VibeArmor vs Aikido Security
Aikido is the all-in-one AppSec platform bundled into Lovable. VibeArmor is the independent AI pentester with a 100% XBOW score. Aikido covers breadth — SAST, DAST, SCA, cloud posture, secrets — in a unified dashboard starting around $314/month. VibeArmor goes deeper on exploitability with a 13-agent attack team starting at $99nth.
This page is honest. Aikido wins on AppSec breadth, compliance dashboards, and Lovable integration. VibeArmor wins on exploit proof, vibe-coded app specialization, XBOW coverage, and price. Many teams run both. The comparison below shows exactly where each leads.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | VibeArmor | Aikido Security | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary approach | 13-agent AI pentest team, exploit-focused | All-in-one AppSec (SAST + DAST + SCA + cloud) | Tie |
| XBOW benchmark score | 100% (104/104 scenarios) | Not published | VibeArmor |
| Proves exploitability | Yes — chains findings into real exploits | DAST flags patterns, does not chain exploits | VibeArmor |
| Price (entry) | $99 Vibe Check, $499 Security Report, $2,500 Pentest (one-time) | Free tier + ~$314/mo Scale + custom Enterprise | VibeArmor |
| SAST (code scanning) | Source Code agent (targeted) | Full-codebase SAST, strong coverage | Aikido |
| SCA (dependency scan) | Supply Chain agent | Mature SCA with SBOM, license checks | Aikido |
| Cloud posture (CSPM) | Not in scope | AWS / GCP / Azure cloud posture included | Aikido |
| Lovable integration | Independent — works with any stack | Bundled into Lovable as official partner | Aikido |
| Vibe-coded app specialization | Built for Lovable/Bolt/v0/Cursor patterns | Generic — same rules for all codebases | VibeArmor |
| Fix prompts (AI-ready) | Cursor/Lovable-ready fix prompts per finding | Autofix PRs via AI (strong feature) | Tie |
| Persistent agent learning | 186 beliefs across 17 categories | Static rule engine + signature updates | VibeArmor |
| Compliance reporting | SOC 2 mapped, full suite Q3 2026 | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA dashboards live | Aikido |
| Scan speed (pentest) | 3-10 min full pentest | SAST minutes, DAST varies by target | VibeArmor |
| Best for | Startups, agencies, vibe-coded apps, exploit proof | DevSecOps teams wanting one unified AppSec dashboard | Tie |
Pick VibeArmor when
- - You want exploit proof, not a list of code patterns
- - You shipped an app with Lovable, Bolt, v0, or Cursor
- - Your budget is $29-$299/month, not $314+/month
- - You want a hackability letter grade for investor due diligence
- - You value XBOW-benchmarked AI agent coverage (100%)
- - You want persistent agent learning across scans
- - Your company is a startup, agency, or solo dev shop
Pick Aikido when
- - You want one dashboard for SAST + DAST + SCA + cloud
- - You are already deep in Lovable and want native integration
- - Compliance automation (SOC 2, ISO, HIPAA) is your top need
- - You have DevSecOps process and $300+/month budget
- - You want autofix PRs across the full codebase
- - You need SBOM and license compliance for enterprise sales
- - Cloud posture (AWS/GCP/Azure) matters
Honest positioning
Aikido and VibeArmor are complementary, not competitive, for most teams. Here is the layered approach we recommend:
Dev loop: Aikido SAST + SCA on every commit. Catches insecure patterns and known CVEs in dependencies before merge.
Pre-deploy / weekly: VibeArmor 13-agent pentest on the running app. Proves whether the deployed system can actually be broken. Returns fix prompts you can paste into Cursor or Lovable.
Compliance: Aikido feeds GRC dashboards. VibeArmor exports SOC 2-mapped PDFs for investors and audits.
Budget-first teams: Start with VibeArmor Pro ($99/mo) for exploit coverage. Layer Aikido later when AppSec maturity requires unified SAST/DAST/SCA.
No signup • 120 checks • 13 AI agents • 100% XBOW
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between VibeArmor and Aikido Security?
Aikido Security is an all-in-one AppSec platform combining SAST (code scanning), DAST (surface dynamic scanning), SCA (dependency scanning), cloud posture, and secrets detection. It is bundled into Lovable as their official security partner. Pricing starts around $314/month for the Scale tier. VibeArmor is an independent AI penetration testing platform that runs 13 specialist attack agents, scored 100% on the XBOW benchmark (104/104), and starts at $99nth. Aikido covers breadth across the SDLC. VibeArmor goes deeper on exploitability.
Is Aikido included free with Lovable?
Aikido has a free tier and is promoted inside Lovable as their security partner. Free tier includes limited scans. Paid tiers (Basic, Scale, Enterprise) unlock more repos, more scans, longer history, and compliance reporting. Integration with Lovable makes setup one-click for Lovable users, but Aikido itself is independent and works with any codebase.
Should I use VibeArmor or Aikido?
Use Aikido if you want an all-in-one SAST/DAST/SCA dashboard with Lovable integration and your budget clears $314/month. It is great for DevSecOps teams building a unified AppSec stack. Use VibeArmor when you want deep exploit-focused AI pentesting, a 100% XBOW benchmark, vibe-coded app coverage, or you need to prove exploitability to investors/clients for $29-$299/month.
Can I use both VibeArmor and Aikido?
Yes. They layer well. Run Aikido on every commit for SAST/SCA coverage during development. Run VibeArmor weekly for 13-agent pentest coverage that proves whether real exploits exist against the deployed app. Aikido catches code-level patterns. VibeArmor proves runtime exploitability.
What is Aikido's pricing?
Aikido has a free tier for solo developers, a Basic tier around $314/month, and Scale/Enterprise tiers that scale with repos and seats. Enterprise pricing is custom and typically lands $1,000-$5,000+/month for larger teams. VibeArmor is $99 (Starter), $99/mo (Pro), $299/mo (Agency) with no seat-based upcharge.
Does Aikido run pentesting agents like VibeArmor?
Aikido's DAST scanner does dynamic testing, but it is a surface DAST — testing endpoints for common vulnerability patterns. It does not run a 13-agent AI pentest team with persistent memory across scans. VibeArmor agents chain findings into full exploit paths (auth bypass -> IDOR -> data exfil, for example) and return exploit proof plus fix prompts. Different architectures, different outputs.
Which is better for compliance reports?
Aikido is stronger today for compliance dashboards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) because it integrates with GRC platforms and has been in-market longer. VibeArmor generates SOC 2-mapped findings and exports to PDF/JSON for GRC ingestion, with full compliance suite on the roadmap for Q3 2026. If compliance automation is your primary need today, Aikido is the safer pick. If exploit proof for security-sensitive launches is your need, VibeArmor is the safer pick.
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