Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great tool for quick and easy API security testing"
4/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

Easy to set up and super helpful for finding API security issues fast. The UI is clean and the automated testing saves a ton of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

Some advanced features can be tricky to configure at first, and the documentation could be a bit more detailed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anudhyan D.
AD
Anudhyan D.
System Engineer
Writing and Editing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Akto: Guide to API security"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

As we know that 'Akto is our all-in-one API Security Platform'. It covers a lot of different security vulnerabilities.

The platform can handle large-scale API testing needs.

One of the best things about Akto is its ability to automate the process of detecting and protecting APIs from vulnerabilities in real time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

Free version provides limited functionality and access to limited number of APIs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful and Easy-to-Use API Security Tool"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

it super easy to find and fix API security issues before they become a problem. It's fast, smart right into your workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

Initial setup can be a bit tricky without guidance.

Occasional bugs during scans, but nothing major. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Verified User in Financial Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Make your API testing easier with Akto"
4/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

I liked the amount of usecases for testing the different set of API's is good and accurate test results made me impress and ease of integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

I didnt liked the UI and customization it offers and also the limited number of dynamic set of payloads. Support needs to be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Komori F.
KF
Komori F.
Científico investigador y co-fundador
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent application"
4/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

That allows automating tedious tasks and heavy workflows... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

Prices too high for self-taught or freelance workers... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lohith Gowda M.
LM
Lohith Gowda M.
Senior Security Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Seamless API Security: My Akto Experience"
5/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

Akto makes API security testing easy and effective. Custom test cases give us the flexibility to meet our specific needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

Akto is effective, but offering pricing options for the Indian market would improve accessibility and cater to users' needs in this region. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pallavi S.
PS
Pallavi S.
Security engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Akto review"
5/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

Helps in detecting potential vulnerabilities in our products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

The site goes down sometimes and takes time to bring it up Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Akto Team of Akto API Security Platform

Hi Pallavi,

Thanks for your review! We’re glad Akto helps with your vulnerability assessment. We are actively working to improve our platform's stability.

Best,

The Akto Team

Mohith P.
MP
Mohith P.
Senior Security Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best tool for automated security testing"
5/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

Easy to integrate ( jira, webhooks, email)

Easy to onboard with multiple traffic connectors and flexibility with major cloud providers

Best of all to capture traffic and create API inventory for future tests Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

More customizable plans would be better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Thangaraja V.
TV
Thangaraja V.
Security Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"API active testing"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

The most helpful aspect of AKTO Active Testing lies in its ability to continuously and proactively monitor API security in real time, ensuring that vulnerabilities are identified and addressed before they can be exploited. Unlike traditional, periodic security assessments, AKTO provides ongoing protection by automatically testing for a wide range of threats, such as broken access controls or injection attacks, without disrupting operations. The upside of using AKTO includes enhanced security through continuous detection and remediation, reduced manual effort due to its automation, and minimized risk of breaches. This real-time approach is particularly beneficial in environments with frequent API updates or complex microservices architectures, where the speed and automation AKTO offers can be a crucial safeguard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

Exposing sensitive data in the dasbord which need to masked Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Akto Team of Akto API Security Platform

Hello Thangaraja,

Thanks for your review! We're glad Akto is helping you secure your APIs in real time. We understand your concern about sensitive data showing on the dashboard, and we have a feature to help with that. To learn more about it, you can check out our https://docs.akto.io/api-inventory/how-to/redact-sensitive-data or feel free to reach out—we're here to help!

Best,

The Akto Team

Pippin W.
PW
Pippin W.
Security Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"We did not know we needed this until we tried it out."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Akto API Security Platform?

Akto takes their customers needs seriously and goes the extra mile to insure success. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Akto API Security Platform?

Nothing at present, but if I had a dream it would be to attempt to pull out some of our business logic and help build custom detections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.