Cybersecurity · head to head
Aikido vs SentinelOne

Aikido
Cybersecurity
Unified security platform automating vulnerability detection and fixing across development
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

SentinelOne
Cybersecurity
Autonomous endpoint protection and response
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Aikido has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Aikido free plan includes fair-usage limits on repos and container images; SentinelOne enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
- They diverge on capability: Aikido covers Static Application Security Testing (SAST), SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aikido and SentinelOne actually diverge.
| Attribute | Aikido | SentinelOne |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Subscription with free tier | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, CI/CD, IDE | Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2022 | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 SentinelOne
- AI-powered detection
- Autonomous response
- Behavioral threat intelligence
- Root cause analysis
- Threat hunting automation
- Ransomware protection
- Container security
- Mobile endpoint protection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Aikido
- Developer-friendly security integrated into PR workflowsnot SentinelOne
- Automated vulnerability remediation with context-aware alertsnot SentinelOne
- Consolidation of fragmented security tools across development lifecyclenot SentinelOne
- Cloud infrastructure security posture monitoringnot SentinelOne
- Supply chain attack prevention and malware detectionnot SentinelOne
SentinelOne
- Endpoint detection and responsenot Aikido
- AI-powered threat huntingnot Aikido
- Cloud workload securitynot 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
SentinelOne
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
- Prices shown for 5-100 workstations may differ for larger deployments
- Purchases must be made through authorized third-party partners
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
SentinelOne
On request- Singularity Complete$179.99/year
- Per endpoint pricing
- AI-driven endpoint and cloud workload protection
- Real-time threat detection and response
- Singularity Commercial$229.99/year
- Per endpoint pricing
- All Complete features plus Identity Detection and Response
- 90-day data retention
- Singularity Enterprise$null/custom
- Per endpoint pricing
- All Commercial features plus Agentic AI SOC Analyst
- Full Visibility and Forensics
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 SentinelOne if
- You need ai-powered detection.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- You also want autonomous response.
Questions people ask
- Is Aikido or SentinelOne better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aikido starts at Free and SentinelOne at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aikido or SentinelOne?
- Aikido has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aikido and On request for SentinelOne.
- Does Aikido or SentinelOne run on more platforms?
- Aikido runs on Web, CI/CD, IDE. SentinelOne runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Aikido for free?
- Yes. Aikido has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SentinelOne starts at On request.
- 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 SentinelOne is typically brought in for.
- What can Aikido do that SentinelOne cannot?
- Aikido covers Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), AutoFix, Secrets detection. SentinelOne covers AI-powered detection, Autonomous response, Behavioral threat intelligence, Root cause analysis.
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.
SourceSentinelOne: What is SentinelOne Singularity Complete pricing?
Singularity Complete costs $179.99 per endpoint per year and includes AI-driven endpoint and cloud workload protection, real-time threat detection and response, 14-day data retention, and AI Security Assistant. Pricing shown for 5-100 workstations.
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.
SourceSentinelOne: What features distinguish SentinelOne Commercial from Complete?
Singularity Commercial costs $229.99 per endpoint per year (versus $179.99 for Complete) and adds Identity Detection and Response, 90-day data retention (compared to 14-day), and Managed Threat Hunting services.
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.
SourceSentinelOne: How does partner pricing affect SentinelOne costs?
All SentinelOne purchases are made through authorized third-party partners, and partner pricing may differ from published rates. Customers should verify pricing with their authorized reseller.
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.
SourceSentinelOne: What does SentinelOne Enterprise include?
Singularity Enterprise (custom pricing, contact sales) adds Agentic AI SOC Analyst and Full Visibility and Forensics capabilities to all Commercial features, plus expert-led onboarding and training.
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