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Getastra (Astra Security) vs Aikido Security

Getastra (Astra Security) lands on Depends, and Aikido Security lands on Worth it.

Getastra (Astra Security) versus Aikido Security
CompareGetastra (Astra Security)Aikido Security
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forStartups prepping for SOC 2Developer-led startups and scale-ups
Who it's not forTeams wanting only manual, expert-led pentestsNon-technical teams . this assumes devs in the loop
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.16
Support qualityTrustpilot 1.6/5 across 144 reviews.No direct support-quality evidence in sources
Public sentimentReviews split hard: 4.6/5 on G2 but 1.6/5 ('Bad') on Trustpilot across 144 reviews.³Users across G2, Gartner, and SourceForge consistently praise Aikido's ease of use, intuitive interface, and developer-friendly workflows.⁵
Biggest gotchaTrustpilot shows 1.6/5 ('Bad') across 144 reviews . likely support/refund friction; read them before paying.³Price cliff: $0 for 2 users, then $350/month minimum . plan headcount before committing

Pick Getastra (Astra Security) when

  • Startups prepping for SOC 2
  • Continuous, budget-conscious pentesting
  • Teams wanting transparent pentest pricing
  • Dev teams without in-house security staff

When Getastra (Astra Security) is not a fit

  • Teams wanting only manual, expert-led pentests
  • Buyers needing proven, responsive vendor support
  • Orgs requiring a large, established vendor (51-100 staff)
  • One-off compliance checkboxes . continuous plans may be overkill

Pick Aikido Security when

  • Developer-led startups and scale-ups
  • Teams chasing SOC 2 / ISO compliance
  • Companies without a dedicated AppSec team
  • Shops wanting code, cloud, and runtime in one tool

When Aikido Security is not a fit

  • Non-technical teams . this assumes devs in the loop
  • Solo or tiny projects beyond the 2-user free tier; $350/mo is overkill
  • Enterprises already standardized on Snyk, Wiz, or Checkmarx
  • Buyers wanting a mature ASPM platform . competitors claim Aikido is a starter tool

Sources

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  2. Plans & Pricinggetastra.com
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  3. Trustpilot reviewstrustpilot.com
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  4. Capterra reviewscapterra.com
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  6. news
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  8. NaroHQ case studygetastra.com
    official
  9. official
  10. news
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  12. review
  13. security
  14. Support levels help dochelp.getastra.com
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  15. official
  16. security