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SonarQube vs Wiz

SonarQube logo

SonarQube

Developer Tools

Code quality and code security for clean code, at every step

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 SonarQube has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: SonarQube advanced Security add-on uses custom pricing; 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 SonarQube and Wiz actually diverge.

Attributes where SonarQube and Wiz differ
AttributeSonarQubeWiz
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
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 SonarQube

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.

SonarQube

  • Code quality analysisnot Wiz
  • Vulnerability detectionnot Wiz
  • Security scanningnot Wiz
  • Compliance reportingnot Wiz

Wiz

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

Where each one falls short

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

SonarQube

  • Advanced Security add-on uses custom pricing
  • Only private project lines of code count toward limits

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

SonarQube

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Supports up to 50000 lines of code in private projects
    • Never expires
    • Covers public projects
  • Team$34/month
    • 30+ languages
    • Code quality standards
    • Bug and vulnerability detection
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Advanced security reports
    • OWASP/CWE/PCI DSS compliance
    • Unlimited users and projects

Wiz

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wiz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose SonarQube if

  • You want to start without paying.
SonarQube 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 SonarQube or Wiz better?
Neither clearly leads. SonarQube 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, SonarQube or Wiz?
SonarQube has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SonarQube and On request for Wiz.
Does SonarQube or Wiz run on more platforms?
SonarQube runs on Web. Wiz runs on web, api.
Can I use SonarQube for free?
Yes. SonarQube has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wiz starts at On request.
What is SonarQube best used for?
SonarQube is most often used for code quality analysis, vulnerability detection, security scanning, compliance reporting. Of those, code quality analysis and vulnerability detection are not what Wiz is typically brought in for.
What can SonarQube 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

SonarQube: How much does SonarQube cost?

SonarQube offers a free tier supporting up to 50000 lines of code in private projects, a Team plan starting at $34/month, and custom Enterprise pricing. Team plan includes 14-day free trial.

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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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SonarQube: Is SonarQube free?

Yes, SonarQube offers a free tier that never expires and covers both public and private projects up to 50000 lines of code in private projects.

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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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SonarQube: What languages does SonarQube support?

SonarQube Team plan supports 30+ languages including common programming languages. Enterprise plan adds support for 40+ languages including ABAP, COBOL, and Apex.

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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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