Juliet vs Wiz
Wiz is a broad CNAPP with strong cloud posture (CSPM) coverage and agentless scanning across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Google completed its $32B acquisition of Wiz in March 2026. Juliet is a Kubernetes-first CNAPP that goes deeper on KSPM, attack paths, admission, and runtime. If most of the critical workload lives in Kubernetes, Juliet is a better fit. If the critical surface is spread across cloud services and the priority is one pane of glass across all of it, Wiz is the stronger option today.
What each product does
Juliet. Kubernetes-first CNAPP. Deep KSPM, graph-based attack paths, admission control bundled, eBPF runtime, multiple compliance frameworks. Free tier covers one cluster.
Wiz. Broad cloud-native CNAPP, now a Google company (acquisition closed March 2026 for $32B). Agentless scanning across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI, mature CSPM, growing Kubernetes coverage. Enterprise-priced. Strong fit for large multi-cloud estates.
Feature comparison
| Capability | Juliet | Wiz |
|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes posture (KSPM) | Deep | Good |
| Kubernetes attack paths | Deep (graph-native) | Good |
| Multi-cloud CSPM (AWS/GCP/Azure) | AWS (GCP/Azure roadmap) | Deep |
| Container image vulnerability scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Admission control bundled | Yes | Yes (Wiz Guardrails) |
| eBPF runtime detection | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime enforcement | Yes (Enterprise) | Yes (Wiz Defend) |
| Compliance frameworks | CIS, NSA/CISA, SOC 2, PSS | Extensive (incl. PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001) |
| Free tier | Yes (1 cluster) | No |
| Entry pricing | Published ($349/mo Team) | Enterprise-only, not published |
| Agentless cloud scanning | Partial | Yes |
When to choose each
Choose Juliet when…
- Your workloads are primarily or entirely on Kubernetes.
- You want deep graph-based attack paths through Kubernetes RBAC, not just cloud IAM.
- You need a free tier or published per-node pricing to evaluate.
- You want admission control and runtime in the same tool, not as add-ons.
- Enterprise-only procurement is a blocker for your team size or budget.
Choose Wiz when…
- You have a mature multi-cloud estate with significant AWS, Azure, and GCP resources outside Kubernetes.
- Agentless cloud scanning is a hard requirement.
- You have the budget and procurement process for enterprise-tier pricing.
- You need Wiz-specific features (Wiz Sensor, Wiz Code) that are part of their platform.
Juliet vs Wiz FAQ
How does Juliet's pricing compare to Wiz?
Juliet publishes pricing: Team at $349/mo, Pro at $749/mo, with transparent per-node overage. Wiz is enterprise-priced without a public price list, so direct comparison requires a quote. For Kubernetes-heavy teams, Juliet is typically a meaningful step down in spend, though the specific number depends on your node count and features.
Does Juliet cover AWS, GCP, and Azure like Wiz?
AWS is supported via the cloud collector. GCP and Azure are on the roadmap. If broad multi-cloud posture is the primary need today, Wiz is more mature. If Kubernetes is where the risk lives, Juliet goes deeper on that layer.
Can I run Juliet and Wiz in parallel during a switch?
Yes. Both are read-only for posture and run eBPF DaemonSets for runtime. They coexist without conflict. A parallel-run period of 30 to 60 days is a reasonable way to validate parity before a cutover.
Does Juliet support agentless Kubernetes scanning?
Partial. Managed cluster control-plane data can be read via cloud APIs without an in-cluster agent. Full Kubernetes visibility (workload state, RBAC, runtime) requires the Juliet agent, which is a single Helm install per cluster.
Does Google's acquisition of Wiz change the comparison?
Google completed its $32B acquisition of Wiz on March 11, 2026. Wiz continues to operate as a Google company and the product line has not been rebranded. Over time, expect tighter GCP integration and potentially narrower support for competing clouds — for teams primarily on AWS or Azure, independent Kubernetes-first platforms like Juliet avoid that alignment risk.
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