Aikido CSPM
7.9#1 in cloud security posture management softwareFrom $300 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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HCL AppScan
7.7#2 in interactive application security testing software$29.99 one-timeFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Aikido CSPM | HCL AppScan |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The help center contains getting-started guidance, account and identity management, repository and cloud setup, scanning guides, CI and pull-request gating, AutoFix, AI tools, task trackers, alerts, compliance reporting and troubleshooting articles. | HCL publishes separate current documentation sets for AppScan on Cloud, AppScan 360° 2.2.0, Enterprise 10.12.0, Source 10.12.0 and Standard 10.12.0. |
| Integrations | The integration directory lists AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jira, Asana, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Drata, Vanta, Docker, Kubernetes, IDEs and many other tools. | HCL lists integrations with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Bitbucket, AWS CodePipeline, Jira, ServiceNow, Visual Studio, VS Code, Eclipse, JetBrains, and Android Studio. |
| Public API | The public developer hub documents token authorization, webhooks, rate limiting, issue exports, cloud assets, repositories, SBOMs, pull-request checks, teams, containers, domains, reports, compliance, users, custom rules, pentests, task trackers, endpoint protection and OpenAPI specification access. | AppScan on Cloud exposes a Swagger-documented REST API with API-key login, scan creation, file upload and report-only operations. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews | 100% of displayed reviewers rated it above 4 stars; review count is not shown on the opened page |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 266 reviews | 4.1 out of 5 from 106 reviews |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 4.7 out of 5 from 84 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 225 ratings |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.1 out of 10 from 2 reviews | 7.1 out of 10 from 25 reviews |
Aikido CSPM plans
- DeveloperFree
- Basic$300 a month
- Advanced$600 a month
- Pro$600 a month
- Typical Pentest$4,000, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
HCL AppScan plans
- CodeSweepFree
- Free TrialFree
- Professional$29.99, paid once
- Professional regular price$299, paid once
- 50-scan pack$699, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Aikido CSPM if…
It suits teams that need visibility into cloud risks and compliance gaps across multiple cloud environments. The free plan includes one cloud account, while larger listed plans include more accounts and support options.
Pick HCL AppScan if…
AppScan suits teams assessing vulnerabilities across code, applications, APIs, and open-source dependencies. AppScan Standard is specifically described for security experts and penetration testers working with web applications and APIs.