# Cycode: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 3 categories by 7 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/cycode/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software composition analysis | 2% | 8 | 0% | 4 |
| Static application security testing | 0% | 19 | 0% | 4 |
| Cloud-native application protection | 0% | 41 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Aikido Security / Cycode: Modern, developer-friendly platforms tailored for mid-market (500-person) companies" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, SCA)
- "Offers code-to-runtime visibility, SBOM generation, and license compliance, but is not self-hosted." (Mistral Small, SCA)
- "For AI-native and low noise: ZeroPath or Cycode SAST" (Mistral Small, SAST)

## 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.