--- title: "Guardian360 compared, honest vendor comparisons" description: "How Guardian360 compares to other security and compliance vendors. Factual, fair comparisons that show where each one fits." url: https://guardian360.net/compare/ locale: en source: guardian360.net --- Comparisons # How Guardian360 compares. Honest, factual comparisons with the tools you are likely weighing up. We describe what each vendor does well, and we are clear about where they fit better than us. Some we replace; many we sit alongside, each one is labelled so you know which. No fear, no spin. ## Compliance & GRC [Works alongsideBelgiumCeeyuA Belgian third-party-risk and attack-surface platform combining supplier questionnaires with external scanning, from EUR 245 a month.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/ceeyu/)[Works alongsideFinlandCyberday.aiA Finnish AI-assisted ISMS that lives inside Microsoft Teams and turns 70+ frameworks into prioritised tasks.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/cyberday/)[Works alongsideUnited Kingdom / IsraelCynomiA UK and Israeli agentic vCISO and compliance platform, sold through MSPs, covering 30+ frameworks with built-in third-party risk questionnaires.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/cynomi/)[Works alongsideGermanyDataGuardA German GRC SaaS with strong compliance automation across ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, TISAX, SOC 2 and the EU AI Act.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/dataguard/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesDrataA US trust-management and compliance-automation platform, a direct peer of Vanta, covering 30+ frameworks with agentic GRC, a Trust Center and third-party risk management.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/drata/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsISOPlannerA Dutch compliance and ISMS platform built inside Microsoft 365, covering ISO 27001, NIS2, NEN 7510 and BIO, with documents kept in the customer’s own SharePoint.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/isoplanner/)[Works alongsideGermanyKertosA Munich compliance-automation platform selling ISO 27001, NIS2, TISAX and ISO 42001 readiness as software plus certified human experts.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/kertos/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsLupasafeA Dutch white-label MSP platform bundling security awareness training, phishing simulation, scanning, a Microsoft 365 audit and NIS2 control reporting for SMBs.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/lupasafe/)[Works alongsideGermanySecfixA Munich compliance-automation platform, an EU-hosted peer of Vanta and Drata, with 250+ continuous checks and a read-only endpoint agent, sold through AWS Marketplace.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/secfix/)[Works alongsideFranceTenacyA French cyber-GRC SaaS hosted under French sovereignty rules, orchestrating 50+ frameworks for CISOs.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/tenacy/)[Works alongsideUnited States / AustraliaUpGuardA US and Australian cyber-risk platform built on security ratings, third-party risk questionnaires and external attack surface monitoring.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/upguard/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesVantaA US trust-management platform that automates evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more through hundreds of integrations.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/vanta/) ## Vulnerability management [Alternative toUnited StatesConnectSecureA US MSP-focused vulnerability and compliance platform (formerly CyberCNS) built for true multi-tenant management.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/connectsecure/)[Alternative toBelgiumDashanA Belgian preventive-security platform combining external vulnerability scanning, phishing simulation and dark-web monitoring for micro-businesses.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/dashan/)[Works alongsideGermanyEnginsightA German vulnerability, IDS and SIEM platform with agents and on-prem options.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/enginsight/)[Alternative toGermanyGreenbone / OpenVASA German open-source vulnerability management vendor with a daily feed and a new containerised scanner.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/greenbone-openvas/)[Alternative toSwedenHolm SecurityA Swedish next-generation vulnerability management platform with NIS2 packages and broadening attack-surface coverage.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/holm-security/)[Alternative toAustria / GermanyLywandAn audit and risk-assessment platform for MSPs with automated reporting and up to 80% auto-healing, focused on DACH.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/lywand/)[Alternative toNetherlandsOpenKATA Dutch open-source assessment toolkit that orchestrates existing scanners, suited to technical and public-sector teams.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/openkat/)[Alternative toSwedenOutpost24A Swedish exposure-management vendor covering network, web and cloud scanning, oriented to the enterprise.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/outpost24/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesQualysA US cloud-native vulnerability and risk-management platform with deep container and cloud coverage and an agentic-AI fabric.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/qualys/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesRapid7A US unified vulnerability management and SIEM/XDR vendor sharpening an AI-SOC strategy.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/rapid7/)[Alternative toUnited KingdomRoboShadowA UK platform offering free and low-cost vulnerability scanning, device management and auto-remediation for MSPs and SMBs.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/roboshadow/)[Alternative toNetherlandsSecurity HiveA Dutch honeypot-as-a-Service vendor providing deception technology for early breach detection.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/security-hive/)[Alternative toUnited KingdomSophos (Managed Risk)A UK managed vulnerability and attack-surface service, powered by Tenable and delivered through the MSP-first Sophos Central console.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/sophos-managed-risk/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesTenableThe US market leader in vulnerability management, with deep scanning and broad container and cloud coverage for large enterprises.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/tenable/)[Alternative toNetherlandsThreadStoneA Dutch SMB-focused vulnerability scanner (ThreadScan), recently acquired by Techone, broadening its NL channel reach.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/threadstone/) ## Asset discovery & inventory [Works alongsideBelgiumLansweeperA Belgian technology asset intelligence platform that discovers and reconciles IT, OT, cloud and IoT assets into a single, enriched inventory.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/lansweeper/)[Alternative toUnited StatesrunZeroA US exposure-management platform built on unauthenticated active scanning, passive discovery and API integrations.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/runzero/) ## Microsoft 365 security [Works alongsideNetherlandsAttic SecurityA Dutch SaaS platform focused on continuous Microsoft 365 and Entra ID hardening and configuration monitoring.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/attic-security/)[Works alongsideOpen-sourceCyberDrain CIPPAn open-source Microsoft 365 multi-tenant management portal for MSPs, self-hosted or sponsored.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/cyberdrain-cipp/)[Works alongsideGlobalDefend365A cloud platform focused on Microsoft 365 tenant security checks, drift detection and policy compliance.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/defend365/)[Works alongsideUnited KingdomInforcerA UK Microsoft 365 multi-tenant management platform for MSPs, standardising and backing up M365 policies.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/inforcer/) ## Intrusion detection & network [Works alongsideGermanyLANCOM SystemsA German network infrastructure vendor building routers, switches, access points and firewalls, managed from a German-hosted cloud.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/lancom-systems/)[Alternative toOpen-sourceOpenCanaryAn open-source, self-hosted multi-protocol network honeypot daemon from Thinkst.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/opencanary/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesRapid7A US unified vulnerability management and SIEM/XDR vendor sharpening an AI-SOC strategy.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/rapid7/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsSecureMe2 (CyberAlarm)A Dutch network-threat-detection vendor using on-prem sensors, with a real-time NIDS dashboard.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/secureme2/)[Alternative toNetherlandsSecurity HiveA Dutch honeypot-as-a-Service vendor providing deception technology for early breach detection.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/security-hive/)[Works alongsideFranceStormshieldA French network, endpoint and data security vendor, a wholly owned Airbus subsidiary carrying ANSSI qualification and Common Criteria approvals.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/stormshield/)[Alternative toSouth AfricaThinkst CanaryA South African commercial honeypot and deception platform known for high-fidelity, every-alert-is-real Canary devices.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/thinkst-canary/) ## Endpoint & EDR [Works alongsideRomaniaBitdefender (GravityZone)A Romanian endpoint-protection leader with mature EDR/XDR, ransomware detection and an MSP console.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/bitdefender/)[Works alongsideOpen-sourceClamAVAn open-source antivirus engine used widely for mail and web gateways, a malware component, not a posture tool.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/clamav/)[Works alongsideIsraelCoroA modular AI-driven SMB/MSP platform spanning endpoint, email, network, M365 and data governance.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/coro/)[Works alongsideSlovakiaESET (PROTECT)A Slovakian vendor providing antivirus, EDR and endpoint-risk management, with cloud workload protection.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/eset/)[Works alongsideRomania / UKHeimdalA Romanian/UK MSP-focused platform spanning patching, DNS, EDR and privilege management with heavy automation.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/heimdal/)[Works alongsideGlobalImunify360A host-security suite from CloudLinux for Linux web servers, with malware removal and WAF.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/imunify360/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft’s XDR/EDR/MDR platform with Secure Score, automatic attack disruption and Security Copilot in M365 E5.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/microsoft-defender/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesTaniumA US converged endpoint management platform built on a single agent, with real-time query and action across very large endpoint estates.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/tanium/)[Works alongsideFinlandWithSecureA Finnish endpoint and exposure-management platform sold largely through MSPs, with EDR/XDR, Microsoft 365 protection and, since 2026, pre-zero-day vulnerability discovery.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/withsecure/) ## Exposure management & pentesting [Works alongsideBelgiumAikido SecurityA Belgian developer-first security platform that unifies SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets, IaC and cloud posture scanning in one tool.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/aikido-security/)[Works alongsideSwedenDetectifyA Swedish EASM and application-security (DAST) vendor built on crowdsourced hacker research.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/detectify/)[Works alongsideIrelandEdgescanAn Irish continuous-exposure-validation and pentest-as-a-service (PTaaS) vendor that combines automated scanning with human validation.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/edgescan/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsHadrianA Dutch offensive-security platform combining attack-surface management, continuous red teaming and CTEM.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/hadrian/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesHorizon3.aiA US vendor whose NodeZero platform runs autonomous, AI-driven penetration testing in a find-fix-verify loop.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/horizon3/)[Works alongsideBelgiumIntigritiA Belgian bug-bounty and pentest-as-a-service (PTaaS) platform connecting organisations to a global researcher community.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/intigriti/)[Alternative toUnited KingdomIntruder.ioA UK external-attack-surface and vulnerability-management SaaS for small and mid-market customers, with simple pricing.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/intruder/)[Works alongsideUnited States / IsraelIONIXA US and Israel based external attack surface and exposure management vendor focused on preemptive exposure mitigation.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/ionix/)[Works alongsideFrancePatrowlA French SaaS combining attack-surface management, CTEM and continuous pentesting with pentester-validated findings.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/patrowl/)[Works alongsideIsraelPenteraAn Israeli automated security-validation platform with a natural-language AI agent guiding offensive testing.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/pentera/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsReConfirmA Dutch External Attack Surface Management (EASM) vendor for continuous discovery and monitoring of internet-facing assets.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/reconfirm/)[Alternative toUnited StatesrunZeroA US exposure-management platform built on unauthenticated active scanning, passive discovery and API integrations.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/runzero/)[Works alongsideSingaporewatchTowrA Singapore-based preemptive exposure-management vendor combining external attack surface discovery, continuous automated red teaming and offensive threat intelligence.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/watchtowr/) ## Managed security & MDR [Works alongsideUnited StatesArctic WolfA US security-operations vendor delivering 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR) as a concierge service on its Aurora platform.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/arctic-wolf/)[Works alongsideUnited StatescWatch (Comodo)A US managed website-security service including WAF, SOC monitoring and malware cleanup.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/cwatch-comodo/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsEye SecurityA Dutch MDR and cyber-insurance hybrid for SMB and mid-market, with a 24/7 SOC.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/eye-security/)[Works alongsideUnited StatesHuntressA US MSP-channel security vendor offering managed EDR, Microsoft 365 identity threat detection, SIEM and awareness training, with published per-seat pricing.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/huntress/)[Works alongsideJapan / SwedenNTT Security (SamurAI MDR)A managed detection and response service from NTT Security, priced per endpoint and delivered from a single SOC in Sweden, strongest in OT, maritime and manufacturing.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/ntt-security/)[Works alongsideFranceOrange CyberdefenceA French managed-cybersecurity giant with pan-European reach and analyst-driven managed services.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/orange-cyberdefence/) ## Email & identity security [Works alongsideNetherlandsDMARC AdvisorA Dutch email-authentication SaaS (DMARC, SPF, DKIM, BIMI), the first European DMARC provider.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/dmarc-advisor/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsPassguardA Dutch infostealer-intelligence platform detecting compromised devices, stolen credentials, sessions and cookies.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/passguard/) ## Security awareness [Works alongsideNetherlandsAwaretrainA Dutch security-awareness and phishing-simulation platform, sold through MSPs, with a large module library and early Dutch Cyberbeveiligingswet content.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/awaretrain/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsGuardeyA Dutch SMB platform combining VPN, DNS-filtering and gamified security awareness.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/guardey/)[Works alongsideNetherlandsLupasafeA Dutch white-label MSP platform bundling security awareness training, phishing simulation, scanning, a Microsoft 365 audit and NIS2 control reporting for SMBs.Compare →](https://guardian360.net/compare/lupasafe/) ## 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