Aikido Security
Developer-focused security platform that scans code, dependencies, containers and cloud setups.
How the 8.0 was reached
- Quality of output8/10
Rated 4.8/5 in Gartner reviews; an independent review praises AutoFix and combined SAST, SCA, secrets and container scanning. gartner.com
- Ease of use9/10
Free start with no credit card; an independent review says setup takes about 2 minutes. thectoclub.com
- Pricing value8/10
Developer plan is free forever for 2 users with dependency scanning and full language support; paid plans are published. aikido.dev
- API and integration quality8/10
Public API with developer hub and docs, plus integrations with IDEs, CI/CD, clouds and git systems. help.aikido.dev
- Solves the problem it claims to solve7/10
Independent review confirms a single developer-first platform for code security scanning; no independent evidence on the full 'run' side of the claim. thectoclub.com
8.0/10 is the mean of the 5 criteria that apply. Scored on the five-criteria rubric v1, 29 September 2026. How scoring works
Pricing
- 2 users
- Dependency scanning (SCA)
- Full language support
- No credit card required
- Published tiers for larger teams
Key Features
- SAST, SCA, secrets and container scanning
- AutoFix for suggested remediation
- Deep PR Review and SBOM generation
- Public API with developer docs
- IDE, CI/CD, cloud and git integrations
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan with no credit card
- Gartner reviews rate it 4.8/5
- Independent review says setup takes about 2 minutes
- Public API and wide integrations
Cons
- Free plan is limited to 2 users
- No independent evidence for the runtime side of the claim
- Broad product list can be a lot to configure
- Paid prices need checking on the pricing page
Aikido is a strong fit for small and mid-size dev teams that want one tool for code security without a sales call. Teams with deep runtime or compliance needs should verify those parts first.
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