G2 Vendor Directory

Socket vs. Aqua Security

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

MetricSocket

by Socket

Aqua Security

by Aqua Security Software Ltd

Overall rating4.74.2
Review count1057
Ease of use9.18.8
Ease of setup9.28.7
Quality of support9.28.3
Meets requirements9.48.4
NPS8045.614035
Small Business22.2%5.3%
Mid-Market44.4%38.6%
Enterprise33.3%56.1%
Total page views464656
Total LLM citations2,8802,976

Socket

Socket is the leading developer-first security platform that protects modern applications from malicious and vulnerable open source dependencies. By combining real-time package monitoring with AI-powered code analysis, Socket detects and blocks supply chain attacks within minutes of publication. With advanced reachability analysis, automated remediation, and license compliance features, Socket enables teams to focus on building software, while we keep their open source code secure.

Pros

  • Security
  • Open Source
  • Risk Management
  • Comprehensive Security
  • Detection Efficiency
  • Visibility

Aqua Security

Aqua Security sees and stops attacks across the entire cloud native application lifecycle in a single, integrated platform. From software supply chain security for developers to cloud security and runtime protection for security teams, Aqua helps customers reduce risk while building the future of their businesses. The Aqua Platform is the industry’s most comprehensive Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP). Founded in 2015, Aqua is headquartered in Boston, MA and Ramat Gan, IL with Fortune 1000 customers in over 40 countries.

Pros

  • Security
  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Detection
  • Vulnerability Identification
  • Comprehensive Security