Aikido
Aikido for Students

Secure code, cloud, and runtime. Free for students.

Whether you’re launching a startup, shipping a side project, or landing your first tech job, Aikido gives you full enterprise-grade security completely free.

  • Full Access (worth €3.240/year!)
  • Learn real-world security skills
  • All-in-one platform
No credit card, no costs.
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Platform

Enterprise security, student-friendly

Get hands-on with the complete security toolkit—code to cloud to runtime—all in one place, trusted by leading dev teams.

Code

Static code analysis (SAST)
Vanta

Scans your source code for security risks before an issue can be merged.

Code & Containers

Open source dependency scanning (SCA)

Continuously monitors your code for known vulnerabilities, CVEs and other risks.

Cloud

Cloud posture management (CSPM)

Detects cloud infrastructure risks across major cloud providers.

Code

Secret Detection

Checks your code for leaked and exposed API keys, passwords, certificates, encryption keys, etc...

Code

Infrastructure as code (IaC)

Scans Terraform, CloudFormation & Kubernetes infrastructure-as-code for misconfigurations.

Containers

Container image scanning
Vanta

Scans your container OS for packages with security issues.

Domain

Surface monitoring (DAST)

Dynamically tests your web app’s front-end to find vulnerabilities through simulated attacks. Built on ZAP & Nuclei.

Code & Containers

Open source license scanning

Monitors your licenses for risks such as dual licensing, restrictive terms, bad reputation, etc..

Code

Malware detection

Prevents malicious packages from infiltrating your software supply chain.

Code & Containers

End-of-life runtimes

Checks if any frameworks & runtimes you are using are no longer maintained.

Defend

Runtime Protection

In-app Firewall / WAF

Domain

API Scanning

Test your API’s for vulns

Custom

Connect your own scanner

Imports and auto-triages findings from your current scanner stack.

 Student Offer

Everything you need to learn and secure

Secure What You’re Building, Instantly

Scan your personal projects, course assignments, or hackathon apps in seconds. Just connect your GitHub or GitLab repo.

Learn While You Build

Master AppSec with TL;DR security context, step-by-step guidance, and in-product training videos. Understand what went wrong and how to fix it.

Break Things (Safely)

Test your own apps like a ethical hacker using dynamic testing (DAST), API scanning, and AI pen testing features.

Secure code as its written (or generated)

Get inline security alerts as you write or generate code, with plugins for VSCode, Cursor, and more. Learn secure coding habits from day one.

Leverage AI Remediation

The future of security is automated. Fix vulnerabilities in 1-click with Aikido AI AutoFix Agent.

Experience the Full Stack (Not Just Code)

Go beyond SAST: scan infrastructure, containers, cloud configs, secrets, APIs, and more. It’s the same 12-in-1 security suite used by real engineering teams.

Code & Containers

Open source dependency scanning (SCA)

Continuously monitors your code for known vulnerabilities, CVEs and other risks.

Code

Static code analysis (SAST)

Scans your source code for security risks before an issue can be merged.

Domain

Surface monitoring (DAST)

Dynamically tests your web app’s front-end to find vulnerabilities through simulated attacks.

Cloud

Cloud posture management (CSPM)

Detects cloud infrastructure risks across major cloud providers.

Code

Secret Detection

Checks your code for leaked and exposed API keys, passwords, certificates, encryption keys, etc...

Code & Containers

Open source license scanning

Monitors your licenses for risks such as dual licensing, restrictive terms, bad reputation, etc..

Code

Malware detection in dependencies

Prevents malicious packages from infiltrating your software supply chain.

Code

Infrastructure as code

Scans Terraform, CloudFormation & Kubernetes infrastructure-as-code for misconfigurations.

Code & Containers

Outdated Software

Checks if any frameworks & runtimes you are using are no longer maintained.

Containers

Container image scanning

Scans your container OS for packages with security issues.

Students get Aikido for free. Ship securely.

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Bring Aikido to your classroom

If you’re an educator or student leader, we’d love to partner with you.

Who can sign up for Aikido for Students?

Any currently enrolled student with a valid school-issued email address (e.g .edu, etc.).

What do I get with the student plan?

You get the full Aikido platform for free (worth €3,240/year). That includes:

  • SAST, SCA, CSPM, DAST, IaC scanning
  • Autofix (AI-powered remediation)
  • Real-time feedback in Git + IDE
  • Training modules and TL;DR guidance

Do I need a credit card to sign up?

Nope. No card required, no hidden fees. Just your school email.

Can I use Aikido for my class projects, portfolio, or hackathons?

Yes! Aikido is built for solo developers and student teams alike. You can use aikido to learn the ropes of software security and secure any personal or academic project.

What kind of security issues does Aikido detect?

From insecure dependencies and SQL injection to misconfigured cloud buckets and exposed secrets, Aikido catches the real-world issues that appear in production. You can view all supported scanners above on the page.

How is this different from other security platforms?

Most products are either too complex, too expensive, or too theoretical. Aikido is designed to be:

  • Easy to start (1-click Git connection)
  • Dev-friendly (context + TL;DR)
  • Full-stack (code → infra → runtime)
  • Actually helpful (Autofix, in-editor feedback, and noise reduction so you focus on what really matters)

What happens when I graduate?

You’ll keep your Aikido account. We’ll convert you to a forever-free individual plan, so you still get access to essential features even after school.

Can my school or professor partner with Aikido?

Yes! We offer custom access and onboarding for academic programs, cybersecurity courses, and university clubs. Professors can contact us to get started.

Still have questions?

Ping us via email at education@aikido.dev. We’re real humans and happy to help.

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