Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- Tenable Cloud Security
Best for: Teams already using other Tenable products
Tenable belongs here because it ranks toxic combinations of misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, identities and data, so you see which mix of issues opens a real path to your assets. Just-in-time access makes it a good fit if cloud permissions worry you most, and it is built for mid-market and enterprise estates. If you already run Tenable for vulnerability management, ask how the cloud findings join that view.
From Best Cloud Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
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Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Tenable Cloud Security
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Hybrid
Cloud
Company size fit
Mid-Market, Enterprise
Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Aqua Security Software Ltd.
Tenable
Use cases and capabilities
Runtime Security
Yes
No
Supply Chain Security
Yes
No
Attack Paths
No
Yes
Kubernetes
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
24 integrations listed
25 integrations listed
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Which one fits you
Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Tenable Cloud Security fits if you want a cloud product.
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) vs Tenable Cloud Security FAQ
Common questions when comparing Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) vs Tenable Cloud Security for Cloud-Native application protection platform.
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP): CNAPP for securing cloud native apps from code to runtime across multi-cloud, built by Aqua Security Software Ltd.
Tenable Cloud Security: CNAPP for multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security with risk prioritization, built by Tenable.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) is made by Aqua Security Software Ltd. Tenable Cloud Security is made by Tenable. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Aqua Security Aqua Cloud Native App Protection Platform (CNAPP) and Tenable Cloud Security are both Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform products. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
