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ColorTokens Xshield vs Illumio Segmentation

Both stand on microsegmentation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ColorTokens Xshield

Free trial APILinuxMac+3

Xshield combines broad asset coverage with identity-based policies, simulation, and Kubernetes API-level controls. Pricing is on request, but a free trial is offered.

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Illumio Segmentation is aimed at organizations managing segmentation across varied workload environments, with identity-based policies and draft previews. Pricing is subscription-based per workload and requires contacting Illumio; a 30-day trial is listed.

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The facts

	ColorTokens Xshield	Illumio Segmentation
Free plan	Not published	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Illumio Segmentation
Website	colortokens.com	illumio.com
On microsegmentation software	#10 of 31	#14 of 31

ColorTokens Xshield: what it does well

Covers workloads, endpoints, containers, IoT, and OT.
Supports identity-based rules and policy simulation.
Controls Kubernetes communications at the API level.
Offers agent-based and agentless enforcement.
Includes an open API for custom integrations.

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request.
Enforcement approach varies by asset type.

Illumio Segmentation: what it does well

Maps connections in real time without manual mapping.
Policies follow workload identity across environments.
Draft policies can be previewed before enablement.
Includes policy authoring, enforcement, and quarantine.

What to know first

No free plan.
Pricing is available on request.
Subscription license is priced per workload.

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