The article provides a detailed comparison of three security scanning tools—Snyk, Aqua, and Sysdig—focusing on their applicability in cloud-native environments. Snyk is lauded for its comprehensive feature set and ease of use during application development, offering a robust free tier especially beneficial for open-source projects and smaller teams. Aqua, although similar in its target audience, emphasizes infrastructure security with additional offerings like Infrastructure as Code, but its free tier is less feature-rich. Sysdig stands out for its flexibility and modularity, leveraging open-source tools like Prometheus and Falco for detailed monitoring, although it lacks the same breadth in container vulnerability scanning as Snyk. While pricing and customization options vary, Sysdig is noted for its adaptability for budget-conscious users, and Snyk and Aqua are more suited for enterprises needing extensive support and tooling. The article considers onboarding experiences, product offerings, integration capabilities, documentation quality, and pricing models to guide potential users in choosing the most suitable tool for their needs.