Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Cyera does not list a price
Free plan
Snyk
Only Snyk has one
Higher rating
Cyera
4.4 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Security & Compliance AI tools
Side by side
Compared on
Cyera
Snyk
Our rating
4.4Better
4.3
Starts at
Not listed
$25/mo
Free plan
No
YesBetter
Category
Security & Compliance AI
Security & Compliance AI
Plans
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Free$0
TeamFrom $25/mo, billed monthly
EnterpriseCredit-based, contact sales
Key features
Maps where sensitive data lives across cloud systems and databases
Tracks how employees and applications actually use sensitive data
Secures data and AI systems for roughly 20% of the Fortune 500
Valuation tripled from $6B to $9B in six months as of January 2026
$400M Series F led by Blackstone, over $1.7B raised total
Scans code, open-source dependencies, containers, and infrastructure-as-config
Security built directly into developer workflows rather than added afterward
Roughly $326M in estimated annual recurring revenue as of 2026
Filed S-1 for a 2026 Nasdaq IPO at a $7.4B valuation
$1.8B raised total across ten funding rounds
Pros
Data-first visibility addresses a gap traditional infrastructure security tools miss
Exceptionally fast growth and blue-chip adoption validate real enterprise demand
Strong, recent, well-capitalized funding supports continued platform investment
Developer-first design fits security scanning into existing coding workflows
Long operating history since 2015 with deep application security expertise
Free tier gives individual developers real access before requiring a paid plan
Cons
Enterprise quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation, no published rates
Built for large enterprise environments, potentially oversized for small teams
Requires integration across a company's full cloud and data environment to add value
Per-developer pricing can add up quickly for larger engineering organizations
Revenue reportedly declined year over year heading into its 2026 IPO filing
Best suited to teams already integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
Company
Cyera, founded 2021
Snyk, founded 2015
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260715. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Cyera better than Snyk?
In our reviews Cyera scores 4.4 and Snyk scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Cyera: Valuation tripled to $9B in six months, now securing data for 20% of the Fortune 500. Snyk: Filed for a Nasdaq IPO in 2026 at a $7.4 billion valuation.
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