Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) vs JFrog Xray comparison

Microsoft and JFrog are both solutions in the Container Security category. Microsoft is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.1, while JFrog is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0. Microsoft holds a 0.7% mindshare in Container Security, compared to JFrog’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of JFrog users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

JFrog Xray and Azure Kubernetes Service compete in the tech sector. JFrog Xray has an edge in security analysis, while AKS is favored for container orchestration within the Azure ecosystem.

Features: JFrog Xray is praised for deep security scanning, continuous vulnerability reporting, and dependency monitoring. AKS offers container orchestration, automated upgrades, and scalability within Azure. The key differentiator is JFrog Xray's security focus versus AKS's comprehensive management and integration features.

Room for Improvement: JFrog Xray could improve scalability, integration with other DevOps tools, and documentation. AKS needs enhanced monitoring tools, simplified configuration, and improved customer service responsiveness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: JFrog Xray is easy to deploy but needs better documentation and support. AKS integrates well with Azure but has a complex initial setup and mixed reviews on customer service.

Pricing and ROI: JFrog Xray is cost-efficient with tangible ROI but could offer better pricing options. AKS has higher upfront costs but justifies them with extensive features and integration. JFrog Xray stands out in cost-effectiveness, while AKS offers a comprehensive feature set worth its price.

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is 2.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is 0.7%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of JFrog Xray is 3.8%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Andrew W

VP - Information Technology at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees

Tells us about vulnerabilities as well as their impact and helps to focus on real issues

Looking at all the different pieces, it has got everything we need. Some of the pieces we do not even use. For example, we do not have Kubernetes Security. We are not running any K8 clusters, so it is good for us. Overall, we find the solution to be fantastic. There can be additional education components. This may not be truly fair to them because of what the product is going for, but it would be great to see additional education for compliance. It is not a criticism of the tool per se, but anything to help non-development resources understand some of the complexities of the cloud is always appreciated. Any additional educational resources are always helpful for security teams, especially those without a development background.

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Raymond De Rooij

Product Owner at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Scalability and flexibility but needs better support

We are using Azure Kubernetes Service as a customer. I cannot detail all the products and technologies we are using There isn't one specific feature of Azure Kubernetes Service that I can name as most valuable. It's part of a strategic solution yet I don't see an advantage compared to our…

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Mokshi Pandita

DevOps Engineer at Rambøll Danmark A/S

An intelligent solution that prioritizes which vulnerability to target first in your project

We could create any number of repositories, but we can create only thirty projects with JFrog Xray. If I want things to work, it has to be one project and multiple repositories that belong to different real projects. So I have a limitation of thirty projects, despite being a premium customer. JFrog Xray does not have a dashboard. Although I am able to generate reports, there is no proper dashboard where I can see the total number of vulnerabilities, the total number of license issues, and how many vulnerabilities are fixed. Second, I found the shift left approach missing with JFrog Xray. JFrog Xray has integration with IDEs, but it does not tell you about the vulnerabilities until the artifact is created. However, Snyk could directly integrate with your repository and would not allow you to build unless you fix the problem.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It's positively affected the communication between cloud security, application developers, and AppSec teams."

"Cloud Native Security's most valuable features include cloud misconfiguration detection and remediation, compliance monitoring, a robust authentication security engine, and cloud threat detection and response capabilities."

"The most valuable feature is the easy-to-understand user interface, which allows even non-technical users to comprehend and resolve issues."

"SentinelOne's behaviour analytics are valuable because they detect anomalies and malicious behaviour that signature-based solutions might miss."

"The offensive security feature is valuable because it publicly detects the offensive and vulnerable things present in our domain or applications. It checks any applications with public access. Some of the applications give public access to certain files or are present over a particular domain. It detects and lets us know with evidence. That is quite good. It is protecting our infrastructure quite well."

"PingSafe released a new security graph tool that helps us identify the root issue. Other tools give you a pass/fail type of profile on all misconfigurations, and those will run into the thousands. PingSafe's graphing algorithm connects various components together and tries to identify what is severe and what is not. It can correlate various vulnerabilities and datasets to test them on the back end to pinpoint the real issue."

"It gives me the information I need."

"PingSafe offers an intuitive user interface that lets us navigate quickly and easily."

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"I found the Helm deployment feature of the solution valuable."

"It is easy to deploy."

"Containerization of the applications is the most valuable feature."

"The serverless capability and auto scale feature are the most valuable."

"Integration and automation are the best features of the solution."

"AKS as a service is very good when you need to leverage applications or functions with much variability in their usage because you're trying to be as efficient as you can with resources."

"The advantage of AKS is somewhat greater than that of Kubernetes, such as those provided by Google Cloud or AWS. However, the unique benefit offered by Microsoft is its robust CI/CD capabilities, along with the Azure feature for building workflows. When you combine the entire ecosystem, AKS becomes an excellent choice, particularly for enterprise applications."

"The product has built-in functionality that checks whether the service is available or not. In case the service is down, the tool will create a new instance by default. Hence, the web API will be always up irrespective of the server or the situation."

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"JFrog Xray shows us a list of vulnerabilities that can impact our code."

"If multiple dependencies and vulnerabilities are found in a project, JFrog Xray is intelligent enough to tell you which vulnerability to target first."

"Good reporting functionalities."

"The most valuable features of JFrog Xray are its curation capabilities, its native integration with Artifactory, scanning for vulnerabilities, and license compliance features."

"I would say that this solution has helped our organization by allowing us to automate a lot of the processes."

"The most valuable feature of JFrog Xray is the display of the entire internal dependencies hierarchy."

"JFrog Xray's reporting feature has a lot of options in it, including scanning."

"The solution is stable and reliable."

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Cons

"I would like additional integrations."

"The main area for improvement I want to see is for the platform to become less resource-intensive. Right now, it can slow down processes on the machine, and it would be a massive improvement if it were more lightweight than it currently is."

"They could generally give us better comprehensive rules."

"For SentinelOne, improvements could be made in managing Internet dependency as cloud-based operations can pose challenges in environments with limited connectivity."

"After closing an alert in Cloud Native Security, it still shows as unresolved."

"There is a bit of a learning curve for new users."

"The application module focuses on the different codes and libraries that can be run on the machines. It is very important for Singularity EDR to detect what type of codes and what type of libraries can run in the machine. If they can implement a white list or a black list of codes or libraries that can be used in the machine, it would be very helpful. They can focus more on the application module."

"The documentation could be better."

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"The cost of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is extremely high"

"The solution's logs have room for improvement."

"It would be nice if they could handle the management of personal information more efficiently."

"More control over Infra scanning can be introduced."

"There are some limitations with the tutor version, particularly in terms of using a lot of free audio. The private level also has restrictions, limiting the number of audio files you can access to just 50. If you want more, you need to contact support."

"The product needs to support a UI dashboard. I have to execute every single command to check the status of services which takes time."

"One improvement I'd like to see is a better user interface for developers, enabling easier operation without relying heavily on command lines."

"This is a fairly expensive solution, which can make it prohibitive for smaller organizations."

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"I think that the user interface should be expanded to provide customers with a better dashboard for reviewing their feedback regarding their images and the vulnerabilities that are associated with the images."

"Reporting is crucial, but it is lacking in the current tool. Every organization seeks specific data points rather than general information. Therefore, we require customized reports from the Xray tool."

"JFrog Xray's documentation and error logging could be improved."

"Lacks deeper reporting, the ability to compare things."

"The out-of-the-box PostgreSQL provided is not stable, which is why we are considering enterprise support."

"Since we have been using the solution via APIs, there are some limitations in the APIs."

"JFrog Xray does not have a dashboard."

"The speed of JFrog Xray should improve. Other solutions have better performance."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"SentinelOne provided competitive pricing compared to other vendors, and we are satisfied with the deal."

"PingSafe's pricing is good because it provides us with a solution."

"It is cost-effective compared to other solutions in the market."

"PingSafe falls within the typical price range for cloud security platforms."

"It was reasonable pricing for me."

"It's a fair price for what you get. We are happy with the price as it stands."

"It is cheap."

"It is a little expensive. I would rate it a four out of ten for pricing."

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"It is an expensive solution."

"The product is expensive."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"The control plane is free and we only pay for the usage and time."

"The pricing of the solution is same as Azure Stack."

"The pricing of the solution is dependent on the choice of virtual machines, specifically the amount of memory required. There are various options available, ranging from around twenty-five to even more choices to select from. This flexibility allows you to customize the pricing based on your specific needs. From my perspective, virtual machines in the cloud tend to be slightly more expensive compared to virtual machines offered directly by data centers. However, this cost is offset by the benefits of a managed service. Taking the overall picture into account, the managed service approach is advantageous. The pricing for the platform can vary, typically ranging from three hundred euros per month to two thousand euros per month, depending on the specific requirements and setup you choose."

"The cost of the solution is extremely high. Both Amazon and Azure cost extremely high. Given the basic features like when they are coming over the cluster nodes, we think over ten times before giving the solution to clients. No matter how many offerings the solution provides, it becomes so much of a burden that you are not even getting back your invested money from customers."

"The product follows a pay-as-you-go pricing model which is good for small enterprises. You need to pay only for the services that you use."

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Computer Software Company

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Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PingSafe?

The dashboard gives me an overview of all the things happening in the product, making it one of the tool's best featu...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingSafe?

It is cost-effective compared to other solutions in the market.

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What needs improvement with PingSafe?

The documentation could be better. Besides improving the documentation, obtaining a professional or partner specializ...

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What do you like most about Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

The platform's high scalability is one of its biggest advantages.

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What needs improvement with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

One improvement I'd like to see is a better user interface for developers, enabling easier operation without relying ...

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What is your primary use case for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

My primary use case is building and deploying solutions using multiple Azure services. I combine these services to bu...

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What do you like most about JFrog Xray?

JFrog Xray shows us a list of vulnerabilities that can impact our code.

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What needs improvement with JFrog Xray?

X-ray needs improvement in supporting more than one database, as it currently only supports PostgreSQL. More support ...

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What is your primary use case for JFrog Xray?

Our primary use case for X-ray includes multiple activities such as security and vulnerability scanning. We already u...

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Overview

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security protects cloud workloads, offering advanced threat detection and automated response. It integrates seamlessly with cloud environments and secures containerized applications and virtual machines against vulnerabilities.

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is renowned for its efficiency in mitigating threats in real-time. The platform integrates effortlessly with existing cloud environments, ensuring robust cloud security management with minimal manual intervention. Securing containerized applications and virtual machines, it excels in threat intelligence and endpoint protection. However, improvements are needed in performance during high workload periods, and more integrations with third-party tools and better documentation would be beneficial. Users often find the installation process complex, support response times slow, and the dashboard's navigation unintuitive.

What are the key features of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security?

Real-time Threat Detection: Identifies and mitigates threats as they occur.
Automated Response: Automatically responds to threats to minimize impact.
Ease of Deployment: Simple setup process with scalable options.
Machine Learning Insights: AI-driven insights enhance threat prevention.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with cloud environments for unified security management.

What are the primary benefits or ROI to expect from SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security?

Enhanced Threat Mitigation: Improved security against real-time threats.
Reduced Manual Intervention: Automated processes save time and resources.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing security requirements.
Centralized Management: Manage security across platforms from a single console.
Advanced Threat Intelligence: Provides in-depth analysis and protection.

In specific industries, SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is implemented to safeguard critical data and infrastructure. Organizations in finance, healthcare, and technology depend on its real-time threat detection and automated response to protect sensitive information. Its ability to secure containerized applications and virtual machines is particularly valuable in dynamic environments where rapid scaling is necessary.

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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a fully managed container orchestration service provided by Microsoft Azure. It simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes. With AKS, developers can focus on building applications while Azure takes care of the underlying infrastructure. It offers features like automatic scaling, monitoring, and security, ensuring high availability and reliability. AKS integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, enabling easy integration with existing workflows. It also provides a flexible and open-source environment, allowing developers to use their preferred tools and frameworks. With AKS, organizations can accelerate their application development and deployment processes, while reducing operational overheads.

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JFrog is on a mission to enable continuous updates through Liquid Software, empowering developers to code high-quality applications that securely flow to end-users with zero downtime. The world’s top brands such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, VMware, and Spotify are among the 4500 companies that already depend on JFrog to manage binaries for their mission-critical applications. JFrog is a privately-held, global company, and is a proud sponsor of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation [CNCF].

If you are a team player and you care and you play to WIN, we have just the job you're looking for.

As we say at JFrog: "Once You Leap Forward You Won't Go Back!"

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google, amazon, cisco, netflix, oracle, vmware, facebook

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