Akto Recognized as a High Performer in G2’s Fall 2024 Reports for API Security and DAST

And as if that wasn't awesome enough, we also earned the "Users Love Us" badge, which is extra special because it reflects real feedback from you—our incredible users.

This recognition feels both exciting and humbling. It’s great to see our hard work being appreciated, but it also reminds us that there’s always room to improve. So, let’s break down what this recognition means and what your feedback has highlighted.

What Does Being a High Performer Mean?

Being named a High Performer means that not only is Akto making a significant impact in the API security space, but our users have also rated us among the highest in terms of customer satisfaction. We're seeing substantial growth and adoption, and your positive feedback reflects the value we're delivering.

What’s remarkable is that we are ahead of most of our competitors in both the categories.

We’re grateful to everyone who shared their thoughts. Your insights help us stay focused on delivering what matters most—effective, simple API security.

G2 Grid® for API Security Tools

G2 Grid® for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software

Here’s a closer look at some of the feedback that helped us achieve this status:

1. Easy Setup and Integration

   "Akto integrates smoothly with AWS and Kubernetes. It’s quick and easy to get started, and the support team is always helpful when we need them." — SDET, Enterprise

   "The deployment time was literally less than 15 minutes. It’s a plug-and-play solution that got us started right away." — Security Engineer, Enterprise

   We designed Akto to be simple to integrate into your existing infrastructure, whether you’re working with AWS, Kubernetes, or other platforms. Your feedback shows that this ease of use is making a real difference.

   
   

2. Time-Saving Automation

   "Akto completed our API inventory and automated most of our security testing, which saved us hundreds of hours of manual effort." — Product Security Leader, Mid-Market

   "For a small team, it’s easy and quick to check the highest priority issues and remediate them." — G2 Reviewer, Mid-Market

   Akto’s automation is built to save time. You’ve told us how much it helps reduce manual work, whether that’s through automated testing or keeping your API inventory up to date.

   
   

3. Customizable Testing

   "The ability to create custom test cases was a game-changer for us. We could tailor Akto exactly to our needs." — DevSecOps Engineer, Small Business

   "Akto’s customizable rules help us find vulnerabilities and fine-tune the security tests to our specific requirements." — Security Engineer, Enterprise

   Every environment is different, so flexibility is key. We’re glad to hear that Akto’s customizability allows you to adapt the platform to fit your specific security needs.

   
   

4. Reliable Support

   "The support team is always responsive and helpful. They’ve made sure we get the most out of Akto." — Security Engineer, Enterprise

   "Whenever we hit a snag, the support team has been quick to resolve it." — SDET, Enterprise

   Our goal has always been to provide not just a tool, but a service that supports you along the way. Hearing that our support team is making an impact means a lot to us.

How Does G2 Define API Security and DAST?

• API Security focuses on protecting APIs from vulnerabilities and ensuring secure data transmission.

• DAST tools test applications in real-time, identifying vulnerabilities such as access control flaws and injection attacks during runtime.

Final Thoughts

We’re proud of this recognition, but it’s only the beginning. We’re committed to making Akto even more efficient and user-friendly, with a constant eye on helping you secure your APIs with ease. To all our users who shared feedback on G2, thank you for your trust and support; they drive us to keep innovating and improving every day. Thank you for being a part of our journey.