Kubescape Pricing
Plans and cost breakdown for 2026
Open Source
Free (open source)
by ARMO · Security
Is Kubescape Worth It?
What You Get
- + Free and open source (CNCF Incubating)
- + Covers full K8s security lifecycle
- + NSA-CISA and MITRE ATT&CK compliance
- + Runtime threat detection via eBPF
- + IDE and CI/CD integration
What to Watch Out For
- - Kubernetes-only
- - Commercial features require ARMO platform
- - Steep learning curve for compliance frameworks
Security Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Pricing Model | Starting Price | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubescape (this tool) | Open Source | Free (open source) | ARMO |
| Aikido Security | Freemium | Free tier (2 users, 10 repos); Basic $300/month (10 users, 100 repos); Pro $600/month | Aikido Security |
| Allstar by OpenSSF | Free | Free and open source | Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) |
| Apiiro | Paid | Contact for pricing | Apiiro |
| Aqua Security AI | Paid | Custom pricing | Aqua Security |
| Arnica | Freemium | Free tier available; paid plans from $300/year (Core Business), Core Enterprise from $600/year | Arnica |
| Bearer | Freemium | Free tier available | Bearer Inc. |
| Bytebase | Freemium | Free (self-hosted Community, up to 20 users); Pro from $20/user/month (cloud-only); self-hosted paid features require Enterprise | Bytebase |
| Checkmarx | Enterprise | Custom pricing (typically ~$8K–$50K+/year depending on developers, modules, and term) | Checkmarx |
| Cycode | Freemium | Usage-based pricing tied to active developer count and AI usage (free trial available; no permanent free tier) | Cycode |
| Doppler | Freemium | Free Developer plan for up to 3 users, then $8/user/month; Team plan $21/user/month | Doppler |
Pricing FAQ
How much does Kubescape cost?
Kubescape uses a open source pricing model. Plans start at Free (open source).
Does Kubescape have a free plan?
Yes, Kubescape is completely free to use.
Is Kubescape worth the price?
Kubescape offers free and open source (cncf incubating) and covers full k8s security lifecycle. However, consider that kubernetes-only. Compare with alternatives to find the best value for your needs.
What are cheaper alternatives to Kubescape?
Check our alternatives page for Kubescape to find more affordable options in the Security category.
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