksCIS, GDPR, NIST, PCI, SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP
IaC scanningYes
Identity risk analysisYes
Attack path analysisNot verified
Automated remediationNot verified
DeploymentSelf-hosted
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
SupportDocs, Community
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations8 integrations: AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MySQL … See all →
PricingOpen source
Websitepowerpipe.io
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Powerpipe integrations

Powerpipe lists 8 integrations on its own site.

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • Kubernetes
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • SQLite
  • DuckDB

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