AI Tool Comparison
Comparing as AI Cloud Security (CNAPP/CSPM)Lacework FortiCNAPP vs Wiz
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Pricing
EnterpriseLacework FortiCNAPP uses enterprise-only, usage-based pricing with no publicly listed rates. All contracts require direct engagement with Fortinet sales.
Pre-acquisition, Lacework had a reputation for premium pricing relative to its feature maturity. Post-acquisition, Fortinet may bundle FortiCNAPP with existing Fortinet product contracts \u2014 verify current bundling and pricing on active Fortinet enterprise agreements.
Contact Fortinet through fortinet.com/products/lacework-forticnapp for a custom quote and bundling discussion based on your cloud workload footprint and existing Fortinet infrastructure.
EnterpriseWiz uses enterprise-only, workload-based pricing and does not publish list prices; all plans require a sales conversation. Published AWS Marketplace reference pricing lists Wiz Essential at $24,000/year and Wiz Advanced at $38,000/year for 100 cloud workloads, with add-ons such as Wiz Sensor ($28,000/year for 100 sensors), Wiz Code ($58,500/year for 100 code licenses), and Wiz Defend ($18,000/year for 300GB of monthly log ingestion). Third-party spend data (Vendr) puts overall contract values between roughly $24,000 and $354,000/year, with a median around $111,500/year. Most contracts run 12 months, and pricing scales with the number of cloud workloads protected.
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Summary
Fortinet's AI-powered CNAPP with Polygraph behavioral analytics — cloud security from code to runtime
Agentless cloud security that connects code, cloud, and runtime into one graph
Lacework FortiCNAPP Pros & Cons
Pros
- Polygraph behavioral analytics — unique baseline-then-detect approach catches novel cloud threats that rule-based tools miss
- Deep container runtime security — among the most mature container detection and admission control capabilities in any CNAPP
- Fortinet Security Fabric integration — strong value for Fortinet-standardized enterprises combining network and cloud security
- 225 AI and cloud security patents — substantial IP portfolio backing continued platform innovation under Fortinet
- KuppingerCole 2025 CNAPP Leadership Compass Leader — strong independent analyst recognition
- DSPM added January 2026 — completing the full CNAPP capability set (CSPM + CWPP + CIEM + CDR + Code + DSPM)
- Fortinet backing provides financial stability — removes standalone startup uncertainty for enterprise buyers
Cons
- Post-acquisition strategic uncertainty — roadmap deceleration is a common risk in security M&A integrations
- Acquired at a fraction of peak $8.3B valuation — history of financial distress (multiple layoff rounds pre-acquisition)
- CIEM and DSPM features less mature than Wiz or Orca equivalents
- lacework.com redirects to fortinet.com — branding and product name transition still ongoing
- Pre-acquisition reputation for premium pricing with below-average support response times — verify on current contracts
Wiz Pros & Cons
Pros
- Agentless architecture enables fast onboarding without deploying agents everywhere
- Unified Security Graph correlates risk across code, cloud, identity, and runtime
- Strong analyst recognition: Forrester Wave CNAPP Leader, IDC MarketScape, high review ratings
- AI-SPM addresses emerging shadow-AI and model exposure risks
- Backed by Google Cloud following the March 2026 acquisition, ensuring continued investment
Cons
- Enterprise-only pricing with no free tier, self-serve option, or published list price
- Per-workload pricing scales linearly and can grow expensive for large cloud estates
- Full value (runtime protection, AI agents) requires significant configuration effort
- Limited built-in runtime protection compared to dedicated CWPP/EDR-only tools
- Recent Google acquisition introduces some uncertainty around long-term roadmap and pricing