Token Security vs Astrix Security
| Criterion | Token Security | Astrix Security | Diff | Token Security reason | Astrix Security reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5.75 | 7.00 | -1.25 | Position 9= | Position 5= |
| Agent identity and ownership (20) | 9 | 9 | 0 | Each agent has a defined human owner in an identity graph. tk-home | Every agent and MCP server is mapped to its accountable human owner. as-product |
| Credential model (20) | 6 | 8 | -2 | It applies intent-based least privilege for the time required, but token issuance is not described. tk-home | The Agent Control Plane issues short-lived, just-in-time, scoped credentials. as-rsac |
| Delegation and on-behalf-of (15) | 5 | 5 | 0 | Delegation is not described in public material. tk-home | Delegation chains are not described in public material. as-product |
| Runtime authorization and human approval (20) | 3 | 6 | -3 | No gateway or runtime decision was found. tk-mcp | Policies are evaluated before an action executes to allow, flag or block, but no gateway or human approval was found. as-rsac |
| Discovery of unregistered agents (10) | 8 | 10 | -2 | It discovers agents and MCP servers across on-prem, hybrid and cloud. tk-home | It uses four discovery methods, including AI platform integrations, NHI fingerprinting, EDR and browser sensors. as-rsac |
| Standards (10) | 4 | 4 | 0 | Public material names MCP. tk-mcp | Public material names MCP. as-product |
| Buying clarity (5) | 4 | 5 | -1 | There is no public price. tk-home | There is no public price, and the company is now part of Cisco. cisco-close |
In short:Astrix Security scores 7.00 against 5.75 for Token Security, a gap of 1.25. Astrix Security is ahead on credentials, runtime control, discovery and buying clarity. Token Security is not ahead on any criterion. They are level on ownership, delegation and standards. The right pick depends on which of those criteria matters most to you.
Which should I pick?
Pick Token Security if its approach to ownership graph for agents fits how you work. Token Security discovers agents and MCP servers across on-prem, hybrid and cloud and gives each a human owner.
Pick Astrix Security if you need each action checked at run time, with risky ones sent to a person. Policies are evaluated before an action executes to allow, flag or block, but no gateway or human approval was found.
How do their prices compare?
| Platform | Pricing as published |
|---|---|
| Token Security | No public price. tk-home |
| Astrix Security | No public price. The company is now part of Cisco. cisco-close |
Common questions
- Which is better, Token Security or Astrix Security?
- On our rubric Astrix Security scores higher, 7.00 to 5.75. Token Security does not lead on any criterion.
- How are Token Security and Astrix Security priced?
- Token Security: No public price. Astrix Security: No public price. The company is now part of Cisco.
- Do Token Security and Astrix Security work alongside Okta or Entra?
- Token Security: Not stated in the public material read. Astrix Security: Not stated in the public material read. Discovery draws on AI platform integrations, NHI fingerprinting, EDR and browser sensors.
Sources
- [tk-home] Token Security home. https://www.token.security/. Read .
- [tk-mcp] Token Security MCP server and AI agent. https://www.token.security/product/mcp-server-and-ai-agent. Read .
- [as-product] Astrix product. https://astrix.security/product/. Read .
- [as-rsac] Astrix at RSAC 2026. https://astrix.security/learn/blog/what-were-announcing-at-rsac-2026-discovery-across-every-layer-and-control-over-what-agents-can-do/. Read .
- [cisco-close] Cisco and Astrix Security. https://blogs.cisco.com/news/cisco-announces-intent-to-acquire-astrix-security. Read .