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Snyk vs Trend Micro Vision One

Snyk logo

Snyk

Security & Cybersecurity

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Trend Micro Vision One logo

Trend Micro Vision One

Security & Cybersecurity

Unified XDR platform for comprehensive threat defense

From
$75/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Snyk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month; Trend Micro Vision One listed on UK G-Cloud at £29.17 per user for Trend Micro One (the Vision One platform), via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Snyk covers Open source security, Trend Micro Vision One covers Extended detection and response.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Snyk and Trend Micro Vision One actually diverge.

Attributes where Snyk and Trend Micro Vision One differ
AttributeSnykTrend Micro Vision One
Starting priceFree$75/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, CLI, IDE integrationsWeb, Desktop, Cloud
Founded20151988

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & 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 Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

Only in Trend Micro Vision One

  • Extended detection and response
  • Attack surface management
  • Threat intelligence
  • Risk visibility
  • Automated response
  • Cross-layer detection
  • Investigation workbench
  • Third-party integrations

Both cover

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • SOC2 Type 2
  • ISO 27001

What people use each for

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

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot Trend Micro Vision One
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot Trend Micro Vision One
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot Trend Micro Vision One

Trend Micro Vision One

  • Xdrnot Snyk
  • Threat Detectionnot Snyk
  • Enterprise Securitynot Snyk

Where each one falls short

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

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

Trend Micro Vision One

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £29.17 per user for Trend Micro One (the Vision One platform), via reseller Bytes Software Services Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk review.

Trend Micro Vision One

$75/year
  • Vision One Essentials$75/year
    • XDR analytics
    • Threat intelligence
    • Risk insights
  • Vision One Standard$125/year
    • All Essentials features
    • Attack surface management
    • Automated response
  • Vision One Advanced$200/year
    • All Standard features
    • Managed XDR
    • 24/7 monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).

Choose Trend Micro Vision One if

  • You need extended detection and response.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Cloud.
  • You also want attack surface management.

Questions people ask

Is Snyk or Trend Micro Vision One better?
Neither clearly leads. Snyk starts at Free and Trend Micro Vision One at $75/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Snyk or Trend Micro Vision One?
Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Snyk and $75/year for Trend Micro Vision One.
Does Snyk or Trend Micro Vision One run on more platforms?
Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations. Trend Micro Vision One runs on Web, Desktop, Cloud.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Yes. Snyk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Trend Micro Vision One starts at $75/year.
What is Snyk best used for?
Snyk is most often used for individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans, development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration, enterprises requiring unlimited testing via enterprise plan with custom security rules. Of those, individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans and development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration are not what Trend Micro Vision One is typically brought in for.
What can Snyk do that Trend Micro Vision One cannot?
Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security. Trend Micro Vision One covers Extended detection and response, Attack surface management, Threat intelligence, Risk visibility. Both handle AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SOC2 Type 2.

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