Cybersecurity · head to head
Aikido vs Rock Solid

Aikido
Cybersecurity
Unified security platform automating vulnerability detection and fixing across development
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Aikido has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Aikido covers Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Rock Solid covers Program Registration.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aikido and Rock Solid actually diverge.
| Attribute | Aikido | Rock Solid |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $350/month |
| Pricing model | Subscription with free tier | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, CI/CD, IDE | Web, Ios, Android |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Government |
| Founded | 2022 | 2001 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Aikido
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- AutoFix
- Secrets detection
- Cloud Security Posture Management
- AI-powered penetration testing
- Device protection
- False positive reduction
Only in Rock Solid
- Program Registration
- Facility Scheduling
- Membership Management
- Payment Processing
- Reporting & Analytics
- Payment Gateways
- QuickBooks
- Marketing Tools
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Aikido
- Developer-friendly security integrated into PR workflowsnot Rock Solid
- Automated vulnerability remediation with context-aware alertsnot Rock Solid
- Consolidation of fragmented security tools across development lifecyclenot Rock Solid
- Cloud infrastructure security posture monitoringnot Rock Solid
- Supply chain attack prevention and malware detectionnot Rock Solid
Rock Solid
- Citizen Servicesnot Aikido
- Records Managementnot Aikido
- Public Safetynot Aikido
- Civic Engagementnot Aikido
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Aikido
- Free plan includes fair-usage limits on repos and container images
- Pricing increases significantly with user and repository scale
- Advanced features like penetration testing and VM scanning limited to higher tiers
- Device protection limited to Development environments only
- Requires multiple plan tiers for full platform coverage
Rock Solid
Nothing recorded yet. See the Rock Solid review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Aikido
Free- DeveloperFree
- Up to 2 users
- Dependency scanning (SCA)
- SAST and AI SAST
- Pro$600/month
- Up to 10 users
- All Basic features
- On-premise scanning
- Advanced$600/month
- Up to 10 users
- All Pro features
- Broker for internal apps
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Custom pricing for tailored modules
- Dedicated account management
- Custom SLAs
Rock Solid
$350/month- Recreation Management$350/month
- Program Registration
- Facility Scheduling
- Payment Processing
Which should you pick?
Choose Aikido if
- You need static application security testing (sast).
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, CI/CD, IDE.
- You also want software composition analysis (sca).
Choose Rock Solid if
- You need program registration.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want facility scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Aikido or Rock Solid better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aikido starts at Free and Rock Solid at $350/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aikido or Rock Solid?
- Aikido has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aikido and $350/month for Rock Solid.
- Does Aikido or Rock Solid run on more platforms?
- Aikido runs on Web, CI/CD, IDE. Rock Solid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Aikido for free?
- Yes. Aikido has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rock Solid starts at $350/month.
- What is Aikido best used for?
- Aikido is most often used for developer-friendly security integrated into pr workflows, automated vulnerability remediation with context-aware alerts, consolidation of fragmented security tools across development lifecycle, cloud infrastructure security posture monitoring. Of those, developer-friendly security integrated into pr workflows and automated vulnerability remediation with context-aware alerts are not what Rock Solid is typically brought in for.
- What can Aikido do that Rock Solid cannot?
- Aikido covers Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), AutoFix, Secrets detection. Rock Solid covers Program Registration, Facility Scheduling, Membership Management, Payment Processing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Aikido: What is included in Aikido's free Developer plan?
The free Developer plan includes up to 2 users with SAST, SCA, secrets detection, cloud scanning, and license risk detection. Fair-usage limits apply: 10 repos, 2 container images, 1 domain, and 1 cloud account.
SourceAikido: What is AutoFix and how does it work?
AutoFix is Aikido's automated vulnerability remediation feature that identifies vulnerabilities and suggests or applies specific code fixes automatically, reducing manual remediation effort.
SourceAikido: How many false positives does Aikido reduce?
Aikido reduces false positives by 99%, using AI-powered context awareness to filter noise and focus on vulnerabilities that present real business risk.
SourceAikido: What integrations does Aikido support?
Aikido integrates with Jira, Linear, Slack, Teams, GitHub, GitLab, and other popular development tools to fit into existing workflows.
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