Feature comparison: Kagliostro vs Aikido
| Capability | Kagliostro | Aikido |
|---|---|---|
| SAST + SCA + DAST | ||
| CSPM / cloud posture | ||
| Auto PR remediation (merged fixes) | ||
| Conversational AI agent | ||
| Brand & typosquat watch | ||
| Continuous pentest | ||
| Flat-rate pricing | ||
| AI agent merges its own PRs | ||
| Avg time to remediate | < 10 min | 24h+ |
When to choose Aikido
Choose Aikido if you want broad scanner coverage with AI triage and autofix suggestions, and your team prefers to review every fix manually before merge.
When to choose Kagliostro
Choose Kagliostro when you want the agent to merge vetted fixes autonomously, plus brand monitoring and a single command center for code, cloud, and reputation risk.
Frequently asked questions
How is Kagliostro different from Aikido?
Both consolidate AppSec tooling. Kagliostro differentiates with a conversational agent, brand/typosquat monitoring, and autonomous PR merge — going from alert to shipped fix without handoffs.
Is Kagliostro cheaper than Aikido?
Both offer flat-rate pricing. Kagliostro includes brand protection and AI merge workflows in base plans — compare total cost vs adding point tools Aikido does not cover.
Does Kagliostro include pentesting like Aikido?
Yes. Kagliostro includes authorized pentest swarm engines alongside continuous scanning — suitable for teams that need both ongoing monitoring and targeted assessments.
Can we switch from Aikido to Kagliostro?
Connect the same Git and cloud integrations, import policy preferences, and run parallel scans for one week. Most teams cut over alerting in a single change window.
Which platform has faster MTTR?
Kagliostro publishes mean time to remediation under 10 minutes with agent-merged PRs. Aikido focuses on triage and suggested fixes that still require developer merge.

