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Encore vs Wiz

Encore logo

Encore

Cloud

Automated infrastructure for humans and agents

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wiz logo

Wiz

Cloud

Cloud and AI security platform unifying code, cloud, and runtime protection.

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Encore has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Encore limited language support (TypeScript and Go only); Wiz no public pricing; licensing requires a custom quote based on workloads and sensors.
  • They diverge on capability: Encore covers Local development environment, Wiz covers Cloud security posture management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Encore and Wiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Encore and Wiz differ
AttributeEncoreWiz
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, CLIweb, api

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

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 Encore

  • Local development environment
  • Preview environments
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Cloud deployment
  • Self-service operations
  • Distributed tracing

Only in Wiz

  • Cloud security posture management
  • Code security (Wiz Code)
  • Runtime threat detection (Wiz Defend)
  • AI security agents
  • AI workload protection
  • Attack path analysis

What people use each for

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

Encore

  • Building microservices with database provisioningnot Wiz
  • Creating feature branch preview environmentsnot Wiz
  • Deploying TypeScript and Go backends to AWS/GCPnot Wiz

Wiz

  • Identifying cloud misconfigurations across multi-cloud environmentsnot Encore
  • Securing code from IDE through CI/CD deploymentnot Encore
  • Detecting and responding to active threats at runtimenot Encore
  • Governing AI workloads and models in the cloudnot Encore
  • Prioritizing risk with cross-environment attack path analysisnot Encore

Where each one falls short

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

Encore

  • Limited language support (TypeScript and Go only)
  • Pro tier requires per-member subscription pricing
  • Additional resource costs beyond subscription for AWS/GCP provisioning

Wiz

  • No public pricing; licensing requires a custom quote based on workloads and sensors.
  • Modular licensing across Cloud, Code, Defend, and Sensor products can complicate cost planning.
  • Full runtime protection value depends on deploying Wiz Sensor agents, adding operational overhead.
  • Primarily aimed at mid-to-large enterprises despite the smaller Wiz Go bundle.

Pricing, plan by plan

Encore

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 2 free dev environments
    • 1M distributed tracing events/month
    • 7-day log retention
  • Pro$49/month
    • Unlimited free dev environments
    • 20M tracing events/month
    • 30-day log retention
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Enterprise security and compliance
    • SSO/SAML
    • Custom RBAC

Wiz

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wiz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Encore if

  • You need local development environment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI.
  • You also want preview environments.
Encore review

Choose Wiz if

  • You need cloud security posture management.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want code security (wiz code).
Wiz review

Questions people ask

Is Encore or Wiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Encore starts at Free and Wiz at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Encore or Wiz?
Encore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Encore and On request for Wiz.
Does Encore or Wiz run on more platforms?
Encore runs on Web, CLI. Wiz runs on web, api.
Can I use Encore for free?
Yes. Encore has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wiz starts at On request.
What is Encore best used for?
Encore is most often used for building microservices with database provisioning, creating feature branch preview environments, deploying typescript and go backends to aws/gcp. Of those, building microservices with database provisioning and creating feature branch preview environments are not what Wiz is typically brought in for.
What can Encore do that Wiz cannot?
Encore covers Local development environment, Preview environments, Infrastructure automation, Cloud deployment. Wiz covers Cloud security posture management, Code security (Wiz Code), Runtime threat detection (Wiz Defend), AI security agents.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Encore: What happens after the free tier?

The Pro plan costs $49/member/month plus usage charges of $2.50 per resource and $99 per AWS/GCP environment.

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Wiz: How much does Wiz cost?

Wiz does not publish standard pricing. The platform uses modular licensing based on workloads, active developers, log ingestion, or sensors. All pricing requires requesting a custom quote directly from the company.

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Encore: Do I own my infrastructure?

Yes, Encore deploys infrastructure in your own AWS or GCP cloud account, so you maintain complete control and avoid vendor lock-in.

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Wiz: Does Wiz offer a free trial?

No free trial information is mentioned on Wiz's pricing page. Pricing is determined by custom quote based on organizational needs.

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Wiz: What products does Wiz offer?

Wiz provides five modular licensing options: Wiz Cloud, Wiz Code, Wiz Defend, Wiz Sensor, and Wiz Go Bundle for SMBs, allowing organizations to scale based on specific security requirements.

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