Aqua Security Cloud VM Security vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud: side-by-side comparison (2026)

Aqua Security Cloud VM Security: VM security for cloud environments with compliance, runtime protection & monitoring. Built by Aqua Security Software Ltd.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud: CNAPP providing CSPM and workload protection across multicloud environments. Built by Microsoft.

The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.

Aqua Security Cloud VM Security is made by Aqua Security Software Ltd. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is made by Microsoft. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.

In part. Aqua Security Cloud VM Security and Microsoft Defender for Cloud are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Both cover Workload Security. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.