# Aikido Security: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 48 judge labels across 7 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/aikido-security/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud security posture management | 6% | 5 | 0% | 8 |
| Software composition analysis | 5% | 5 | 0% | 7 |
| Static application security testing | 4% | 5 | 0% | 16 |
| Cloud-native application protection | 4% | 4 | 0% | 8 |
| Container and Kubernetes security | 2% | 11 | 0% | 6 |
| Vulnerability management platforms | 0% | 24 | 0% | 2 |
| Attack surface management | 0% | 93 | 100% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Modern, developer-friendly platforms tailored for mid-market (500-person) companies looking for bundled SCA, SAST, and secrets scanning without enterprise bloat." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, SCA)
- "one of the strongest options for small to mid-sized engineering teams that want thorough coverage without managing a dozen point solutions" (Claude Haiku 4.5, CSPM)
- "Choose Aikido Security if you want an affordable, polished SaaS that secures both your cloud and your application code" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CSPM)
- "If you have a small team but lack a dedicated security specialist, Aikido is likely your best commercial choice." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, CSPM)

## And against it

- "good ratings, but G2 notes pricing can be challenging for micro businesses due to upgrade costs" (GPT-5.4 mini, ASM)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.