Comparison

TigerGate vs Upwind:
Runtime + Code + Cloud Security

While Upwind focuses on cloud runtime security, TigerGate delivers a unified platform covering code security, comprehensive cloud scanning with 576+ checks, eBPF runtime monitoring, and compliance automation. Get complete security from development through production at transparent, startup-friendly pricing with flexible deployment options.

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TigerGate Scanners
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Upwind Product Focus
576+
TigerGate CSPM Checks
Limited
Upwind CSPM Coverage
$499/mo
TigerGate Pro Plan
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Upwind Pricing

Feature Comparison

See how TigerGate compares to Upwind across all security capabilities

FeatureTigerGateUpwind
Cloud Security
Multi-Cloud Support (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Comprehensive CSPM (576+ checks)
Container Security
Kubernetes Security
Code Security
Dependency Scanning (SCA)
Secrets Scanning
IaC Scanning
Runtime Security
eBPF-based Monitoring
Real-time Threat Detection
Runtime Enforcement
Advanced Scanning
API Security Testing
AI/LLM Security
Compliance
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS
Vanta / Drata Integration
Platform
Self-Hosted Option
Transparent Pricing
Starting Price$499/moContact Sales

How TigerGate Works

TigerGate provides runtime security like Upwind, plus comprehensive CSPM, code security, and more—all in one unified platform

1. Comprehensive CSPM

Go beyond Upwind's basic cloud scanning with 576+ CIS benchmark checks across AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Kubernetes with automated remediation.

2. Complete Code Security

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

3. eBPF Runtime Monitoring

Like Upwind, TigerGate uses eBPF for runtime monitoring, but adds real-time enforcement to actively block security violations using LSM BPF.

The TigerGate Advantage

Upwind provides cloud runtime context. TigerGate extends this with comprehensive CSPM, code scanning, runtime enforcement, and compliance automation—giving you complete security coverage from code to cloud.

  • All Upwind runtime features + comprehensive CSPM + code security
  • Runtime enforcement with LSM BPF (not just monitoring)
  • Flexible deployment: SaaS, self-hosted, or on-premise
  • Transparent pricing and predictable costs
Cloud Security Coverage100%
Code Security Coverage100%
Runtime Visibility + Enforcement100%

Why Teams Choose TigerGate Over Upwind

Get everything Upwind offers plus comprehensive CSPM, code security, and runtime enforcement—at transparent pricing

Comprehensive CSPM

TigerGate provides 576+ CIS benchmark checks across AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Kubernetes—far more comprehensive than Upwind's basic cloud scanning.

Upwind: Basic cloud security scanning

Complete Code Security

TigerGate includes SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, IaC scanning, and DAST—capabilities Upwind doesn't provide. Secure your code before deployment.

Upwind: No code security features

Runtime Enforcement

Beyond monitoring, TigerGate actively blocks security violations using LSM BPF. Upwind only monitors—TigerGate enforces security policies in real-time.

Upwind: Monitoring only, no enforcement

Transparent Pricing

Start at $499/month vs Upwind's contact-sales-only pricing. Get transparent, predictable pricing that scales with your team without surprises.

Upwind: Contact sales, hidden pricing

Flexible Deployment

Deploy on your infrastructure, in your cloud, or use our managed SaaS. Full control over your security platform and data sovereignty.

Upwind: SaaS-only, no self-hosted option

Compliance Automation

Automated evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR with direct integrations to Vanta and Drata for streamlined compliance.

Upwind: Limited compliance automation
"We initially looked at Upwind for runtime security, but TigerGate gave us runtime monitoring plus comprehensive CSPM with 576+ checks, full code security, and runtime enforcement—all at a transparent price point. The self-hosted option was critical for our compliance requirements."
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Sarah Lee
Director of Security, FinTech Scale-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about choosing TigerGate over Upwind

TigerGate uses eBPF for runtime monitoring like Upwind, but goes further by adding runtime enforcement with LSM BPF to actively block security violations. While Upwind focuses on runtime context, TigerGate provides both monitoring and enforcement with kernel-level visibility.
Yes. TigerGate provides 576+ CIS benchmark checks across AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Kubernetes, while Upwind focuses primarily on runtime context with limited CSPM capabilities. TigerGate offers comprehensive cloud misconfiguration detection and automated remediation.
TigerGate adds: (1) Comprehensive CSPM with 576+ checks, (2) Complete code security (SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC), (3) Runtime enforcement with LSM BPF, (4) DAST and API security testing, (5) AI/LLM security scanning, (6) Self-hosted deployment options, (7) Transparent pricing, (8) Vanta/Drata integration for compliance automation.
Yes. TigerGate provides the same eBPF runtime monitoring as Upwind, plus runtime enforcement, comprehensive CSPM, code security, DAST, API testing, and more. You get more complete security coverage than Upwind provides with a single unified platform.
TigerGate offers transparent pricing starting at $499/month for the Pro plan. Upwind uses a contact-sales model with hidden pricing. TigerGate provides predictable, published pricing so you know exactly what you'll pay as you scale.
Yes. TigerGate offers flexible deployment options including self-hosted in your VPC or on-premise infrastructure. Upwind is SaaS-only with no self-hosted option, which can be a dealbreaker for regulated industries requiring data sovereignty or air-gapped environments.
Yes and more. TigerGate supports Kubernetes, Docker, AWS ECS, bare metal/VMs, and all major clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud)—the same environments as Upwind. Our eBPF agent requires Linux 4.15+ for monitoring and 5.7+ for LSM enforcement.
TigerGate provides deeper compliance automation with direct integrations to Vanta and Drata, automated evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, and ESR (Evidence, Status, Result) objects for audit trails. Upwind has more limited compliance features.

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