No more typing reviews! Try our Samantha, our new voice AI agent.

Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks vs Wiz comparison

Why PeerSpot?
 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 24, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
3.7
Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks boosts efficiency and ROI with XSOAR integrations, though ROI quantification can be challenging.
Sentiment score
5.2
Wiz boosts ROI by cutting costs, enhancing cloud security, reducing errors, and improving vulnerability management through automation and centralization.
The solution provides a good ROI, especially for regular customers, offering discounts for three-year licenses.
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I don't think the tool in itself is very capable of doing that, but we have XSOAR and other tool integrations done on the platform, so this can be accomplished.
Technical Solutions Architect at IBM
doing everything manually would take a lot of work and effort, and Wiz reduces both the workload and the need for manual thinking and human feedback.
Engineering Lead at Persistent Systems
Wiz Code allows us to scan all accounts within minutes.
DevOps / Cloud R&D Team at Sri Cloud Solutions
I think we're reaching the point where we'll see a return on investment, and we'll be there by the end of the year.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.6
Cortex Cloud's customer service is praised for prompt, knowledgeable support and effective troubleshooting, earning high user ratings.
Sentiment score
7.4
Wiz customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, with users appreciating proactive support despite occasional documentation and resolution delays.
If I make it a high priority, they have resolved one query within 20 minutes.
Assistant Security Architect at Cloudnomics
If local Indian support cannot resolve an issue, global tech support aligns promptly within the agreed SLA.
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Fast response times and knowledgeable staff who understand the intricacies of the system.
Principle Cloud Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
On a scale from 1 to 10, I would give Wiz's support a 10.
Specialist - Information Security at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
The vendor was readily available to assist us over calls, clarifying both technical aspects and theoretical insights.
Cyber Security Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
If I were to put Wiz support on a scale from one to ten, I would give them a ten.
CISO at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
4.5
Palo Alto's Cortex Cloud is scalable and efficient, with easy onboarding, but can be costly for higher licenses.
Sentiment score
7.6
Wiz excels in scalability and adaptability, seamlessly integrating and managing resources across multi-cloud environments for all business sizes.
For stability, scalability, mean time to response, and potential incident investigation improvements, I would give it a nine or probably even a ten.
Business Development Team Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Onboarding endpoints and assets on Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is very easy.
Assistant Security Architect at Cloudnomics
The platform is able to auto-shut certain resources that are not in use through the agentless scan feature.
Technical Solutions Architect at IBM
Our environment quadrupled in size. We didn’t have to make any adjustments or configuration changes; it just accommodated the growth.
Principal Engineer at Aviatrix
In terms of scalability, I don't feel any issues.
Technical Specialist at Zensar Technologies
In terms of cloud environment scalability, this is where Wiz Code generally excels, being built to handle thousands of AWS accounts, multi-cloud environments, and millions of cloud resources.
Lead Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is praised for its stability, reliability, and seamless security performance without latency or issues.
Sentiment score
8.0
Wiz offers stable cloud monitoring with occasional minor issues, ensuring reliable integration and day-to-day performance for users.
My impression of Cloud Runtime Security in stopping attacks in real-time is that I have never had an issue where it has let something through, causing an outage or concerns to the customer.
Business Development Team Lead at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
However, now in Cortex Cloud, I have not seen any lag or buffer.
Assistant Security Architect at Cloudnomics
My evaluation of how stable and reliable Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is very positive.
Technical Solutions Architect at IBM
The stability of Wiz has been good, with no downtime, bugs, or glitches.
Senior Engineering Manager, Data & AI at Omnissa
The best part is that their entire solution is built on APIs, allowing for easy integration without a codeless approach.
Assistant VP at NatWest Group
The services were stable, and we did not experience any downtime.
Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Self-Employed
 

Room For Improvement

Cortex Cloud's interface and costs challenge users, with needs for improved integration, efficiency, and identity management features.
Wiz requires improved reporting, integrations, scanning speed, real-time remediation, security functions, and enhanced risk prioritization for better usability.
Regarding the generative AI security tool, I know for sure it's Agentic.
Cybersecurity Analyst at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The solution is quite premium in cost compared to alternatives such as Wiz.
Principle Cloud Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
There is not a clear MSP model compared to other vendors such as CrowdStrike.
Business Development Manager For Palo Alto Networks at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
One significant area for improvement would be increasing automation. While they excel at identifying issues, we need assistance in minimizing the human hours required for tasks.
Principal Engineer at Aviatrix
Adding AI-driven features could significantly assist developers in addressing vulnerabilities more efficiently, thereby improving deployment times and adherence to deadlines.
Senior Engineer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Governance is the area where Wiz Code actually shines; for large enterprises, governance is not just finding vulnerabilities; it includes ownership, accountability, exceptions, policies, risk acceptance, and auditability.
Lead Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Wiz pricing is considered fair but expensive, valued for security features, with concerns about potential future cost changes.
The solution is costly, with high-end capabilities suitable for enterprises.
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Today, it is smart and easy to calculate the licenses.
Cloud Security Manager at T-Systems International GmbH
I don’t think there’s anyone else out there offering the same level, scale, or efficiency.
Principal Engineer at Aviatrix
If you are a small scale enterprise organization, you probably would not pay such a hefty amount of money to protect your organization.
Security Architect/Staff Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Wiz is less expensive than Microsoft and Palo Alto.
Engineering Lead at Persistent Systems
 

Valuable Features

Cortex Cloud enhances security management with AI-driven threat detection, automation, and seamless CI/CD integration, reducing response times significantly.
Wiz offers comprehensive cloud security management with risk prioritization and AI analysis, enhancing efficiency and reducing alert fatigue.
AI/ML aids in anticipating remediation for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities, and automatic remediation can be easily configured.
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks has reduced the time spent on incident investigations, and if I had to estimate, I would say it has cut our investigation time in half.
Sr. Compliance Analyst at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
This simplifies the management of shared responsibility among different people and entities, allowing you to use one single tool instead of having dozens of different tools to orchestrate and integrate.
Business Development Manager For Palo Alto Networks at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The ability to scan every layer without agents is a huge selling point because we're multi-agent.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
My favourite is the EASM/External Exposure view and overall package - full risk visibility. It allows us to prioritize, and I mean truly prioritize, what should be addressed first.
Security Solutions Architect - Cloud Security Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
The granularity of visibility that the platform provides is the most valuable aspect.
CEO at Century Data
 

Categories and Ranking

Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto N...
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
17th
Ranking in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
10th
Ranking in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
10th
Ranking in Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)
9th
Ranking in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
10th
Ranking in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
5th
Ranking in Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Software Supply Chain Security (6th), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (4th)
Wiz
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
1st
Ranking in Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP)
2nd
Ranking in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
1st
Ranking in Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)
1st
Ranking in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
1st
Ranking in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
2nd
Ranking in Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
68
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (1st), Compliance Management (1st), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (2nd), Cloud Security Remediation (1st), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (1st), AI Security (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) category, the mindshare of Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is 2.6%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wiz is 12.6%, down from 24.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Wiz12.6%
Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks2.6%
Other84.8%
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)
 

Featured Reviews

SJ
Technical Solutions Architect at IBM
Cloud security has improved as AI-driven runtime protection detects threats and reduces incidents
In my opinion, Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks could be improved or enhanced in various ways. I don't have an idea about that yet because for that you actually need to use two or three different other tools to make a basic comparison. If you ask me how good the tool is, I would fairly rate it quite high. The tool is very popular, and customers can already see that it is one of the cloud leaders in the security space. The platform had a very good feature which provides documentation links about how to use a specific feature on the UI. It takes you to the proper documentation page where it suggests what to do and tells you about the steps that need to be done for a resource deployment. My thoughts about improving the product which I believe could greatly aid vendors is that it used to be a very user-friendly tool, but now they have incorporated everything under one umbrella. It has XDR, XSOAR, and Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks. Before, we used to have separate modules and separate environments for each of these capabilities or features. Right now, it is a little complex and users would take their own time to know the tool better. This is something that would have been way better, but I would say there would be different opinions on this. Talking about user-friendliness, it has decreased now.
Peter Whelan - PeerSpot reviewer
CISO at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Improved our security posture thanks to comprehensive visibility
I have contacted Wiz technical support frequently. The support is excellent. We contact via an in-application portal. We can see the support cases we personally open, and also the cases that other people have opened from our company. I appreciate that feature. Generally, support gets back to us within a few days with a good answer. There was one fellow in particular who has been knocking it out of the park. He is a great support person to deal with. We are happy with the support experience. If I were to put Wiz support on a scale from one to ten, I would give them a ten.
report
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) solutions are best for your needs.
914,109 professionals have used our research since 2012.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise48
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks?
I am not fully aware of the pricing and licensing of Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks. The pricing is also based on the number of defenders or the agents that are created, so it is very different...
What needs improvement with Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks?
In my opinion, Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks could be improved or enhanced in various ways. I don't have an idea about that yet because for that you actually need to use two or three different...
What is your primary use case for Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks?
The usual use cases for Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks that I have been working with mostly are as simple as detection of misconfigurations during the deployment cycle. Whenever customers want ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Wiz?
No involvement occurred with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Wiz since it was a free proof of concept. Approximately 200 licenses were provided for the initiative, but pricing moving forward...
What needs improvement with Wiz?
While Checkmarx may perform better in some deep code scanning aspects, Wiz is considerably easier to use, has a better user interface, and offers a more compelling argument for its use. It is more ...
What is your primary use case for Wiz?
Wiz is being tested to compare against Checkmarx, examining scanning capabilities, native visibility, ease of deployment, and code-level analysis. The proof of concept has completed, and we had int...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Wiz Code, Wiz Defend
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Wiz is the fastest growing software company ever - $100M ARR in 18 months: Wiz becomes the fastest-growing software company ever | Wiz Blog  Discover why companies, including Salesforce, Morgan Stanley, Fox, and Bridgewater choose Wiz as their cloud security partner. Read their success stories here: Customers | Wiz
Find out what your peers are saying about Cortex Cloud by Palo Alto Networks vs. Wiz and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
914,109 professionals have used our research since 2012.