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SST vs Wiz

SST logo

SST

Cloud

Build full-stack apps on your own infrastructure

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wiz logo

Wiz

Cloud

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SST has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: SST primarily optimized for AWS with Cloudflare support; Wiz no public pricing; licensing requires a custom quote based on workloads and sensors.
  • They diverge on capability: SST covers Single config file, Wiz covers Cloud security posture management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which SST and Wiz actually diverge.

Attributes where SST and Wiz differ
AttributeSSTWiz
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAWS, Cloudflare, Node.jsweb, api

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

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 SST

  • Single config file
  • Resource linking
  • Local development
  • Multi-cloud support
  • Multiple deployment stages
  • VPC tunneling

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.

SST

  • Deploying Next.js frontends with serverless backendsnot Wiz
  • Managing databases and storage alongside application codenot Wiz
  • Creating staging environments for feature testingnot Wiz

Wiz

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

Where each one falls short

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

SST

  • Primarily optimized for AWS with Cloudflare support
  • Learning curve for developers unfamiliar with infrastructure concepts
  • Limited documentation for some advanced use cases

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

SST

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SST review.

Wiz

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wiz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose SST if

  • You need single config file.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on AWS, Cloudflare, Node.js.
  • You also want resource linking.
SST 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 SST or Wiz better?
Neither clearly leads. SST 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, SST or Wiz?
SST has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SST and On request for Wiz.
Does SST or Wiz run on more platforms?
SST runs on AWS, Cloudflare, Node.js. Wiz runs on web, api.
Can I use SST for free?
Yes. SST has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wiz starts at On request.
What is SST best used for?
SST is most often used for deploying next.js frontends with serverless backends, managing databases and storage alongside application code, creating staging environments for feature testing. Of those, deploying next.js frontends with serverless backends and managing databases and storage alongside application code are not what Wiz is typically brought in for.
What can SST do that Wiz cannot?
SST covers Single config file, Resource linking, Local development, Multi-cloud support. Wiz covers Cloud security posture management, Code security (Wiz Code), Runtime threat detection (Wiz Defend), AI security agents.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SST: Is SST free?

Yes, SST is open source and free. You only pay for cloud resources from AWS and other providers.

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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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SST: What cloud providers does SST support?

SST supports over 150 providers through built-in AWS and Cloudflare components, plus Pulumi and Terraform providers.

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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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