PathshieldWhy PathShield?
See how PathShield stacks up
Discover why security-minded DevOps teams and SaaS startups are switching to PathShield.
How PathShield compares
Focused, affordable, and built for modern AWS teams
No agents, daemons, or bloat — PathShield uses secure CloudFormation access only.
Designed specifically for small security teams, fast-moving SaaS teams, and MSPs.
Unique privilege escalation detection and visual analysis like expensive tools — but lightweight.
Fix issues with prebuilt Terraform or AWS CLI code suggestions directly from findings.
Who we compare against
PathShield is built to bring the best of cloud security visibility and compliance into an easy-to-use, affordable platform. Here’s how we compare with Wiz, Prowler, Datadog, and Cyscale.
Comparison Table
| Feature | PathShield | Wiz | Prowler Pro | Datadog CSPM | Cyscale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agentless AWS Scanning | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Graph-Based IAM Analysis | ✅ | ✅ (advanced) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (limited) |
| 1-Click Terraform Fixes | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ (some) | ❌ |
| SOC 2 / CIS Benchmarks | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Pricing (starting) | $99/mo | $1,000+/mo (annual) | $299/mo | $200–500/mo | €99+/mo |
What DevOps Teams Are Saying
" PathShield showed us attack paths we never even considered — and we fixed them in minutes with the Terraform scripts. "
Laura V.
CTO, Seed-Stage SaaS
" I used to spend days manually checking IAM roles. PathShield gives me what I need in 10 minutes. "
James D.
DevSecOps Engineer, MSP
" The graph view is 🔥. We found two privilege escalation paths on day one. "
Maya T.
Security Engineer, Fintech Startup
Case Study: ScaleGuard MSP
After deploying PathShield, ScaleGuard cut IAM audit time from 3 days to under 30 minutes, automated remediation for 40+ misconfigs, and improved compliance reporting.
Case Study: SparkFlow SaaS
SparkFlow used PathShield to meet SOC 2 requirements in record time and visualized 10+ hidden AssumeRole paths that could have been exploited.
Choose Simplicity & Power
PathShield gives you 90% of Wiz for 10% of the cost — with faster onboarding and less noise.