Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,512 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
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Snyk maintains its leading position in AI-powered code security mentions, frequently recommended for real-time scanning and vulnerability detection. However, the landscape is shifting, with rapidly gaining ground and specialized tools like and becoming the go-to recommendations for complex, multi-step vulnerability analysis.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The consistent leader, recommended for real-time scanning and securing AI-generated code. | 58% | |
| 2 | Frequently cited for its integrated Copilot reviews and deep analysis with CodeQL. | 42% | |
| 3 | A fast-rising contender, now the top recommendation for scanning LLM library usage. | 33% | |
| 4 | Dominant choice for AI-powered pull request reviews and solo developer workflows. | 29% | |
| 5 | Lost its early-window momentum, dropping from a top security recommendation. | 29% | |
| 6 | A stable presence, often cited as a mature, enterprise-grade analysis platform. | 28% | |
| 7 | A strong contender for pull request reviews and solo developer assistance. | 21% | |
| 8 | Remains a consistent recommendation for enterprise SAST and real-time scanning. | 21% | |
| 9 | A niche winner, consistently named best for detecting complex, multi-step vulnerabilities. | 16% | |
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | 13% | ||
| 13 | 13% | ||
| 14 | 12% | ||
| 15 | 12% | ||
| 16 | 12% | ||
| 17 | Prominent new entrant, quickly became a top choice for agentic AI SAST. | 8% | |
| 18 | 7% | ||
| 19 | 7% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 6% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
aikido.dev is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 44% of analyzed answers.
“A general 'AI-powered' security tool” → “A specialized platform with features like 'DeepCode AI' for LLM library scanning”
Rose from #13 to #3 overall, becoming the dominant choice for securing LLM libraries since late 2025.
Dropped significantly from #2 to #13, losing its early lead in prompts about security and SAST tools.
Emerged from being unmentioned to a top-ranked tool by early 2026 for its agentic AI SAST capabilities.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57% | 39% | ||
| 40% | 29% | ||
| 32% | 35% | ||
| 34% | 17% | ||
| 17% | 26% |
The two models disagree most about CodeQL (ChatGPT #4, Google #20) and SonarQube (ChatGPT #7, Google #16).
Snyk maintains its leading position in AI-powered code security mentions, frequently recommended for real-time scanning and vulnerability detection. However, the landscape is shifting, with Semgrep rapidly gaining ground and specialized tools like Arnica and ZeroPath becoming the go-to recommendations for complex, multi-step vulnerability analysis.
Across 2,512 AI responses, Snyk is mentioned most, named in 58% of them, followed by GitHub (42%) and Semgrep (33%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,512 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Snyk consistently leads responses to this prompt. While
Aikido was a strong early contender, its share of mentions has decreased since late 2025, with brands like
GitHub,
CodeRabbit AI, and
Semgrep gaining prominence in early 2026.
Brands mentioned
What’s the strongest AI code reviewer for security issues?
Snyk consistently leads responses to this prompt. While
Aikido was a strong early contender, its share of mentions has decreased since late 2025, with brands like
GitHub,
, and gaining prominence in early 2026.
Early answers favored established players like Snyk and . By early 2026, a clear shift occurred, with AI assistants increasingly recommending specialized tools like , , and for this advanced use case.
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