Cybersecurity · head to head
Netwrix vs Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
Netwrix
Cybersecurity
Data access governance and change auditing across Active Directory, file shares and Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
Cybersecurity
Cloud-native application protection platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Netwrix the portfolio is assembled from acquisitions, so consoles, agents and licensing metrics differ between products and the platform story is ahead of the engineering reality.; Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud listed on UK G-Cloud at £147.54 per unit for Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud, via reseller Phoenix Software Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing
- They diverge on capability: Netwrix covers Change auditing, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud covers Cloud Security Posture Management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Netwrix and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Netwrix | Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Web, Api |
| Founded | Unknown | 2005 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Netwrix
- Change auditing
- Effective permissions
- Data classification
- Access remediation
- Threat detection
- Group policy management
Only in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
- Cloud Security Posture Management
- Cloud Workload Protection
- Cloud Network Security
- Cloud Identity Security
- Code Security
- API Security
- Data Security
- Microsegmentation
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Netwrix
- An organisation that cannot tell an auditor who has access to a sensitive file share and needs an answer with evidencenot Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
- A security team reducing ransomware blast radius by removing Everyone and Domain Users permissions from sensitive datanot Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
- An IT team investigating an unexplained Active Directory change and needing the exact account, time and previous valuenot Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
- A company responding to GDPR data subject access requests that must first locate personal data scattered across legacy sharesnot Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
- Cloud Securitynot Netwrix
- Cspmnot Netwrix
- Cwppnot Netwrix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Netwrix
- The portfolio is assembled from acquisitions, so consoles, agents and licensing metrics differ between products and the platform story is ahead of the engineering reality.
- Licensing metrics vary by product, per enabled user for some and per managed asset for others, which makes assembling a multi-product quote unusually difficult to compare against a single-vendor competitor.
- Auditing agents and collectors add load to domain controllers and file servers, and large estates need careful sizing to avoid degrading the systems being monitored.
- It reports and remediates but does not enforce access decisions at request time, so it complements rather than replaces identity governance and buyers still need an IGA tool for certification workflows.
- Coverage is strongest on Microsoft estates; Linux, NAS appliances and non-Microsoft SaaS are supported unevenly and often need additional modules or trail behind on feature parity.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
- Listed on UK G-Cloud at £147.54 per unit for Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud, via reseller Phoenix Software Limited, with the billing period not stated on the listing
Pricing, plan by plan
Netwrix
On request- Netwrix Platform$undefined/year
- Priced per enabled user or per managed asset depending on the product
- Auditing, data classification, privileged access and threat products licensed separately
- Netwrix 1Secure SaaS console with a 14-day free trial
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud
On request- Cloud SecurityFree
- CSPM
- CWPP
- CIEM
- Code SecurityFree
- IaC security
- SCA
- Secrets scanning
- Prisma Cloud EnterpriseFree
- Full platform
- API security
- Data security
Which should you pick?
Choose Netwrix if
- You need change auditing.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want effective permissions.
Choose Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud if
- You need cloud security posture management.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want cloud workload protection.
Questions people ask
- Is Netwrix or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Netwrix starts at On request and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Netwrix or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud?
- Netwrix starts at On request and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud at On request.
- Does Netwrix or Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud run on more platforms?
- Netwrix runs on Windows, Web. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud runs on Web, Api.
- What is Netwrix best used for?
- Netwrix is most often used for an organisation that cannot tell an auditor who has access to a sensitive file share and needs an answer with evidence, a security team reducing ransomware blast radius by removing everyone and domain users permissions from sensitive data, an it team investigating an unexplained active directory change and needing the exact account, time and previous value, a company responding to gdpr data subject access requests that must first locate personal data scattered across legacy shares. Of those, an organisation that cannot tell an auditor who has access to a sensitive file share and needs an answer with evidence and a security team reducing ransomware blast radius by removing everyone and domain users permissions from sensitive data are not what Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud is typically brought in for.
- What can Netwrix do that Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud cannot?
- Netwrix covers Change auditing, Effective permissions, Data classification, Access remediation. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud covers Cloud Security Posture Management, Cloud Workload Protection, Cloud Network Security, Cloud Identity Security.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Netwrix: Does it replace identity governance?
No. It shows you who has access and lets you fix it, but recertification campaigns and access request workflow are an IGA product.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud: How much does Prisma Cloud cost?
Prisma Cloud pricing is not published publicly. Pricing is provided through the sales team via a custom quote based on your deployment scope and requirements.
SourceNetwrix: Is there a SaaS option?
Netwrix 1Secure is the cloud console covering data and identity visibility, with a 14-day free trial including full access.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud: Is there a free trial for Prisma Cloud?
No free trial is available without contacting the sales team. The company offers a demo through the product demo center or by requesting a demo through their sales process.
SourceNetwrix: How is it priced?
Per enabled user or per managed asset depending on the product, quoted rather than published. Assume separate line items per module.
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud: What do I need to do to get Prisma Cloud pricing and start a trial?
You must contact the sales team via the Contact Us link or request a demo. Pricing details are provided only through direct sales engagement.
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