AI Security & DevSecOps Software
Aikido Security
Developer-first security platform with AI coverage
- SF Score
- 8.6/10
- Pricing
- Free · Paid
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Semgrep
AI-assisted AppSec scanning for developer workflows
- SF Score
- 8.8/10
- Pricing
- Free · Paid
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Where each one leads
Read straight from the published figures below — not a ranking, and not a recommendation.
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Semgrep8.8/10
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At a glance
The short version
The facts each tool publishes, lined up so you can scan down a column. Anything the catalog does not establish is marked as such rather than counted against the tool.
Aikido Security
- SF Score
- 8.6 / 10
- Starts at
- $0/mo
- Free plan
- Available
- Category
- AI Development & Coding Software › AI Security & DevSecOps Software
Semgrep
- SF Score
- 8.8 / 10
- Starts at
- $0/mo
- Free plan
- Available
- Category
- AI Development & Coding Software › AI Security & DevSecOps Software
Key differences
Where these tools actually diverge
The decision dimensions that separate this set, with each tool's own position stated plainly. No winner is declared — fit depends on your workflow.
Positioned for
Aikido Security
AI Security & DevSecOps Software
Semgrep
AI Security & DevSecOps Software
Pricing model
Aikido Security
Free · Paid
Semgrep
Free · Paid
SoftFinders Score
Aikido Security
8.6 / 10
Semgrep
8.8 / 10
Feature comparison
Capability matrix
Grouped by area. Every state carries a word as well as a colour, and anything the catalog has not established stays neutral rather than counting as a missing feature.
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| Capability | | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| SF Score | 8.6 / 10Value | 8.8 / 10Value |
| Pricing model | FreemiumValue | FreemiumValue |
| Starts at | $0/moValue | $0/moValue |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Category | AI Development & Coding Software › AI Security & DevSecOps SoftwareValue | AI Development & Coding Software › AI Security & DevSecOps SoftwareValue |
| AI capabilities | ||
| AI SASTAnalyzes code with credit-based AI scanning signals | Yes | Yes |
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Listed by one tool only
9 capabilities are published by a single tool in this set. That does not mean the others lack them — only that the catalog has not established an answer either way.
- Code QualityAdds quality rules alongside security checks signals
- Dependency ScansReviews open source packages for vulnerabilities process
- Security CoverageCombines many developer security checks together signals
- AutoFix SupportSuggests fixes for selected security issues signals
- Custom RulesLets teams encode secure coding policies signals
- Dependency ReachabilityPrioritizes vulnerable dependencies by actual usage planning
- Malware ProtectionProtects projects from suspicious package behavior signals
- Developer GuidanceSurfaces findings where engineers can act signals
- CI IntegrationRuns security checks inside development pipelines signals
Use cases
What each tool is built for
The workflows each tool publishes for itself. Cards appear only for tools that list use cases.
Aikido Security
- Security Tool Consolidation
- Developer Friendly AppSec
- AI Code Audits
- Dependency Risk Review
Semgrep
- Secure Code Review
- Custom Rule Enforcement
- AI Generated Code
- Dependency Risk Prioritization
- CI Security Gates
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Pros & cons
Strengths and compromises
Each tool's published strengths and the compromises that come with them, as supplied — not scored or ranked against each other. Longer lists fold; nothing is left out.
Aikido Security
Pros
- Broad coverage reduces scanner sprawl signals
- Free plan supports early team evaluation
- Developer-first design lowers AppSec friction signals
- SOC 2 and ISO certified
- Free signup requires no credit card
- Broad scanners share one security platform
Cons
- AI credits require usage monitoring planning
- Advanced coverage depends on paid tiers
- Enterprise buyers may need deeper governance
- Free IDE scanning has language limitations
- Plan-specific infrastructure limits still apply
- On-prem scanning requires Pro plan
- Advanced AI analysis uses purchased credits
Semgrep
Pros
- Fast scanning suits developer workflows process
- Custom rules support precise security policies
- Open source core aids adoption flexibility
Cons
- Rule maintenance requires security expertise signals
- Enterprise features require platform investment signals
- False positives still need triage ownership
Pricing
What each one costs
Published pricing signals only. Where a tool has not established a price, that is what it says — never a zero and never "free".
Aikido Security
- Model
- Freemium
Public Pricing
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- Model
- Freemium
Public Pricing
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