# Aikido Security vs Snyk: which do AI models recommend for ASPM, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Application security posture management. Seven of fourteen models named Aikido Security first on the direct prompt; two named Snyk. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/developer/application-security-posture-management/aikido-security-vs-snyk/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aikido Security | 37% | #1 of 12 | 9% | 35 | 14 of 14 |
| Snyk | 14% | #2 of 12 | 6% | 34 | 13 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Kimi K2: both first (first choices: Aikido Security, Snyk) (alternatives: Apiiro, Cycode ASPM, Jit, Semgrep)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: aikido security first (first choices: Aikido Security) (alternatives: Cycode ASPM, Snyk)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: aikido security first (first choices: Aikido Security) (alternatives: ArmorCode, Cycode ASPM, DefectDojo, Jit.io)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: aikido security first (first choices: Aikido Security, Strobes ASPM) (alternatives: Jit, StackHawk)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: aikido security first (first choices: Aikido Security) (alternatives: Cycode ASPM, Jit.io, Legit Security, Snyk, Snyk AppRisk)
- Llama 4 Maverick: aikido security first (first choices: Aikido Security) (alternatives: ArmorCode, Snyk AppRisk)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: aikido security first (first choices: Aikido Security) (alternatives: ArmorCode, Jit, Snyk AppRisk)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: snyk first (first choices: Cycode ASPM, Snyk) (alternatives: Invicti ASPM, Strobes, Xygeni)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither first, one named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: ArmorCode, Checkmarx One, Snyk)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Phoenix Security) (alternatives: Aikido Security, Snyk AppRisk)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Cycode ASPM) (alternatives: ArmorCode, Legit Security, Snyk AppRisk)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named
- GPT-6 Luna: neither named (first choices: ArmorCode) (alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon ASPM, Snyk AppRisk, Wiz ASPM)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither named

## What the models said about Aikido Security

- "Users note the lack of advanced features in Aikido Security, such as dark mode and in-depth analysis options, and find the pricing structure expensive for micro businesses" (Muse Glimmer 30B, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Users report lack of advanced features (e.g., no dark mode, limited deep-analysis options). May not scale well for complex enterprise needs." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "best for smaller teams or simpler environments, less ideal as the primary pick for a typical mid-market company" (Perplexity Sonar, direct prompt, soft negative)
- "Aikido Security - an all-in-one ASPM platform with native scanning for IaC, SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning, secrets detection, and CSPM." (Llama 4 Maverick, direct prompt, first choice)
- "Aikido Security is an all-in-one ASPM platform designed especially for startups and mid-sized development teams" (Claude Haiku 4.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "For a small company that wants one affordable, mostly all-in-one AppSec platform, I'd start with Aikido." (GPT-6 Luna, budget prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Snyk

- "Vendor-locked scanner suites (e.g., those bundling ASPM with proprietary tools like Checkmarx, Cycode, or Snyk)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Snyk would cost significantly more for the same breadth of coverage" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, paraphrase prompt, soft negative)
- "I'd recommend starting with Snyk or Aikido due to their balance of features, pricing transparency, and mid-market-friendly onboarding" (Kimi K2, direct prompt, first choice)
- "I'd recommend starting with Snyk or Aikido Security due to their free tiers and affordability" (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "I'd recommend Snyk as a strong starting point for Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.