Aikido Security Alternative: GeekWala vs Aikido Security
Aikido is an all-in-one AppSec platform: SCA with reachability and EPSS-based prioritization, SAST, secrets, IaC, CSPM, container/VM scanning and pentest services. GeekWala is a single-purpose dependency scanner with no SAST, cloud posture management or containers. If you only need exploit-aware dependency scanning, it does that one thing without the bundle price.
Technical deep-dive: Read our full What Is EPSS? Exploit Prediction Scoring Explained article.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Aikido Security | GeekWala |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability data | OSV + vendor sources | OSV + EPSS + CISA KEV |
| EPSS-based prioritization | Yes | Yes, on every finding |
| CISA KEV flagging Key difference | Yes — labeled field on every finding | |
| Reachability analysis | Yes (SCA) | |
| SAST / Code scanning | ||
| Secrets detection | ||
| Cloud / IaC / CSPM | ||
| Container / VM scanning | ||
| Free tier | Yes — 2 users, 10 repos, forever free | Yes — 5 projects, 50 scans/mo, forever free |
| Entry paid price Key difference | $300/mo (10-user block) | $12/mo flat |
| Price | Free (Developer, 2 users); Basic $300/mo; Pro $600/mo; Advanced $600/mo; Enterprise custom | Free tier + $12/mo or $99/yr Pro (flat-rate, unlimited projects) |
Aikido's paid tiers price per 10-user block starting at $300/mo — a platform-wide AppSec bundle, not SCA alone. GeekWala Pro is $12/mo (or $99/yr) flat for unlimited dependency scanning projects. See pricing for current rates.
When to Use Each
When to use Aikido Security
Aikido Security is the right choice when:
- You need SAST, secrets detection, and cloud security (CSPM/IaC) in one platform
- You want reachability analysis to cut SCA false positives on unused code paths
- You need container and VM scanning alongside dependency scanning
- Your budget supports a $300+/mo AppSec platform rather than a point tool
When to use GeekWala
GeekWala is the better fit when:
- You need CISA KEV — confirmed active exploitation — flagged natively; Aikido does not surface this as a first-party field
- You only need dependency vulnerability scanning, not a full AppSec bundle
- You want to stay in a $12/mo flat plan instead of a $300+/mo per-block platform price
- You want a simple, fast tool with no CSPM/IaC/SAST configuration overhead
Focused Tool vs Bundled Platform
CISA KEV, Not Just EPSS
Aikido markets EPSS-based prioritization for SCA findings — a real, verified feature. GeekWala matches that and adds CISA KEV as a separate, labeled field on every finding: the clearest signal a CVE is being exploited right now.
One Job, Done Simply
Aikido is a full AppSec platform: SAST, secrets, IaC, CSPM, containers, and SCA together. GeekWala does dependency scanning only — no configuration overhead for modules you'll never touch.
Flat Pricing, No 10-User Block
Aikido's paid tiers start at $300/mo for a 10-user block. GeekWala Pro is $12/mo flat — no seat block, no repo-count multiplier, unlimited projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GeekWala a full Aikido Security replacement?
No. Aikido bundles SAST, secrets detection, IaC/CSPM, container and VM scanning, and pentest services alongside SCA. GeekWala is dependency vulnerability scanning only. If you need a full AppSec platform, Aikido is the more complete option.
Does Aikido really offer EPSS-based prioritization?
Yes — this is a genuine, verified Aikido SCA feature, and we're not disputing it. Where GeekWala differs is CISA KEV: Aikido's public materials don't list a labeled, first-party KEV field the way GeekWala flags it on every finding.
How does pricing compare?
Aikido's Developer tier is free forever for 2 users and 10 repos. Paid tiers start at $300/mo (Basic, 10-user block) and jump to $600/mo for Pro or Advanced. GeekWala's free tier covers 5 projects and 50 scans/month, with a flat $12/mo (or $99/yr) Pro plan — no seat-block pricing.
Does GeekWala do reachability analysis like Aikido?
No. Aikido's SCA module analyzes whether a vulnerable dependency's code path is actually called (reachability) to cut false positives. GeekWala ranks by EPSS exploitation probability and CISA KEV status instead — a different, complementary approach to the same problem of alert fatigue.
Can I use both tools?
Yes. Some teams run Aikido for its full AppSec surface (SAST, secrets, cloud) and use GeekWala's KEV-flagged dependency view as a fast cross-check on which SCA findings are confirmed under active exploitation.
Try GeekWala free
No credit card required. See CISA KEV status on your dependencies without a $300/mo platform commitment.