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Arnica vs Envysion

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Arnica

Cybersecurity

AI-native application security platform detecting and fixing vulnerabilities across the SDLC

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Envysion

Cybersecurity

Managed video for restaurants and convenience stores that pairs camera footage with point of sale transaction data

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Arnica has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arnica per-identity pricing ($25-$50/person/year) requires tracking active developers; Envysion envysion now sits inside Motorola Solutions alongside Avigilon and Pelco, which overlap with it in retail video, so buyers should establish which platform Motorola intends to invest in before committing to a multi-year multi-site agreement.
  • They diverge on capability: Arnica covers AI SAST, Envysion covers Point of sale exception reporting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arnica and Envysion actually diverge.

Attributes where Arnica and Envysion differ
AttributeArnicaEnvysion
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelPer-identity subscription with annual discountquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, GitHub, IDEWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arnica

  • AI SAST
  • Software Composition Analysis
  • Secrets detection
  • IaC scanning
  • Container scanning
  • SBOM generation
  • Agentic rules
  • Pipelineless integration

Only in Envysion

  • Point of sale exception reporting
  • Cloud video review
  • Audio capture
  • Loss prevention case management
  • Operational auditing
  • Multi-site dashboards
  • Franchise access controls
  • Managed service model

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arnica

  • Detecting AI-generated vulnerabilities in Copilot and Cursor suggestionsnot Envysion
  • Finding hardcoded secrets before they reach productionnot Envysion
  • Mapping container vulnerabilities back to source codenot Envysion
  • Generating SBOM for supply chain compliance requirementsnot Envysion
  • Scanning infrastructure-as-code for misconfiguration risksnot Envysion

Envysion

  • A 300-store quick service chain where till voids and refunds are a known shrink channelnot Arnica
  • A convenience retailer needing drive-through audio and video to settle a customer disputenot Arnica
  • A franchisor auditing food safety and uniform compliance across franchisee sites remotelynot Arnica
  • An investigator building an evidence package for a termination that will be challengednot Arnica

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arnica

  • Per-identity pricing ($25-$50/person/year) requires tracking active developers
  • Overage identity tracking via 90-day PR activity can be unpredictable
  • Free plan limited to weekly updates, requiring upgrade for real-time scanning
  • Advanced add-ons (Image Scanning, AI SAST, Agentic Rules Enforcer) pricing not published
  • On-premises deployment limited to Enterprise tier

Envysion

  • Envysion now sits inside Motorola Solutions alongside Avigilon and Pelco, which overlap with it in retail video, so buyers should establish which platform Motorola intends to invest in before committing to a multi-year multi-site agreement.
  • Point of sale integration is per till system, so a chain running two or three POS platforms across acquired brands may find exception reporting works properly in only some of its stores.
  • No pricing is published and it is sold as a per-site managed service, usually on a multi-year agreement, so a chain closing or refranchising stores mid-term can be paying for locations it no longer operates.
  • It is built specifically for till-level retail and restaurant loss prevention and is a poor fit for campus, industrial or office security, so an operator with a mixed estate needs a second platform for the head office.
  • Each site typically needs recording hardware installed, which makes rollout an install project per location rather than a software subscription, and refreshing that hardware is a periodic capital event the subscription does not cover.

Pricing, plan by plan

Arnica

Free
  • FreeFree
    • No credit card required
    • 14-day trial available
    • Weekly risk identification updates
  • Core Business$360/year
    • Monthly billing option at $30/identity/month
    • Annual billing at $25/identity/month (17% discount)
    • Real-time risk scanning and notifications
  • Core Enterprise$720/year
    • Monthly billing option at $60/identity/month
    • Annual billing at $50/identity/month (17% discount)
    • All Core Business features

Envysion

On request
  • Envysion managed video$undefined/year
    • Priced per site as a managed service
    • Recording hardware typically required in each location
    • Point of sale integration scoped per till system

Which should you pick?

Choose Arnica if

  • You need ai sast.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, GitHub, IDE.
  • You also want software composition analysis.
Arnica review

Choose Envysion if

  • You need point of sale exception reporting.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want cloud video review.
Envysion review

Questions people ask

Is Arnica or Envysion better?
Neither clearly leads. Arnica starts at Free and Envysion at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arnica or Envysion?
Arnica has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Arnica and On request for Envysion.
Does Arnica or Envysion run on more platforms?
Arnica runs on Web, GitHub, IDE. Envysion runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Arnica for free?
Yes. Arnica has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Envysion starts at On request.
What is Arnica best used for?
Arnica is most often used for detecting ai-generated vulnerabilities in copilot and cursor suggestions, finding hardcoded secrets before they reach production, mapping container vulnerabilities back to source code, generating sbom for supply chain compliance requirements. Of those, detecting ai-generated vulnerabilities in copilot and cursor suggestions and finding hardcoded secrets before they reach production are not what Envysion is typically brought in for.
What can Arnica do that Envysion cannot?
Arnica covers AI SAST, Software Composition Analysis, Secrets detection, IaC scanning. Envysion covers Point of sale exception reporting, Cloud video review, Audio capture, Loss prevention case management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Arnica: How are identities defined in Arnica pricing?

Identities are any users and other contributing entities that contributed code and/or had PR activity during the last 90 days. This ensures billing matches active developers.

Source
Envysion: Who owns Envysion?

Motorola Solutions. It sits in the same video security portfolio as Avigilon, Pelco and Openpath.

Arnica: What is the annual discount?

Annual prepayment offers approximately 17% savings versus monthly billing. Core Business annual is $300/identity versus $360 for monthly.

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Envysion: What makes it different from a cloud camera service?

The point of sale integration. Exception reports link a void, refund or discount directly to the clip of that transaction, which is what makes multi-site review practical.

Arnica: Can I cancel or downgrade Arnica anytime?

Yes. Subscriptions can be cancelled or downgraded at any time. Overage identities receive automatic protection with true-up invoicing.

Source
Envysion: Is pricing published?

No. It is quoted per site as a managed service, typically on a multi-year agreement.

Envysion: Will it work with my point of sale system?

Integration is built per POS platform, so confirm your specific system and version before buying, especially across acquired brands.

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