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Aikido CSPM vs DongTai IAST
Both stand on interactive application security testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Aikido CSPM combines cloud risk visibility, scanning, compliance mapping, and guided remediation workflows. Its free plan is limited to one cloud account, while listed Basic, Pro, and Advanced plans cost $300 a month or more.
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DongTai combines traffic-based detection with vulnerability reporting and several deployment options. Check the beta status of non-Java agents before relying on them.
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| Aikido CSPM | DongTai IAST | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $300 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aikido.dev | iast.io |
| On interactive application security testing software | #1 of 14 | #2 of 14 |
Aikido CSPM: what it does well
- Connects through read-only APIs without agents.
- Supports AWS, Azure, GCP, and selected other providers.
- Cloud Search queries resources in plain language.
- Checks map to SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
- Free Developer plan includes one cloud account.
What to know first
- Does not automatically change infrastructure.
- Free Developer plan is limited to one cloud account.
- Enterprise pricing is tailored and not listed.
DongTai IAST: what it does well
- Passive analysis uses application test traffic.
- Analyzes HTTP, HTTPS, and RPC requests.
- Offers Docker Compose and Kubernetes deployment.
- Server includes reports, notifications, and custom rules.
- Open-source self-hosted deployment is free.
What to know first
- Python, PHP, and Go agents are beta.
- Community-maintained beta agents may not deploy successfully.
- Commercial deployment guide requires sudo privileges for iastctl.
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