CloudCheckr vs Sysdig Secure comparison

Spot - A Flexera company and Sysdig are both solutions in the AI Observability category. Spot - A Flexera company is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0, while Sysdig is ranked #28 with an average rating of 8.0. Spot - A Flexera company holds a 0.6% mindshare in AO, compared to Sysdig’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Spot - A Flexera company users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sysdig users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between CloudCheckr and Sysdig Secure based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two AI Observability solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

CloudCheckr

Ranking in AI Observability

19th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Management (9th), Cloud Cost Management (9th), Managed Cloud Services (5th)

Sysdig Secure

Ranking in AI Observability

28th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Container Security (21st), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (28th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (18th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the AI Observability category, the mindshare of CloudCheckr is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sysdig Secure is 0.9%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

AI Observability Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
CloudCheckr	0.6%
Sysdig Secure	0.9%
Other	98.5%

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AbhishekGupta2

Sr PreSales Cloud Architect at a outsourcing company with 10,001+ employees

Centralized cloud costs have boosted savings while reporting and user experience still need work

The best features CloudCheckr offers include out-of-the-box security and compliance check features that provide over 35 different types of compliance checks at no cost, best practice checks, and alerts. Another valuable feature is the multi-cloud overview, providing unified reporting across AWS and Azure while allowing us to create different types of dashboards based on who logs into the platform. Additionally, from an MSP standpoint, there is good ease of deployment, especially the billing and chargeback functionality for a reseller or managed services provider. CloudCheckr has positively impacted my organization by helping us manage multiple customers and tens of thousands of resources while retaining performance and visibility due to its multi-cloud support. We do not have to worry about jumping from one platform to another, and the better MSP support is beneficial from a billing and chargeback automation standpoint. The integration in compliance helps identify missing areas within our customer environments and improves them. On average, it has helped us provide approximately 15 to 20% savings through right-sizing or idle resource elimination. These are some of the immediate cost savings our customers have experienced after implementing recommendations from the tool.

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Mumu Muhaemin

DevSecOps Engineer at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Runtime threat detection has improved and security teams prioritize real Kubernetes risks

The best feature Sysdig Secure offers is threat detection. The threat detection feature on Sysdig Secure stands out compared to other solutions I have seen or used because Sysdig sees the actual behavior inside the container or kernel and correlates it with Kubernetes infrastructure, which makes detection both earlier and more precise in a cloud-native environment. Sysdig Secure has positively impacted our organization by improving visibility into our Kubernetes environment and focusing on real risk, which has reduced alert noise, improved threat detection at runtime, and made vulnerability management more efficient by prioritizing issues that actually affect running workloads.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The billing feature is great, it is easy to set up, the solution is mostly stable, the scalability is great, and it offers excellent technical support."

"The most valuable feature of CloudCheckr CMx High Security is granular reporting. Additionally, the user interface is easy to use."

"If you are on AWS, you don't need to even think about it, just go ahead with using the solution because there's no better tool in that segment than CloudCheckr CMx High Security."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

"CloudCheckr has enabled an average cost saving of approximately 25% from the last year, and this occurred while also increasing the scale of production."

"It's one of the leading players for cloud optimization. It's hard to find anything better."

"It will automatically suggest areas for optimization."

"I have seen a return on investment of 100%, with significant cost avoidance and measurable savings within the first few months of deployment."

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"We appreciate this feature, especially when combined with CD monitoring. The implementation of requested features has been remarkable, such as scanning for compliance in CRM processes for the US government. We heavily rely on this feature to assess compliance with federal requirements."

"The log monitor is the most valuable feature."

"In terms of measurable outcomes, I have seen a reduction in vulnerabilities, as Sysdig Secure can tell us how many vulnerabilities are present on a day-to-day report basis, which has improved our efficiency by more than 50% and helps us stay compliant with necessary regulations."

"The proactiveness of the support has been fantastic. Every time we mention something in a meeting that we're trying to do, he proactively takes that as an investigation topic and looks into it. He'll provide the solution even though we might not have asked him to investigate it."

"I have not seen any stability issues so far."

"I see Sysdig as the most comprehensive solution in comparison to its competitors."

"Sysdig Secure has many strong foundational features like compliance and benchmark, security, network access management, and vulnerability management."

"The tool has the capability to conduct scans initially. It can perform scans on your virtual machines, physical machines, containers, and container images. A standout feature is its ability to scan offline container images stored in your container registry. Additionally, it can scan runtime images in your cluster or on your host machine. This allows for the detection of vulnerabilities in running containers, including loaded libraries. Notably, the tool can identify which library vulnerabilities are already present in your system. An added advantage is its capacity to take action beyond threat detection. It has the ability to block access and respond to encountered threats."

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Cons

"CloudCheckr CMx High Security is complex. There are a lot of menus, and if you do not know what you are looking for you can get lost. However, the interface is self-explanatory. It's easy to understand where to go to get what you want."

"CloudCheckr can be very slow sometimes."

"Many features still need to be implemented in this tool."

"What needs to be improved in CloudCheckr CMx High Security is integration. All the clouds are going quite fast, for example, all the cloud providers: Microsoft, Google, etc. CloudCheckr CMx High Security is good with AWS, no doubt about it, but with Azure and Google Cloud, I find that the solution is slow in that direction. If the vendor planned for CloudCheckr CMx High Security to be automated just for AWS, then it does make sense. If not, if the vendor is also targeting good integration with Google and Microsoft, then CloudCheckr CMx High Security integration needs improvement, in particular, it has to be faster. At the moment, its integration with Azure is not as good as its integration with AWS. With GCP, integration is nowhere."

"The solution needs to work better with larger capacities of data."

"I was not satisfied with the customer support from CloudCheckr."

"The interface could be improved because it is too dense and overloaded with too many charts and too much information on each screen."

"Self-healing could be a bit smoother and a bit cleaner, easier to access and more functional. That would help."

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"Reporting can definitely be better. Live dashboards should be configurable for a longer period of time rather than 30 days. Being able to go back in time to compare six months ago to today would be valuable."

"I give it an eight because of the bugs, specifically the fix version bug where sometimes there is no fix version shown, and I wish Sysdig Secure would create a customizable UI that orders features by importance to enhance user experience."

"Perhaps, it could support more custom implementations, as our company utilizes custom implementations rather than standard ones. Configuring it requires a deep understanding and adjustment to our specific needs, which took some time. Other than that, I'm unsure about potential improvements. We were considering the possibility of compartmentalizing their tools. Currently, in Sysdig Secure, they bundle multiple features, and we are unable to use them individually. For instance, if we only need compliance scanning, we have to deploy the entire secure package. This is because of the way their agent functions, but I can't delve into more details."

"Sysdig's biggest weakness is dashboarding and reporting. You have access to the data and can get everything you need, but we need the ability to summarize the information quickly in a format that senior leaders can understand. We report to the executive level and global board. I need to roll all that in-depth information into a quick summary, and their maturity level isn't there. I'm seeing that on the future road map, but it isn't there now."

"Banks and financial institutions cannot use Sysdig Secure because it doesn't sell SaaS-hosted versions for under two hundred working nodes."

"Sysdig Secure needs to scale more for complete cloud-native coverage."

"The dashboard could be more simple and show the more important issues that are detected first. We'd like to be able to set it up so more important issues show up more prominently in the dashboard."

"There was a security concern related to a specific feature. While the feature itself was promising, it posed a challenge. The situation revolved around code scanning. If your source code is hosted within your own premises, say on Bitbucket, you naturally wouldn't want your code to be accessible to external parties beyond your company. Keeping your code base private is a standard practice. However, in the case of code scanning using Sysdig Secure, they copy your code to their SaaS platform. This posed an issue for us. When we inquired about this, their response acknowledged the concern. In an upcoming release, they plan to enable code scanning within your on-premises environment through the assistance of an agent. This change is already in progress. While this tool stands out compared to existing solutions in the market, it's important to note that there are still some limitations to consider. Another drawback we encountered relates to our expertise with Kubernetes. The tool can monitor Kubernetes audit logs, triggering alerts and notifications. However, it falls short in terms of taking direct action based on these alerts. There are different methods of event capture, including through system labels and system calls, as well as via Kubernetes audit events. Notably, at the system level, Sysdig Secure can both detect and respond to events, allowing actions like blocking and warning. This proactive approach is effective at the system call level. However, when it comes to monitoring Kubernetes audit events, Sysdig Secure can only notify without being able to execute any further actions. It can't block access or containers. The vendor likened their role to that of a monitoring camera, observing events and sending notifications without the capacity to intervene. This limitation applies to Kubernetes audit events. Given that everything operates within our system, there is a workaround available: configuring system-level policies to block containers as necessary."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is on par with other providers."

"The solution is reasonably priced."

"A license is needed to use CloudCheckr CMx High Security, but because we are a managed service provider, the price of the license would vary. It depends on the type of cloud users we have, for example, it would be some type of percentage or monthly billing, etc."

"I am always going to say that it could be a little bit cheaper. I do feel that it is a little bit on the expensive side."

"The solution's pricing depends on the agents...In short, the price depends on the environment of its user."

"Sysdig is competitive. The quality matches the pricing. Obviously, everyone wants things to be cheaper, but if you're realistic, you acknowledge that quality service comes with a price. Sysdig is the gold standard for Kubernetes, and I wouldn't choose anything else. We live in Kubernetes. Everything is containerized, so that means a lot to us, and we're willing to make an investment."

"It is quite costly compared to other tools."

"In comparison to other cloud solutions, it's reasonably priced. However, when compared to in-house built open-source projects, it might be considered somewhat costly. The cost depends on whether someone sees the support provided by Sysdig as an advantage or if it's deemed unnecessary. Personally, I find the support to be excellent and consider it a good value."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

15%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	10

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CloudCheckr ?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing reflects that it uses custom pricing based on your cloud spend, which is pretty standard for this category. I won't pretend it's cheap, but we'...

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What needs improvement with CloudCheckr ?

The interface could be improved because it is too dense and overloaded with too many charts and too much information on each screen. Latency is also something important to take into account. The da...

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What is your primary use case for CloudCheckr ?

My main use case for CloudCheckr is checking the Azure cloud costs of my SaaS service. A specific example of how I use CloudCheckr to check those Azure cloud costs with my SaaS service is that my A...

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What needs improvement with Sysdig Secure?

Sysdig Secure works well for us, but there are a few areas for improvement, such as the alerting and notification system being more flexible for complex workflows, and some dashboard and reporting ...

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What is your primary use case for Sysdig Secure?

Our primary use case for Sysdig Secure is runtime threat detection and vulnerability management.

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What advice do you have for others considering Sysdig Secure?

My advice for others looking into using Sysdig Secure is to clearly define your primary use case before getting started, whether it is runtime detection, vulnerability management, or compliance. I ...

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Also Known As

CloudCheckr CMx High Security, CloudCheckr CMP

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Overview

CloudCheckr offers a cohesive platform for managing cloud infrastructures with a focus on cost visibility, security, and compliance. Designed for multi-cloud environments, it provides insights and optimizations to enhance decision-making and resource efficiency.

CloudCheckr delivers thorough cloud management with features like cost analysis, security and compliance checks, and automated optimization suggestions. Its intuitive interface allows for easy deployment, supporting cost-saving measures. Users often find its cost visibility, multi-cloud integration capabilities, and granular reporting particularly beneficial. However, improvements can be made in areas such as Azure and Google Cloud integration, reporting capabilities, pricing model clarity, and UI complexity reduction.

What are CloudCheckr's key features?

Intuitive Interface: Easy navigation and deployment enhance user interaction.
Cost Visibility: Offers in-depth financial analysis and efficiency insights.
Granular Reporting: Customizable reports that provide detailed insights.
Multi-Cloud Integration: Supports various cloud platforms efficiently.
Actionable Insights: Auto-generated optimizations help reduce expenses.

What benefits should users expect?

Cost Reduction: Identifies idle resources and optimizes usage.
Resource Management: Facilitates effective allocation and governance.
Improved Security: Runs compliance checks and addresses vulnerabilities.
Managed Services: Simplifies billing and supports multi-tenant environments.

Industries using CloudCheckr benefit from enhanced cloud financial optimization and security monitoring. Managed service providers find it crucial for customer billing, while organizations leverage its multi-cloud support for maintaining compliance and governing usage. Specifically useful in sectors like finance and technology, it aids in data analysis and cost-saving strategies.

Spot - A Flexera company

Sysdig Secure offers comprehensive threat detection and vulnerability scanning, integrating seamlessly with platforms like Kubernetes and cloud providers. It enhances compliance monitoring while prioritizing risks to improve security posture.

Sysdig Secure is designed for runtime security across containerized environments and cloud platforms. It integrates with tools like Falco for effective threat detection and extensive compliance monitoring. Users benefit from its friendly interface and visibility improvements, aiding in reducing alerts and managing vulnerabilities. Integrations with Kubernetes and Terraform enhance its flexibility, providing wide-ranging applicability and cloud support. There's a need to improve dashboard simplicity and enrich reporting capabilities. The tool should better handle Kubernetes audit events and increase API accessibility across more platforms. Users also seek advancements in its scalability, speed, and customer support in specific regions.

What are Sysdig Secure's key features?

Runtime Security: Monitors and protects containerized and cloud environments in real time.
Falco Integration: Enhances threat detection with Falco's powerful rules engine.
Threat Detection: Identifies and alerts on suspicious activities and security threats.
Vulnerability Scanning: Assesses applications and infrastructure for potential vulnerabilities.

What benefits should users expect from Sysdig Secure?

Enhanced Security Posture: Comprehensive threat visibility and rapid response capabilities.
Improved Efficiency: Reduced alert fatigue by prioritizing critical vulnerabilities.
Compliance Support: Streamlined processes for meeting security standards and regulations.
Cloud Integration: Seamless compatibility with cloud providers like AWS and GCP.

Industries benefit by employing Sysdig Secure for managing runtime workloads and ensuring compliance within cloud environments. Its effectiveness in monitoring clusters on AWS, GCP, and securing CI/CD pipelines makes it essential for companies optimizing their cloud and container security strategies.

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Sample Customers

Accenture, Logitech, Ingram, Cloudar, Infor, DXC, Cornell University, DLT, Lumen, Lightstream, Choice Hotels, B-Tech, SmileShark, PTP, Explicity, JCH Technology, Siemens Mobility

SAP Concur, Goldman Sachs, Worldpay, Experian, BigCommerce, Arkose Labs, Calendly, Noteable, Bloomreach. More here: https://sysdig.com/customers/

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