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BigIDMost similar to Cyera in what it does, its category and its price.
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SnykHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. Cyera has none.
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WizFrom $2,083/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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VaronisRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Cyera.
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At a glance
Green means better than Cyera, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CyeraBaseline | 4.4 | Not listed | No | Valuation tripled to $9B in six months, now securing data for 20% of the Fortune 500 | |
| BigID | 4.4Same | Not listed | No | Finds and classifies sensitive data across cloud, on-premise and AI systems. | vs Cyera |
| Wiz | 4.2−0.2 | $2,083/mo | No | Connects code, cloud, and runtime into one security graph, now part of Google Cloud | vs Cyera |
| Varonis | 4.4Same | Not listed | No | Data security platform covering sensitive data discovery, permissions and AI risk | vs Cyera |
 Bedrock Data | 4.0−0.4 | Not listed | No | AI-native data security and governance platform that maps sensitive data across cloud, SaaS, and AI systems. | vs Cyera |
 CalypsoAI | 4.1−0.3 | Not listed | No | AI guardrails, now part of F5, protecting generative AI applications in production. | vs Cyera |
 Levo.ai | 3.7−0.7 | Not listed | No | Runtime security for both traditional APIs and AI-native apps - discovers, red-teams, and firewalls your AI agents, LLMs, and MCP servers, not just your endpoints. | vs Cyera |
| Snyk | 4.3−0.1 | $25/mo | YesCyera has none | Filed for a Nasdaq IPO in 2026 at a $7.4 billion valuation | vs Cyera |
 Skyflow | 4.2−0.2 | Not listed | No | Keeps PII out of models and agents at runtime, using a privacy vault and polymorphic encryption. | vs Cyera |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Cyera.
BigID
4.4Not listed
vs CyeraSame
Finds and classifies sensitive data across cloud, on-premise and AI systems.
- Sensitive data discovery and classification
- Data security posture management
- Governance for data inside AI systems
Covers AI systems alongside conventional data stores
Pricing is not published
Wiz
4.2$2,083/mo
vs Cyera−0.2
Connects code, cloud, and runtime into one security graph, now part of Google Cloud.
- Unified security graph connecting code, cloud, and runtime layers
- Traces a vulnerability from source code to the live cloud resource it affects
- Agentic cybersecurity platform spanning the full development lifecycle
Unified code-to-cloud-to-runtime view avoids stitching together separate tools
Entry pricing starts at $25,000 a year, out of reach for smaller teams
Varonis
4.4Not listed
vs CyeraSame
Data security platform covering sensitive data discovery, permissions and AI risk.
- Sensitive data discovery across cloud and on-premises stores
- Permission mapping and least-privilege remediation
- Detection of abnormal data access behaviour
Addresses the permissions exposure AI assistants surface
Deployment across a large estate is a substantial project
Bedrock Data
4.0Not listed
vs Cyera−0.4
AI-native data security and governance platform that maps sensitive data across cloud, SaaS, and AI systems.
- AI Reasoning Engine for automated data-sensitivity classification
- Metadata Lake unifying lineage, entitlements, and access
- Cross-environment coverage (cloud, SaaS, AI/ML, BI, on-premises)
Founding team has deep security and data-infrastructure pedigree across named companies
No published pricing; every deal requires a sales conversation
CalypsoAI
4.1Not listed
vs Cyera−0.3
AI guardrails, now part of F5, protecting generative AI applications in production.
- Runtime guardrails between the model and the user
- Protection against prompt injection and data leakage
- Policy enforcement across cloud deployments
Backed by an established security vendor rather than a startup
Enterprise procurement through F5 rather than self-serve
Levo.ai
3.7Not listed
vs Cyera−0.7
Runtime security for both traditional APIs and AI-native apps - discovers, red-teams, and firewalls your AI agents, LLMs, and MCP servers, not just your endpoints.
- Runtime visibility into AI agents, LLMs, and MCP servers
- AI red-teaming and threat detection
- Prompt-injection and tool-abuse prevention (AI gateway/firewall)
Covers both traditional API security and AI-specific runtime risk in one platform
No published pricing - requires a demo or sign-up request
Snyk
4.3$25/mo
vs Cyera−0.1Free plan
Filed for a Nasdaq IPO in 2026 at a $7.4 billion valuation.
- 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
Developer-first design fits security scanning into existing coding workflows
Per-developer pricing can add up quickly for larger engineering organizations
Skyflow
4.2Not listed
vs Cyera−0.2
Keeps PII out of models and agents at runtime, using a privacy vault and polymorphic encryption.
- PII data privacy vault
- Runtime sanitisation for models and agents
- Polymorphic encryption keeping data operable
Protects at the point of use, where agents actually read data
No published pricing
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Cyera free?
Cyera does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Cyera?
Snyk is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Cyera?
Among paid plans, Snyk has the lowest starting price (from $25/mo). If you need it free, start with Snyk.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.