Our current cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) provider is Wiz, and we're paying over $250,000 a year for it. Recently, our CFO raised concerns about this expense, prompting us to search for more budget-friendly options. We received a quote from Orca that's 40% cheaper for similar coverage.
I'm reaching out to anyone who has experience with both platforms: Is the price difference worth it for enterprise use? We heavily utilize AWS and Azure, managing around 2,000 workloads. While the current tool works fine, the scrutiny on our spending is significant.
I'm particularly interested in opinions on detection quality, false positive rates, and how well each platform integrates with existing CI/CD pipelines. Any insights would be appreciated!
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I've worked with both platforms. Orca may seem cheaper at first, but we found Wiz to be significantly better overall. Plus, the paid support from Wiz has been phenomenal. Just something to consider if you're comparing performance and support alongside price.
In our similar AWS/Azure setup, we found that Wiz justified its higher cost mainly due to its superior detection capabilities and reduced noise in alerts, especially once integrated into our CI/CD processes. Orca performed well and was cheaper, but we had to spend more time tuning the findings. If you're facing strict budget constraints, Orca could be a viable option, although be prepared for some additional operational effort to get things right.
We recently ran a side-by-side evaluation of Orca and Wiz. Interestingly, Orca had much better pricing. That said, they both have their pros and cons; I’d suggest weighing what matters most for your specific needs before jumping ship.
When you mentioned the Orca quote being 40% lower, it raises some red flags. From my experience, there’s a good chance that initial low pricing might not stick. Companies often start with lower rates just to get in the door, and then they find ways to hike the price later with usage-based fees or extra add-ons.
We’re larger and had a similar budget decision. The cost break with Orca was appealing, so we decided to go with them. We're in the implementation phase now, so I can’t speak to any price hikes yet, but I can say that initial savings were tempting.
Totally agree! I've seen that happen too many times.