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Varonis vs Wiz

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Data security and insider threat detection

Cloud security platform (CNAPP).

The verdict

Both Varonis and Wiz are credible security privacy tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Varonis — Data security and insider threat detection

Choose Wiz if you'd rather have a higher overall rating (4.7/5). Cloud security platform (CNAPP).

Varonis vs Wiz: side by side

DimensionVaronisWiz
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forEnterprise, Security Teams, Compliance TeamsCloud Security Teams, Enterprise
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb, Api
Rating4.5/54.7/5Winner

Varonis key facts

Vendor
Varonis Systems
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Windows, Api
Best for
Enterprise, Security Teams, Compliance Teams
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2005
Headquarters
New York, USA

Wiz key facts

Vendor
Wiz
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Cloud Security Teams, Enterprise
Editor rating
4.7 / 5
Founded
2020
Headquarters
New York, NY, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Varonis better than Wiz?

Neither is universally better — Wiz edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Varonis or Wiz cheaper?

Varonis is the more affordable of the two to get started, at custom. Varonis starts at custom; Wiz starts at custom.

Can Varonis replace Wiz?

Yes for most teams — both are security privacy tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.