Head to head
Sysdig vs Upwind: which reaches your whole cloud estate faster?
Short answer
On our coverage weights Sysdig scores 7.67 against 7.63 for Upwind. Sysdig scores higher on clouds and environments named, runtime layer when you need it, integrations and reach and cost visibility before purchase; Upwind scores higher on agentless workload depth, path to first findings and risk context from day one. Sysdig names 4 of 8 environments and Upwind names 4.
Desk research from public vendor pages read in September 2026, updated 2026-10-11. Editorial assessment; we did not run the products.
How do the scores compare?
| Criterion | Sysdig | Upwind | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clouds and environments named 20% | 8.0 | 7.0 | Sysdig |
| Agentless workload depth 25% | 7.6 | 8.0 | Upwind |
| Path to first findings 15% | 6.5 | 7.0 | Upwind |
| Risk context from day one 15% | 8.2 | 9.0 | Upwind |
| Runtime layer when you need it 10% | 9.6 | 9.4 | Sysdig |
| Integrations and reach 7% | 8.0 | 7.0 | Sysdig |
| Cost visibility before purchase 8% | 5.5 | 5.0 | Sysdig |
| Total | 7.67 | 7.63 | Sysdig |
Sysdig
Upwind
Which environments does each name?
Sysdig Secure
Sysdig's docs say AWS, Google Cloud and Azure support all its agentless cloud features, and Oracle Cloud supports agentless CSPM only.
Source: Sysdig docs: connect cloud accounts · Read 11 Oct 2026
Upwind
Upwind's homepage names AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and OCI as partnerships.
Source: Upwind homepage · Read 27 Sep 2026
- Named on the vendor's pages we reviewed
- Not named on the pages we reviewed (this does not mean unsupported)
Named by both: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud. Only Sysdig: none. Only Upwind: none.
How does each see workloads?
- Coverage model
- Agentless CSPM, CIEM and host vulnerability scanning on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure; in-use analysis and runtime detection need the agent.
- Runtime layer
- Sysdig agent with Falco-based detection.
- Path to first findings
- Agentless connection; Sysdig's docs say compliance results appear about 5 to 10 minutes after connection, varying with scale. In-use package insight needs the agent.
Sysdig
- Coverage model
- Agentless scanning combined with eBPF runtime sensors; the design centers on the sensor.
- Runtime layer
- eBPF sensor with baselines of cloud activity and network flows, and forensic event timelines (CDR).
- Path to first findings
- Agentless scanning gives a first view; Upwind's runtime context, which it leads with, needs its sensor.
Upwind
What does each cost?
Sysdig
AWS Marketplace, 1-month contract: CNAPP Enterprise $72.00 per unit per month (the unit was not captured in our read); 12-month contracts listed as saving up to 17%. Sysdig's own pricing page: licensing by number of hosts, prices by quote.
Source: AWS Marketplace: Sysdig Cloud Security and Observability · Read 11 Oct 2026
Upwind
AWS Marketplace, 12-month contract: Upwind Cloud Security Platform $30,000.00; Upwind Managed Detection and Response 24/7 Service $6,000.00. The quantity each price covers was not captured in our read. 24-month and 36-month contracts are listed with savings. No price on Upwind's own site.
Source: AWS Marketplace: Upwind Cloud Security Platform · Read 11 Oct 2026
What does each claim?
Sysdig
Upwind
Which should you choose?
Choose Sysdig if
you value a deep runtime sensor for detection and blocking and a ranked fix list from attack paths.
Best fit: Kubernetes-heavy teams that want Falco-based runtime detection.
Choose Upwind if
you value a deep runtime sensor for detection and blocking and a ranked fix list from attack paths.
Best fit: Teams that want runtime context early and are ready to deploy a sensor soon after the first scan.
Frequently asked questions
Which scores higher for multi-cloud coverage, Sysdig or Upwind?
Sysdig scores 7.67 against 7.63 on our default weights. With equal weights the order is Sysdig first (7.63 against 7.49). The coverage calculator lets you set your own weights.
Which clouds do Sysdig and Upwind name?
Sysdig: On the pages we reviewed: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud. Sysdig's docs say AWS, Google Cloud and Azure support all its agentless cloud features, and Oracle Cloud supports agentless CSPM only. Upwind: On the pages we reviewed: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud. Upwind's homepage names AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and OCI as partnerships.
Which is cheaper?
Sysdig: AWS Marketplace, 1-month contract: CNAPP Enterprise $72.00 per unit per month (the unit was not captured in our read); 12-month contracts listed as saving up to 17%. Sysdig's own pricing page: licensing by number of hosts, prices by quote. Upwind: AWS Marketplace, 12-month contract: Upwind Cloud Security Platform $30,000.00; Upwind Managed Detection and Response 24/7 Service $6,000.00. The quantity each price covers was not captured in our read. 24-month and 36-month contracts are listed with savings. No price on Upwind's own site. Neither figure is a quote for your estate.