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Fig vs Wiz

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Fig

Developer Tools

IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Wiz logo

Wiz

Cloud

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

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fig has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; Wiz no public pricing; licensing requires a custom quote based on workloads and sensors.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fig and Wiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Fig and Wiz differ
AttributeFigWiz
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebweb, api
CategoryDeveloper ToolsCloud
Founded2020Unknown

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

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 Fig

Nothing recorded that Wiz does not also cover.

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.

Fig

No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.

Wiz

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fig

  • Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
  • The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
  • The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone

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

Fig

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.

Wiz

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wiz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Fig if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fig 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 Fig or Wiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Fig 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, Fig or Wiz?
Fig has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fig and On request for Wiz.
Does Fig or Wiz run on more platforms?
Fig runs on Web. Wiz runs on web, api.
Can I use Fig for free?
Yes. Fig has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wiz starts at On request.
What can Fig do that Wiz cannot?
Wiz covers Cloud security posture management, Code security (Wiz Code), Runtime threat detection (Wiz Defend), AI security agents.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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