Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks vs Tenable.io Container Security comparison

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Palo Alto Networks and Tenable are both solutions in the Container Security category. Palo Alto Networks is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.0, while Tenable is ranked #26 with an average rating of 8.0. Palo Alto Networks holds a 7.3% mindshare in Container Security, compared to Tenable’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Palo Alto Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 1, 2026

Tenable.io Container Security and Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks are competing solutions in the container security space. Prisma Cloud is considered the stronger option due to its superior features, even though Tenable.io offers better pricing and support.

Features: Tenable.io Container Security provides continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and risk management to ensure robust visibility. In contrast, Prisma Cloud offers a more extensive cloud-native security suite, including threat detection, compliance monitoring, and integrated security features.

Room for Improvement: Tenable.io could improve its integration capabilities, especially with platforms like GitLab Ultimate, and streamline its operational complexity. Prisma Cloud might benefit from simplifying its complex deployment model and enhancing support for Windows security.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Tenable.io Container Security is praised for its straightforward deployment and responsive support, while Prisma Cloud compensates for its more complex deployment with comprehensive support and in-depth technical guidance.

Pricing and ROI: Tenable.io is noted for lower setup costs and a favorable ROI due to efficient implementation. Prisma Cloud, although requiring a higher initial investment, offers valuable long-term strategic security benefits for those seeking advanced features.

To learn more, read our detailed Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks vs. Tenable.io Container Security Report (Updated: September 2026).

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.8%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is 7.3%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tenable.io Container Security is 1.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Container Security Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks	7.3%
Qualys TotalCloud	1.8%
Tenable.io Container Security	1.1%
Other	89.8%

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reviewer2859021

Sr Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

Risk-based triage has transformed container security and now prioritizes high-impact threats

The best features Qualys TotalCloud offers currently include managing cloud infrastructure and container security while facing major challenges such as alert fatigue. Traditional vulnerability scanners flag hundreds of CVEs on short-lived Kubernetes containers, some of which have no internet exposure or are gone before we can even triage them. I leverage Qualys TotalCloud to move beyond static CVSS. I use it to implement runtime exposure, correlation risk reprioritization, and shift-left integration. This notifies developers to fix a base image upstream rather than patching live ephemeral instances. In my work with cloud and container security, the biggest operational hurdle was alert fatigue. I use Qualys to shift left from static CVSS severity to context-aware risk prioritization. I correlated raw vulnerability data with real-time risk factors such as public network exposure, active runtime execution, or overly permissive IAM roles. This allows us to immediately drop the priority of isolated containers and escalate lower-severity CVEs that sit on an exposed, high-risk path. We can map these findings directly back to our CI/CD pipelines so developers can patch the root base images upstream. We have drastically cut down the signal-to-noise ratio, saved a lot of manual hours doing triage work, and ensured engineering effort goes directly towards high-impact risk reduction.

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reviewer2776578

Cyber Security Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Image scanning has supported consistent security practices during cloud deployment

On a scale of ten, we would say people are happy with Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks for the part we use. People are okay with it. We probably would give an eight. We don't give ten because if we don't use the other parts of Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, it's because it was difficult to implement from an operational point of view. We could have deployed the runtime monitoring with Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, but within our organization at our company, it was very difficult to find who would be the owner for the alerts. People have other tools and in the end, we don't use the full capabilities of a product that we pay for. It's partially related to the difficulty to integrate Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks runtime in our company's support process. We don't use the real-time monitoring part of Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks. We don't know about the automated remediation feature of Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks.

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Arun Seetha

Cyber Security Architect at a security firm with 201-500 employees

Detailed container image reports have improved vulnerability insight and support secure operations

Most valuable are the reports that are quite good, particularly the detailed ones for container image scanning. Tenable.io Container Security is giving me the vulnerability information of Docker images and the information about software bill of materials. However, my challenge at this time is that I am using all these solutions with GitLab Ultimate, and it does not support integration, so I am doing some alternate arrangements which are giving me operational complexity because I need to introduce something else instead of GitLab Ultimate. That is the primary concern regarding the benefits of real-time visibility into my containerized application security status.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"Having everything in a single place to look for it and a single integration into ServiceNow has been the big transformation."

"In my opinion, this is the best tool."

"I would definitely recommend it because it is easy to handle any cloud resources."

"By integrating TotalCloud, we have significantly reduced vulnerabilities in our deployment pipeline."

"The vulnerability management feature is the one I like the most because it provides a clear picture of all vulnerabilities."

"Qualys TotalCloud helps you not just to identify misconfigurations, but you can actually also fix issues."

"CSPM is currently the most used feature, and we are enjoying the new feature, FlexScan, which is valuable for Internet-facing VMs."

"Its excellent graphical interface makes the scanning process simple."

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"The security features are quite good, the monitoring part is excellent, and the reporting is great, plus it's very user-friendly and allows us to easily create customized dashboards."

"The opportunity in our company is good because we are already using Red Hat at different stages of cloud computing."

"The most valuable feature is the continuous cloud compliance monitoring and alerting."

"Overall, it provides all the pieces of information that you require, in one place and time."

"The threat detection feature in Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks integrates with cloud-native controls like AWS GuardDuty and similar services on Azure and GCP."

"It gave us visibility into and control over complex cloud environments, which helped us feel better about our security and secure the environment with the clinical data."

"Prisma Cloud has enabled us to take a very strong preventive approach to cloud security. One of the hardest things with cloud is getting visibility into workloads. With Prisma Cloud, you can go in and get that visibility, then set up policies to alert on risky behavior, e.g., if there are security groups or firewall ports open up. So, it is very helpful in preventing configuration errors in the cloud by having visibility. If there are issues, then you can find them and fix them."

"The UI is very good. We get all the things within a single UI."

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"Most valuable are the reports that are quite good, particularly the detailed ones for container image scanning."

"By using Nessus, we are able to finish testing with assured results, in half the time."

"Currently, I haven't implemented the solution due to its deprecation by the site. However, I can highlight some benefits of Tenable Cloud Security, a cybersecurity solution with various features for scanning vulnerabilities in both cloud environments and on-premises container security."

"It helps us secure our applications from the build phase and identify the weaknesses from scratch."

"Tenable.io detects misconfiguration when you deploy a Docker or Kubernetes container. It's much better to remedy these issues during deployment instead of waiting until the container is already in the production environment."

"Nessus scanner is very effective for internal penetration testing."

"The strong security provided by the product in the container environment is its most valuable feature."

"The solution shows you the exploitable vulnerabilities and helps you prioritize."

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Cons

"Two areas for improvement in Qualys TotalCloud are the speed of the public cloud platform and vulnerability detection."

"The onboarding process is a bit difficult. In the initial phase, it is very difficult to understand the features, what the dashboard contains, and what criteria they are using."

"The improvement needed in Qualys TotalCloud is mainly in the artificial intelligence automation agents, where we can customize and create what meets our needs, not necessarily having to use those provided in the tool."

"There is room for improvement in vulnerability scanning, particularly for PaaS environments. Currently, Qualys does not have full access to these instances, which limits its effectiveness."

"To improve the user experience, reporting could be simplified for better comprehension by end users and project managers, facilitating issue resolution."

"An area for improvement would be to focus on risks related to AI, such as large language models and potential data leakage."

"I would appreciate additional integration options to connect Qualys TotalCloud with our other vulnerability management tools."

"In terms of improvement, remediation still belongs to the cloud team, which is one of the issues we faced with Qualys TotalCloud."

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"While the documentation continually improves, it still has limitations compared to the extensive resources available for older products like hardware firewalls, which have been around for approximately 20 years."

"Prisma Cloud supports generating CSV files, but I would also like it to generate PDF files for reporting."

"The dashboard can be created at the user level instead of the cloud account level, which will help save time."

"The IM security has room for improvement."

"The licensing is a bit confusing."

"The UI is good, however, they could improve the experience."

"We face some GUI issues related to new permissions for AWS. So far, we don't have any automation to complete them through the GUI. We have to manually update the permissions. Our customers have faced some issues with that."

"We identified two things that we felt would be great to have, but they are under NDA. So, I can't disclose them. Other than those two things, we identified a generic bug in the secret key management service on AWS that needs to be fixed. We reported it to them, and we want them to fix it."

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"They need to work on auto-remediation so it's easier for the security team to act quickly when certain assets or resources are deployed. The latest version has a CIS benchmark that you need to meet for containers in the cloud, but more automation is needed."

"However, my challenge at this time is that I am using all these solutions with GitLab Ultimate, and it does not support integration, so I am doing some alternate arrangements which are giving me operational complexity because I need to introduce something else instead of GitLab Ultimate."

"The initial setup is highly complex."

"I believe integration plays a crucial role for Tenable, particularly in terms of connecting with other products and various container solutions like Docker or Kubernetes. It seems that in future updates, enhanced integration is something I would appreciate. Currently, there is integration with Docker, but when it comes to Kubernetes or other container solutions, it appears to be a challenge, especially with on-prem scanners."

"The stability and setup phase of the product are areas with shortcomings where improvements are needed."

"I feel that in certain areas this product has false positives which the company should work on."

"Tenable.io Container Security should improve integration modules. It should also improve stability."

"I feel that in certain areas this product has false positives which the company should work on. They should also try to include business logic vulnerabilities in the scanner testing. Finally, the vulnerability assessment feature should be increased to other hardware devices, apart from firewalls."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."

"Although Qualys TotalCloud is relatively expensive due to its unique automation features, its cost-effectiveness is rated an eight out of ten, with ten being the most costly."

"TotalCloud's price is about right where I would expect it to be."

"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers good pricing that is affordable and competitive with the market. Our partnership also provides us with additional benefits."

"Qualys TotalCloud is cost-efficient and was selected for its value compared to other products."

"I am not sure about the pricing. From what I understand, it is a bit on the higher side, but I do not have the exact numbers."

"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."

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"The price is high. In the future, when there are more competitors at the same level with different clouds, maybe the position will be different."

"The pricing and the licensing are both very fair... The biggest advice I would give in terms of costs would be to try to understand what the growth is going to look like. That's really been our biggest struggle, that we don't have an idea of what our future growth is going to be on the platform. We go from X number of licenses to Y number of licenses without a plan on how we're going to get from A to B, and a lot of that comes as a bit of a surprise. It can make budgeting a real challenge for it."

"Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is a highly expensive solution."

"The pricing of the solution is fair."

"The cost was not on the higher side. Overall, the cost gets recovered with its implementation."

"Prisma Cloud is a value-back cloud-managed solution; cloud-native solutions are quite expensive."

"The Prisma Cloud pricing is good."

"This solution is good for a company with at least 400 people that must be connected remotely. For smaller companies, it can be too expensive."

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"I rate the tool's pricing a three out of ten."

"The product does not operate on a pay-per-license model."

"The solution's pricing is neither cheap nor very expensive."

"It's best to be an institutional buyer and directly contact the sales team as they can provide over-the-top discounts for bulk orders."

"I rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten."

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

18%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Outsourcing Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

14%

Outsourcing Company

Media Company

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	39

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Small Business	38
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	58

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Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

We purchased Qualys TotalCloud for GCP and Azure as well. It is comparatively better than others regarding pricing. T...

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What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?

I am unsure about how Qualys TotalCloud can be improved. I do not have anything else to add about the needed improvem...

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What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?

My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is telemetry, although I am unsure about the specifics. A quick specific examp...

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What is your primary use case for Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks?

Prisma Cloud helps support DevSecOps methodologies, making those responsibilities easier to manage.

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What Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform do you recommend?

We like Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, since it offers us incredible visibility into our entire cloud system. We...

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What do you think of Aqua Security vs Prisma Cloud?

Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valu...

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What needs improvement with Tenable.io Container Security?

Several things need improvement about Tenable.io Container Security. First, they should support GitLab Ultimate. Seco...

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What is your primary use case for Tenable.io Container Security?

I have been dealing with Tenable.io Container Security for almost four to six months.

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What advice do you have for others considering Tenable.io Container Security?

Tenable.io Container Security is a good product. I am currently using Tenable Enclave Security. When I say metrics, I...

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Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

Prisma Public Cloud, RedLock Cloud 360, RedLock, Twistlock, Aporeto

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Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks provides essential cloud security posture management with advanced automation and threat detection for enhanced infrastructure control.

Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks offers robust multi-cloud capabilities, allowing users to manage security across AWS, Azure, and GCP. It integrates security controls into CI/CD pipelines for improved threat detection. With real-time alerting and runtime protection, it assists in maintaining strong security postures and operational efficiency. While its Cloud Workload Protection Platform secures workloads, improvements are needed in integration with third-party apps, role-based access, and API security. Enhancements in automation, reporting, and false positive management are also sought after.

What are the key features of Prisma Cloud?

Cloud Security Posture Management: Identifies misconfigurations and ensures compliance across cloud environments.
Multi-Cloud Capabilities: Provides comprehensive security across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Runtime Protection: Enhances threat detection by integrating security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
Real-Time Alerting: Delivers instant notifications for proactive security management.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Integration: Supports security in code development stages.

What benefits should users seek in reviews?

Enhanced Visibility and Control: Offers comprehensive infrastructure insights.
Operational Efficiency: Improves cloud governance through streamlined management.
Threat Detection and Compliance: Integrates robust security measures for continuous compliance.
Automation Features: Reduces manual tasks through advanced automation capabilities.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Prisma Cloud is frequently implemented to meet strict regulatory standards, providing the necessary infrastructure protection and compliance. Organizations often utilize its vulnerability monitoring across diverse cloud environments to maintain security integrity while addressing specific sector regulations.

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Tenable.io Container Security provides advanced real-time visibility, container image scanning, and actionable vulnerability data, supporting Docker environments efficiently.

Tenable.io Container Security is designed for containerized applications, offering detailed reports and robust policy configuration to detect and address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in real-time. Users leverage its features to enhance security in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring safe deployment in both cloud and on-prem environments. While it delivers significant benefits, areas such as GitLab Ultimate support and Docker-based installations require enhancement, alongside improvements in support, integration, and false-positive reduction.

What are the key features offered by Tenable.io Container Security?

Detailed Reports: Comprehensive insights into container image scanning and detected vulnerabilities.
Real-time Visibility: Continuous monitoring of container environments for enhanced security.
Policy Configuration: Flexible security policies tailored to organizational requirements.
Misconfiguration Detection: Identifies configuration errors during container deployment.
Vulnerability Data: Provides actionable insights to prioritize security fixes.

What benefits do users experience with Tenable.io Container Security?

Efficient Scanning: Identifies vulnerabilities quickly in container environments.
Effective Troubleshooting: Addresses security issues with detailed insights.
Prioritization of Vulnerabilities: Helps focus on critical security threats.
Software Bill of Materials: Gain understanding of components and licenses used.

Tenable.io Container Security is implemented across industries to secure container workloads, integrating seamlessly with CI/CD platforms and DevOps pipelines. Organizations benefit from its capabilities to manage cloud-based and on-prem environments, ensuring security for mature security practices and maintaining compliance within their clusters.

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Amgen, Genpact, Western Asset, Zipongo, Proofpoint, NerdWallet, Axfood, 21st Century Fox, Veeva Systems, Reinsurance Group of America

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