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# Akto

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> Akto is a leading API security platform trusted by over 1,000 application security teams worldwide. Designed for modern appsec and product security teams, Akto enables organizations to build enterprise-grade API security programs throughout their DevSecOps pipeline. 

Its comprehensive suite includes API discovery, sensitive data and PII exposure detection, API security testing, CI/CD integration, and continuous security posture management. Akto provides deep authentication and authorization testing, monitors API changes, and offers the largest API security test library. 

Recognized by Forbes, Nasdaq, and Gartner®, Akto is your all-in-one solution to discover APIs, find sensitive data, test vulnerabilities, and prioritize critical findings—ensuring complete DevSecOps coverage.

Akto is also a High performer in API Security and DAST Categories by G2 and has 4.7 overall rating by customers on Gartner Peer Insights.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## About the vendor

- **Company**: Akto

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$1,890.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- API
- API Lifecycle Management
- API Security
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Security
- Asset Discovery
- Automatic Scans
- Cloud Application Security
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Management
- Cross-Site Scripting
- Dashboard
- For Developers
- Issue Tracking
- Monitoring
- Penetration Testing
- Real-Time Analytics

## Integrations (43 total)

- 3scale
- AWS CloudFormation
- AWS Elastic Beanstalk
- AWS Fargate
- Apigee
- Azure Application Gateway
- Azure DevOps
- Azure Load Balancer
- Azure Traffic Manager
- Azure VPN Gateway
- Bitbucket
- Citrix ADC
- Cloudflare
- Docker
- ECS2

... and 28 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Penetration Testing](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4745/penetration-testing-software/software)

## Related Categories

- [Penetration Testing](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4745/penetration-testing-software/software)
- [Cloud Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4329/cloud-security/software)
- [Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4286/vulnerability-management/software)
- [API Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4343/api-management/software)
- [Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4429/sast/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Aikido Security](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/433685/aikido) — 4.7/5 (6 reviews)
2. [Invicti](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/174628/netsparker-security-scanner) — 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
3. [Orca Security](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/432007/orca-security) — 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
4. [Xygeni Security](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397933/xygeni) — 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
5. [OX Security](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/394148/ox-security) — 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/423223/Akto)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/performance-testing/akto-open-source-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/423223/Akto> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/423223/Akto> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/423223/Akto> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/423223/Akto> |

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