# Aikido Zen

Aikido Zen is a Runtime Application Self-Protection product by Aikido Security. It runs in the cloud. Pricing is commercial (contact sales).

Runtime application security library blocking zero-days & OWASP Top 10 attacks

Checked October 2026.

## What is Aikido Zen?

Aikido Zen is a runtime application security protection library that embeds directly into applications to detect and block attacks in real-time. The tool operates as an in-app security layer that monitors application behavior during execution and stops threats before they reach the database.

Zen provides protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL injection, NoSQL injection, command injection, and path traversal attacks. The embedded library analyzes incoming requests and data flows within the application context to identify malicious activity with reduced false positives compared to traditional WAF solutions.

The tool includes traffic filtering capabilities that allow blocking of known threat actors through CrowdSec integration, bot traffic, country-based restrictions, and Tor network access. Rate limiting can be configured at the user level rather than solely IP-based restrictions.

Installation requires a single npm or yarn command and one line of code integration. The library runs within the application runtime without external dependencies on Aikido servers, operating with minimal performance impact. No rule updates are required as the tool uses contextual analysis rather than signature-based detection.

Zen automatically discovers and documents APIs by analyzing inbound traffic, including undocumented endpoints. The tool integrates with Aikido's broader security platform to adjust vulnerability risk scores based on runtime exploitation attempts. Available for Node.js applications with support for multiple database types including MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.

Tags: Bot Protection, Node.js, OWASP, SQL Injection, Zero Day, WAF

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.
- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Application Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/application-security) · [Runtime Application Self-Protection](https://cybersectools.com/categories/rasp)
- Vendor: [Aikido Security](https://cybersectools.com/companies/aikido-security) (Claimed listing)
- Deployment: Cloud
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Commercial (contact sales)
- Features: 10 listed
- Integrations: 1 listed
- Website: aikido.dev

The full feature and integration lists are on the page for signed-in visitors.

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best Application Security Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-application-security-solutions).

## Aikido Zen FAQ

### What is Aikido Zen?

Aikido Zen is a product by Aikido Security in the Runtime Application Self-Protection category. It covers Bot Protection, Node.js and OWASP.

### What is the pricing for Aikido Zen?

Aikido Zen is a commercial product. For pricing, visit https://www.aikido.dev/protect/zen or contact Aikido Security.

### What are alternatives to Aikido Zen?

Alternatives to Aikido Zen listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Arcjet](https://cybersectools.com/tools/arcjet) - Developer-first security SDK for bot detection, rate limiting, and attack protection (Commercial)
2. [Monarx Threat Shield](https://cybersectools.com/tools/monarx-threat-shield) - Real-time web application firewall with runtime protection for PHP apps (Commercial)
3. [Raven Runtime Gatekeeper CI/CD Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/raven-runtime-application-protection) - Use runtime application intelligence to stop dangerous builds before production. (Commercial)
4. [Contrast ContrastProtect](https://cybersectools.com/tools/contrast-contrastprotect) - Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) for apps and APIs (Commercial)
5. [DoveRunner Mobile App Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/doverunner-mobile-app-security) - Runtime RASP platform securing Android & iOS apps with no-code deployment. (Commercial)

Compare all Aikido Zen alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aikido-zen](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aikido-zen)

### What deployment and organization size does Aikido Zen fit?

Aikido Zen is available as a cloud service. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. Pricing is commercial. Ask Aikido Security for pricing and support terms.

## Compare Aikido Zen with similar solutions

- [Aikido Zen vs Arcjet](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aikido-zen-vs-arcjet)
- [Aikido Zen vs Monarx Threat Shield](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aikido-zen-vs-monarx-threat-shield)
- [Aikido Zen vs Raven Runtime Gatekeeper CI/CD Security](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aikido-zen-vs-raven-runtime-application-protection)

All alternatives to Aikido Zen: [/alternatives/aikido-zen](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/aikido-zen)

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