Prisma Cloud Pricing
Plans and cost breakdown for 2026
Enterprise
Contact for pricing
by Palo Alto Networks · Security
Is Prisma Cloud Worth It?
What You Get
- + Comprehensive cloud security coverage
- + Strong compliance frameworks support
- + Advanced threat detection capabilities
- + Multi-cloud platform support
- + Integrated DevSecOps workflows
What to Watch Out For
- - Complex initial setup and configuration
- - High cost for smaller organizations
- - Steep learning curve
- - Can generate false positives
Security Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Pricing Model | Starting Price | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Cloud (this tool) | Enterprise | Contact for pricing | Palo Alto Networks |
| 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 |
| Chainguard | Freemium | Up to 5 free images per organisation; Catalog starts at $19,000 for a team of 10 | Chainguard Inc. |
| Checkmarx | Enterprise | Custom pricing (typically ~$8K–$50K+/year depending on developers, modules, and term) | Checkmarx |
| Checkov | Open Source | Free and open source (Apache 2.0) | Prisma Cloud (Palo Alto Networks) |
Pricing FAQ
How much does Prisma Cloud cost?
Prisma Cloud uses a enterprise pricing model. Plans start at Contact for pricing.
Does Prisma Cloud have a free plan?
No, Prisma Cloud does not offer a free plan. Pricing starts at Contact for pricing.
Is Prisma Cloud worth the price?
Prisma Cloud offers comprehensive cloud security coverage and strong compliance frameworks support. However, consider that complex initial setup and configuration. Compare with alternatives to find the best value for your needs.
What are cheaper alternatives to Prisma Cloud?
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