G2 Vendor Directory

Akto API Security Platform vs. Contrast Security

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricAkto API Security Platform

by Akto.io

Contrast Security

by Contrast Security

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count5549
Ease of use8.88.8
Ease of setup8.98.1
Quality of support9.29.4
Meets requirements8.68.9
NPS66.66666763.265306
Small Business34.5%12.2%
Mid-Market43.6%20.4%
Enterprise21.8%67.3%
Total page views582432
Total LLM citations1,2951,448

Akto API Security Platform

Akto is a trusted platform for application security and product security teams to build an enterprise-grade API security program throughout their DevSecOps pipeline. Our industry-leading suite of — API discovery, API security posture management, sensitive data exposure, and API security testing solutions enables organizations to gain visibility in their API security posture. 1,000+ Application Security teams globally trust Akto for their API security needs. Akto use cases: 1. API Discovery 2. API Security Testing in CI/CD 3. API Security Posture Management 4.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Security
  • Automation Testing
  • API Testing
  • API Management
  • Features

Contrast Security

Contrast Security is the global leader in Application Detection and Response (ADR), empowering organizations to see and stop attacks on applications and APIs in real time. Contrast embeds patented threat sensors directly into the software, delivering unmatched visibility and protection. With continuous, real-time defense, Contrast uncovers hidden application layer risks that traditional solutions miss. Contrast’s powerful Runtime Security technology equips developers, AppSec teams and SecOps with one platform that proactively protects and defends applications and APIs against evolving threats.

Pros

  • Accuracy of Findings
  • Vulnerability Detection
  • Accuracy of Results
  • Automation
  • Real-time Monitoring
  • Customer Support