Alternatives to Operant

10 alternatives

1Runtime security for AI agents and applicationsSelect Arcjet for evaluation
Arcjet
Cloud-Native Application Protection
Both Operant and Arcjet provide runtime security for AI agents with prompt injection detection, tool guards, and data loss prevention. Arcjet focuses on web applications and agent frameworks with SDKs, while Operant provides broader platform coverage including endpoints, MCPs, and cloud infrastructure. They overlap significantly in agent protection but differ in scope and deployment model.
Free trialTiered plansOT SecurityCode Security Scanning
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Last verified Sep 23, 2026
2Kubernetes Security, Cloud-Native Application ProtectionSelect RAD Security for evaluation
RAD Security
Kubernetes Security
Cloud-native detection and response platform building behavioral baselines for Kubernetes and cloud.
Extended Detection and ResponseCloud-Native Application Protection
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3Kubernetes Security, Cloud-Native Application ProtectionSelect StackRox for evaluation
StackRox
Kubernetes Security
Red Hat-owned Kubernetes-native security platform for securing containerized apps across the full lifecycle.
Free trialPer seatCloud-Native Application ProtectionCloud Security
Price$41.67+ / month
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4Kubernetes Security, Cloud-Native Application ProtectionSelect Tetragon for evaluation
Tetragon
Kubernetes Security
Cilium's eBPF-based security observability and runtime enforcement platform for Kubernetes clusters.
Free planFree trialNetwork MonitoringCloud Workload Protection
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5Kubernetes Security, Cloud SecuritySelect KubeArmor for evaluation
KubeArmor
Kubernetes Security
Runtime security engine for Kubernetes workloads enforcing policies with Linux kernel primitives.
Runtime policy enforcement based on container and workload identitiesNetwork policy enforcement and segmentationEbpf based system call monitoring and logging
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6Kubernetes Security, Cloud-Native Application ProtectionSelect Upwind for evaluation
Upwind
Cloud-Native Application Protection
Runtime-powered cloud security platform connecting cloud risk with runtime context for prioritization.
Kubernetes SecurityAttack Surface Management
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7Kubernetes Security, Cloud-Native Application ProtectionSelect Isovalent for evaluation
Isovalent
Kubernetes Security
Enterprise eBPF platform from the creators of Cilium offering cloud-native networking, observability, and security.
Service mesh capabilities
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8Kubernetes Security, Cloud-Native Application ProtectionSelect Panoptica for evaluation
Panoptica
Cloud-Native Application Protection
Outshift by Cisco's CNAPP platform delivering cloud security with API security and Kubernetes visibility.
Free planFree trialKubernetes SecurityAPI Security Platforms
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9Kubernetes Security, Cloud-Native Application ProtectionSelect ARMO for evaluation
ARMO
Cloud-Native Application Protection
Kubernetes security platform built on open-source Kubescape providing posture management, vulnerability scanning, and runtime protection for K8s clusters.
Automated compliance framework supportKubernetes rbac visualization and analysis
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10Kubernetes Security, Cloud SecuritySelect Kublr for evaluation
Kublr
Kubernetes Management
Enterprise Kubernetes management platform with multi-cluster self-service deployment, monitoring, and security.
Multi cloud kubernetes cluster managementRole based access control and audit capabilitiesBuilt in logging and compliance features
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10 alternatives