Head-to-head · AI Code Security Scanners
Snyk Code vs Aikido Security
Snyk Code leads on 0 checks, Aikido Security on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSnyk Code · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
Snyk Code scores higher on our rubric for ai code security scanners: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Snyk Code is the better fit for teams wanting broad developer security. Aikido Security is the better fit for SMB-to-enterprise all-in-one AppSec.
- Snyk Code fits best
Teams wanting broad developer security
- Aikido Security fits best
SMB-to-enterprise all-in-one AppSec
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Side by side
| Feature | Snyk Code 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Aikido Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in AI Code Security Scanners | #7 in AI Code Security Scanners |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad developer security | SMB-to-enterprise all-in-one AppSec |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $25/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Tickets, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 109+ integrations | 18 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Snyk Code 0/3 · Aikido Security 0/3 | ||
| Secrets detection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Dependency scanning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| AI fix suggestions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| IDE integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| CI integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment model | Not checked yet | Hybrid |
| Supported languages | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Snyk Code is a static application security testing tool for developers and security teams. It analyzes source code for vulnerabilities and coding issues, then provides contextual explanations, remediation guidance and automated fixes… Read the review → |
Aikido Security brings software composition analysis, SAST, secrets detection, infrastructure-as-code scanning, container image scanning, cloud posture management, SBOM generation and open-source license scanning into one platform. It is… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Snyk Code — where it wins
- Scans source code in IDEs, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines and CLI workflows
- AI-assisted explanations, remediation guidance and automated fixes
- 109 integrations across source control, pipelines, IDEs and Jira
Where it doesn't
- Team pricing is $25 per contributing developer each month
- Custom rules and risk-based prioritization start with the Ignite plan
- Rich API, custom roles and policy management are Enterprise features
Aikido Security — where it wins
- Covers SCA, SAST, secrets, IaC, containers, SBOM and cloud posture
- AI-assisted autofix and pull-request remediation support developer workflows
- Cloud, self-hosted and desktop deployment with broad SCM and CI/CD integrations
Where it doesn't
- Developer plan is limited to two users
- On-prem scanning and attack-surface monitoring start at the Pro tier
- Enterprise capabilities use tailored pricing
- Snyk Code9.1/10 · Free plan
Broad developer SAST with IDE, CI/CD, pull-request checks and AI-assisted fixes.
Visit Snyk CodeFull verdict → - Aikido Security8.8/10 · Free plan
Aikido combines broad AppSec scanning, remediation and deployment flexibility.
Visit AikidoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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