Sopa ensures each pull request matches what product requested by validating code against the ticket before merge. Aikido is a developer-friendly security platform that scans code, cloud infrastructure, and dependencies for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance risks. Many teams use both: Sopa for requirement alignment, Aikido for security coverage.
| Feature | Sopa | Aikido |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Validate PR code against product ticket requirements before merge. | Detect and fix vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues. |
| When you use it | During PR review—right before merging. | Continuously in CI/CD and cloud environments to monitor for risks. |
| What it analyzes | PR diff + product ticket context (e.g., Jira). | Code, dependencies, cloud infra, and configurations against vulnerability databases. |
| Output | Review comments and a pass/fail verdict based on acceptance criteria. | Security reports, severity levels, and recommended fixes for vulnerabilities. |
| Main benefit | Prevents requirement-related bugs from reaching QA/production. | Keeps products secure and compliant by monitoring code and infrastructure. |
| Integrations | GitHub + Jira (Linear, Asana, Trello coming soon). | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform. |
| Best for | CTOs, CPOs, PMs, Tech Leads needing product–engineering alignment at PR time. | DevSecOps teams and developers looking to integrate security into the workflow. |
Sopa ensures the code you merge is exactly what product asked for. Aikido protects your code and infrastructure from vulnerabilities and compliance risks. Use both: Sopa for alignment, Aikido for security and governance.
