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Keil MDK vs Wiz

Keil MDK logo

Keil MDK

Developer Tools

Microcontroller Development Kit for Arm-based devices

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 Keil MDK has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Keil MDK pricing for Essential and Professional subscriptions not disclosed on primary site; 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 Keil MDK and Wiz actually diverge.

Attributes where Keil MDK and Wiz differ
AttributeKeil MDKWiz
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebweb, api
CategoryDeveloper ToolsCloud

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 Keil MDK

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.

Keil MDK

  • Embedded software developmentnot Wiz
  • ARM microcontroller programmingnot Wiz
  • Professional development environmentsnot Wiz

Wiz

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

Where each one falls short

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

Keil MDK

  • Pricing for Essential and Professional subscriptions not disclosed on primary site
  • Customers must contact Arm Developer Tools store for subscription rates

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

Keil MDK

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Keil MDK review.

Wiz

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wiz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Keil MDK if

  • You want to start without paying.
Keil MDK 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 Keil MDK or Wiz better?
Neither clearly leads. Keil MDK 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, Keil MDK or Wiz?
Keil MDK has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Keil MDK and On request for Wiz.
Does Keil MDK or Wiz run on more platforms?
Keil MDK runs on Web. Wiz runs on web, api.
Can I use Keil MDK for free?
Yes. Keil MDK has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wiz starts at On request.
What is Keil MDK best used for?
Keil MDK is most often used for embedded software development, arm microcontroller programming, professional development environments. Of those, embedded software development and arm microcontroller programming are not what Wiz is typically brought in for.
What can Keil MDK 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

Keil MDK: Does Keil MDK have a free version?

Yes, Keil MDK Community Edition is free for non-commercial projects. Essential and Professional editions are available as monthly or annual subscriptions.

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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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Keil MDK: How much do Keil MDK paid editions cost?

Specific pricing for Essential and Professional editions is not published on the main site. Rates are available from the Arm Developer Tools store or by contacting Arm sales.

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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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