Token Security vs Astrix Security: which should I choose?

For a new purchase, Token Security, because Astrix ended standalone sales of new licenses effective 30 June 2026 after Cisco acquired it. Astrix remains relevant if you are an existing customer under a current agreement or a Cisco shop that will receive the capability through Cisco Identity Intelligence, Duo and Secure Access.

Can I still buy Astrix Security?

Not standalone. Astrix's website says it is now part of Cisco and ended standalone sales of new licenses effective 30 June 2026. Existing customers keep the service and support in their current agreements while Astrix capabilities are brought into Cisco over time.

Who owns Astrix Security and Token Security?

Cisco owns Astrix: it announced the deal on 4 May 2026 and closed it on 29 June 2026, without disclosing terms; Calcalist reported about 400 million dollars. Token Security is a private, venture-backed company founded in Tel Aviv in 2023.

How is Token Security priced?

Token Security publishes no prices (checked 2026-11-05). It sells an enterprise subscription scoped by environment and connectors through a sales-led motion with a proof of concept. Astrix also never published prices, and new Astrix licenses are no longer sold.

What are the alternatives to Astrix and Token Security?

Independent options include Oasis Security, Aembit for runtime workload access, Clutch Security and Corsha. Entro Security is now SailPoint-owned but still sold standalone to SailPoint customers. See our non-human identity security rankings for the current shortlist.

Token Security vs Astrix Security: 2026 Verdict, Comparison

Token Security vs Astrix Security: 2026 Verdict

CapabilityToken SecurityAstrix Security

Overall

3.7

4.0

Authentication: 3.0; 3.5
SSO & Federation: 3.0; 3.0
Authorization: 3.5; 3.5
Lifecycle & Provisioning: 3.5; 4.0
MFA & Passwordless: 2.5; 2.5
Governance & Audit: 4.0; 4.5
Developer Experience: 3.5; 3.5
Deployment Flexibility: 3.0; 3.0
Pricing Transparency: 2.5; 2.5
Support & Ecosystem: 3.0; 3.5

Scored 0–5 against a published rubric. Bold marks the higher score. Independent analysis, no vendor sponsorship.

Verdict

Token Security vs Astrix Security is no longer a like-for-like race: only one is for sale. Astrix Security built a strong non-human identity (NHI) discovery and posture product, but Cisco closed its acquisition on 29 June 2026 and Astrix ended standalone sales of new licenses the next day. Token Security is an independent, machine-first NHI and AI agent security platform you can still buy and pilot. New buyers should evaluate Token against other independents; existing Astrix customers should plan their path into Cisco. Profile scores: Astrix 4.0, Token 3.7, reflecting Astrix's maturity rather than availability.

Where each wins

Decision factor	Token Security	Astrix Security
Can you buy it new today	Wins: yes	No, since 30 June 2026
Vendor independence	Wins: private	Cisco subsidiary
AI agent and MCP coverage	Agent discovery, Token MCP Server	MCP server discovery documented
SaaS and OAuth grant discovery breadth	Growing	Wins: broad SaaS integrations
Reference base and maturity	Young, small base	Wins: longer track record
Path for Cisco shops	Separate vendor	Wins: Duo, Splunk, Identity Intelligence

Pricing reality (checked 2026-11-05)

Neither vendor publishes prices. Token Security's site lists no pricing; per our profile it sells an enterprise subscription scoped by environments and connectors after a proof of concept. Astrix's site states it "has ended standalone sales of new licenses effective June 30th, 2026", so there is no new-customer price at all; renewals run through your Astrix representative, and new capability purchases go through Cisco. Size identity counts before any call with the TCO calculator.

Ownership changes

Cisco announced its intent to acquire Astrix on 4 May 2026 and closed on 29 June 2026, terms undisclosed (Calcalist reported about $400 million). Cisco is folding Astrix into Duo, Splunk and Cisco Identity Intelligence. The same day, SailPoint closed its purchase of Entro Security. Token Security, founded in 2023, remains private and was named a finalist in the RSAC Innovation Sandbox contest for 2026, according to its site.

Deployment and architecture

Both are SaaS platforms that connect to your identity providers, clouds, SaaS apps and AI platforms through APIs and build an inventory of service accounts, API keys, OAuth tokens, secrets and agents. Astrix's discovery was agentless and API-based, covering AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and SaaS such as Salesforce, Slack and Okta. Token describes a unified identity graph across on-prem, hybrid and cloud, with lifecycle ownership, permission right-sizing, threat detection and automated remediation. Neither is an IdP or a secrets vault; both sit beside them as a visibility and governance layer.

Migration notes

Existing Astrix customers are not forced off: their current agreements continue. Before renewal, export your inventory, ownership mappings and open findings, and ask Cisco in writing which Astrix features survive into Identity Intelligence and on what timeline. Moving to Token or another independent is mostly a reconnect exercise: re-authorize connectors, re-establish owners for each non-human identity, and recreate alert routing. Run both in parallel for an overlap period so remediation work does not stall.

Who should pick which

Token Security: teams starting an NHI and agentic identity program now that want an independent vendor and are comfortable with a young product.
Astrix (through Cisco): existing customers, and Cisco-standardized security teams.
Neither: if you need runtime credential issuance rather than discovery, look at Aembit; for the best-funded independent, Oasis Security, though Cyera has signed a letter of intent to acquire it.

Frequently asked questions

Token Security vs Astrix Security: which should I choose?: For a new purchase, Token Security, because Astrix ended standalone sales of new licenses effective 30 June 2026 after Cisco acquired it. Astrix remains relevant if you are an existing customer under a current agreement or a Cisco shop that will receive the capability through Cisco Identity Intelligence, Duo and Secure Access.
Can I still buy Astrix Security?: Not standalone. Astrix's website says it is now part of Cisco and ended standalone sales of new licenses effective 30 June 2026. Existing customers keep the service and support in their current agreements while Astrix capabilities are brought into Cisco over time.
Who owns Astrix Security and Token Security?: Cisco owns Astrix: it announced the deal on 4 May 2026 and closed it on 29 June 2026, without disclosing terms; Calcalist reported about 400 million dollars. Token Security is a private, venture-backed company founded in Tel Aviv in 2023.
How is Token Security priced?: Token Security publishes no prices (checked 2026-11-05). It sells an enterprise subscription scoped by environment and connectors through a sales-led motion with a proof of concept. Astrix also never published prices, and new Astrix licenses are no longer sold.
What are the alternatives to Astrix and Token Security?: Independent options include Oasis Security, Aembit for runtime workload access, Clutch Security and Corsha. Entro Security is now SailPoint-owned but still sold standalone to SailPoint customers. See our non-human identity security rankings for the current shortlist.

Last updated 2026-11-05

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