Comparison

TigerGate vs Aqua Security

Both offer container and runtime security, but TigerGate adds comprehensive code scanning, multi-cloud CSPM, and compliance automation. Get unified security from code to cloud.

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TigerGate Capabilities
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Self-Host Option
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Feature Comparison

See how TigerGate compares to Aqua Security across all capabilities

Container Security
Image Vulnerability Scanning
TigerGate
Aqua
Kubernetes Security
TigerGate
Aqua
Runtime Protection
TigerGate
Aqua
Cloud Security
Multi-Cloud Support (AWS, GCP, Azure)
TigerGate
Aqua
576+ Cloud Security Checks
TigerGate
Aqua
Code Security
Dependency Scanning (SCA)
TigerGate
Aqua
Secrets Scanning
TigerGate
Aqua
IaC Scanning
TigerGate
Aqua
Advanced Scanning
API Security Testing
TigerGate
Aqua
AI/LLM Security
TigerGate
Aqua
Compliance
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS
TigerGate
Aqua
Vanta / Drata Integration
TigerGate
Aqua
Platform
Self-Hosted Option
TigerGate
Aqua
Transparent Pricing
TigerGate
Aqua
Starting Price
$499/mo
TigerGate
Enterprise Only
Aqua
TigerGate
Aqua

How TigerGate Works

TigerGate provides Aqua's container and runtime security, plus comprehensive code scanning and cloud security

1

Container & Runtime Security

Like Aqua, we scan container images for vulnerabilities and monitor runtime behavior for threats and policy violations.

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Code Security

Unlike Aqua, TigerGate includes full SAST, SCA, secrets detection, and DAST scanning to secure your code before it reaches containers.

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Multi-Cloud Security

TigerGate adds comprehensive CSPM for AWS, GCP, Azure with 576+ checks, giving you complete cloud-to-container security.

The TigerGate Advantage

Aqua focuses on containers and Kubernetes. TigerGate extends this with code security, comprehensive cloud scanning, and compliance automation in a unified security platform.

  • All Aqua features + code security + cloud CSPM
  • Flexible deployment (SaaS or self-hosted)
  • More affordable than Aqua enterprise pricing
  • Native Vanta/Drata integration for compliance
Security Coverage100%
Deployment Flexibility95%
Compliance Automation90%

Why Teams Choose TigerGate Over Aqua

Get container and runtime security plus code scanning and cloud CSPM that Aqua doesn't provide

Complete Code Security

TigerGate includes SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, and DAST—capabilities Aqua doesn't provide. Secure your code before it reaches containers.

Aqua: No code security features

Comprehensive Cloud Security

Get 576+ CIS benchmark checks across AWS, GCP, Azure, and Oracle Cloud. More comprehensive than Aqua's cloud capabilities.

Aqua: Limited cloud security coverage

Same Container Security

Comprehensive container and Kubernetes security with image scanning, runtime protection, and compliance checks.

Aqua: Strong container focus

API & DAST Testing

Test your APIs and web applications with DAST and API security testing. Catch vulnerabilities that container scans miss.

Aqua: No API or DAST testing

Flexible Deployment

Deploy on your infrastructure, in your cloud, or use our managed SaaS. Self-hosted option available for data sovereignty.

Aqua: Self-hosted (enterprise only)

Better Pricing

Start at $499/month vs Aqua's enterprise-only pricing. Get transparent, predictable pricing that scales with your team.

Aqua: Enterprise-only, contact sales
"Aqua was great for containers, but we needed code scanning and better cloud security. TigerGate gave us everything Aqua offered plus SAST, SCA, and comprehensive CSPM in a unified platform. The Vanta integration alone saved us weeks of compliance work."
RG
Rachel Garcia
Principal Security Engineer, E-commerce Platform

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about choosing TigerGate over Aqua Security

TigerGate provides comparable container and Kubernetes security to Aqua with image vulnerability scanning, runtime protection, compliance checks, and policy enforcement. We support the same container registries, orchestrators, and runtime environments.
Yes. TigerGate covers all of Aqua's container and runtime security capabilities while adding code security (SAST, SCA, secrets, DAST), comprehensive cloud CSPM, API testing, and AI security. You get more complete coverage than Aqua provides.
TigerGate adds: (1) Code security with SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, DAST, (2) Comprehensive cloud CSPM with 576+ checks, (3) API security testing, (4) AI/LLM security scanning, (5) Open source transparency, (6) Vanta/Drata integration, (7) Affordable startup pricing.
Yes. TigerGate supports Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, ECS, EKS, GKE, AKS, and all major container registries (Docker Hub, ECR, GCR, ACR, Harbor, Quay, Artifactory). We provide the same level of container and Kubernetes security.
TigerGate offers transparent pricing optimized for startups and enterprises. We start at $499/month for startups vs Aqua's enterprise-only model. You get better features at lower cost without lengthy sales cycles.
Yes. TigerGate supports enterprise deployments with self-hosted/on-premise options, SSO/SAML, RBAC, 24/7 support, and custom SLAs. We serve startups to Fortune 500 companies with the same platform.
Yes. TigerGate can be self-hosted in your VPC or on-premise infrastructure just like Aqua. We also offer a managed SaaS option for teams that prefer not to manage infrastructure.
Most teams complete the migration in 2-3 days. TigerGate uses similar container integrations and can import existing policies. We provide migration support and can run parallel with Aqua during the transition.

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