Affordable CNAPP for Startups
Wiz, Prisma Cloud, and Sysdig all start at $75K–$100K annual contracts. Most startups don't need enterprise sales — they need code-to-cloud security that scales with the business. TigerGate is the most affordable CNAPP platform for startups and small cloud estates: free tier, usage-based pricing, five-minute onboarding, SOC 2 Type II in 4–8 weeks.
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Connect GitHub, AWS, and GCP in minutes. No security expertise required. Start scanning immediately with pre-configured security policies for startups.
- One-Click IntegrationsOAuth integration with GitHub, GitLab, AWS, GCP - no complex configuration
- Pre-Built PoliciesStartup-optimized security policies out of the box
- Instant ResultsFirst scan results in under 5 minutes with actionable fixes
Close Enterprise Deals with SOC 2 Compliance
Automated evidence collection for SOC 2 Type II. Land enterprise customers faster with continuous compliance monitoring and audit-ready reports.
- Automated EvidenceContinuous collection of SOC 2 compliance evidence without manual work
- Fast Time-to-ComplianceAchieve SOC 2 compliance in 3-6 months instead of 12+ months
- Audit SupportAudit-ready reports and dedicated support during your SOC 2 audit
Enterprise Security at Startup Prices
Get full platform access with startup-friendly pricing. No hidden fees, no per-seat charges. Pay only for what you use with transparent, predictable pricing.
- Startup Discount50% off for YC, Techstars, and funded startups under Series A
- No Per-Seat PricingUnlimited team members - pay based on repositories and cloud accounts
- Free TierForever free for up to 3 repositories and 1 cloud account
Get Secure in 4 Steps
From zero to SOC 2 ready in record time
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Create account with your work email. No credit card required for free tier
Connect Accounts
One-click OAuth integration with GitHub, AWS, and GCP
Run First Scan
Automated security scanning starts immediately
Fix & Deploy
Get actionable fixes and deploy with confidence
Everything Startups Need
Full security platform without the complexity
5-Minute Setup
Connect accounts and start scanning immediately
SOC 2 Ready
Automated compliance evidence collection
Startup Pricing
50% off for YC, Techstars, and funded startups
Unlimited Team
No per-seat pricing - add your whole team
Fast Time-to-Value
See results in minutes, not weeks
Enterprise-Ready
Close enterprise deals with security documentation
Seamless Integrations
Connect with your existing compliance, cloud, and development tools.
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Version Control
Container & Orchestration
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"TigerGate helped us achieve SOC 2 compliance in 4 months. We closed our first enterprise deal the next week. Best investment we made as a startup."
Most Affordable CNAPP Platforms for Startups
The "most affordable CNAPP" shortlist in 2026 is short because most CNAPP vendors sell exclusively through enterprise sales. Options with real startup pricing:
- TigerGate — free tier, usage-based paid plans, self-hosted available.
- AWS Security Hub + GuardDuty — pay-per-event; AWS-only, no code security.
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud — per-resource pricing; Azure-strong, no SAST/SCA.
- Open-source stack — Trivy + Prowler + Falco + Semgrep + Gitleaks. Zero license cost, high integration cost.
Compare directly: Wiz alternatives, Prisma Cloud alternatives, Sysdig alternatives.
Is There a Better Alternative to Wiz for Startups?
Yes. Wiz is a strong CNAPP but prices itself out of startup budgets — the floor sits above $75K annually and goes up quickly. TigerGate matches Wiz on CSPM coverage (576+ AWS, 162+ Azure, 79+ GCP checks), adds code security and eBPF runtime in the same platform, and prices for startup estates. Teams typically start on the free tier and scale usage-based as the cloud footprint grows.
Security Platforms for Startups Like Wiz but Non-Enterprise
If you've shortlisted Wiz but balked at the enterprise sales process, you're not alone. The common pattern: pick a startup-priced CNAPP now, revisit enterprise vendors at Series B when the cloud spend justifies the floor. TigerGate is designed to grow with you — the same platform that onboards a seed-stage startup supports Fortune 500 deployments. Related reading: CNAPP buyer's guide, What is CNAPP?.
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