AquilaX for vibe-security basics. Securie for vibe-security + auto-fix + attestation.
AquilaX is a direct vibe-security competitor. Honest comparison: AquilaX has good vibe-coder positioning; Securie's specialist depth + closed-loop attestation chain differ.
AquilaX is a legitimate competitor in the vibe-security space. Honest comparison: both target AI-built apps; Securie's structural differences are the closed-loop attestation chain + 22-specialist fleet + sandbox-verified prove-don't-flag invariant.
Why people leave AquilaX
- AquilaX positioning leans on AI-features + scanning; light on auto-fix workflow
- No DSSE attestation chain
- Less specialist depth on Supabase RLS + .claude/ credential leaks
Where AquilaX actually breaks down
Lighter auto-fix workflow
Example: AquilaX positions on detection + AI-features; one-tap auto-fix PR is less central to the product.
Impact: Engineering velocity tax remains higher.
No DSSE attestation chain
Example: AquilaX doesn't ship the in-toto v1 + Sigstore rekor evidence chain.
Impact: Auditor-evidence requires separate tooling.
Less Supabase / .claude/ specialist depth
Example: Securie's specialist fleet specifically targets the April 2026 wave bug classes.
Impact: Some AI-built-app bug classes uncovered.
Why Securie instead
Auto-fix PR + attestation chain
Every Securie finding ships with one-tap fix + DSSE-signed attestation.
Specialist fleet depth
20 detectors + RedTeam verifier + OffensiveSwarm orchestrator covering AI-built-app patterns.
Sandbox-verified prove-don't-flag
Firecracker microVM verification on every High+ finding.
Feature matrix — AquilaX vs Securie
| Area | AquilaX | Securie |
|---|---|---|
| AI-built-app focus | Yes (their core) | Yes (the launch focus) |
| Auto-fix PR | Limited | Yes — one-tap GitHub Suggested Changes |
| DSSE attestation chain | No | Yes |
| Sandbox-verified prove-don't-flag | Limited | Yes — Firecracker microVM |
| Supabase RLS specialist | Yes | Yes — first-class |
| .claude/.cursor/.continue/ credential scanner | Limited | Yes — secret_scanner + secrets-lifecycle |
| Offensive swarm SKU | No | Yes — $15/run |
| EU AI Act AIBOM | Roadmap | Yes — CycloneDX 1.6 at launch |
The deeper tradeoff
AquilaX positions as an AI-features-heavy security platform — the marketing emphasises AI-driven analysis, ChatGPT-style query interfaces, and broad scanning coverage. The product is legitimate and serves teams that want a more chat-driven security workflow.
Securie's structural differences are three: the closed-loop prove → patch → attest chain (every finding includes a sandbox proof + auto-fix PR + DSSE attestation), the specialist fleet depth (20 detectors + RedTeam verifier + OffensiveSwarm targeting specific AI-built-app patterns), and the prove-don't-flag invariant (no finding ships unless reproduced in a Firecracker microVM).
For teams wanting closed-loop with auditor-defensible evidence, Securie's architecture is the fit. For teams comfortable with AquilaX's chat-driven workflow + their specific feature set, AquilaX earns its place.
Pricing
AquilaX pricing varies; Securie tier ladder $12-$299/mo with capped-envelope soft caps.
Migration path
- Install Securie GitHub App
- Verify Securie's specialist coverage exceeds AquilaX in your stack
- Sunset AquilaX or run parallel
Extended migration playbook
Step 1: Run parallel 2 weeks
What: Both scanners on the same repo set.
Why: Compare specialist coverage + FP rate + workflow.
Gotchas: Track each scanner's findings separately for honest comparison.
Step 2: Decide based on coverage gap
What: Which scanner caught bugs the other missed?
Why: Honest comparison data.
Gotchas: Sandbox-verified findings are not directly comparable to pattern-match findings — Securie's may show fewer, but all are reproducible.
Step 3: Install Securie if migrating
What: GitHub App + Vercel deploy-gate.
Why: Closed-loop coverage.
Gotchas: Configure branch protection.
Pick Securie if…
Closed-loop coverage with attestation chain.
Stay with AquilaX if…
If AquilaX's specific feature set covers your use case + your team is comfortable with their workflow.
Common questions during evaluation
Is AquilaX bad?
No — they're a legitimate competitor with a different architectural approach. The honest answer is: try both, pick what fits your workflow.
What's Securie's killer feature?
Sandbox-verified prove-don't-flag + DSSE attestation chain. Both are structural — neither AquilaX nor most competitors ship them.
Do you partner with AquilaX?
No. Direct competitors in the vibe-security space.
Can I run both?
Technically yes. Practically, the cost + workflow overhead of running both is rarely justified.
Verdict
AquilaX is a legitimate vibe-security competitor with chat-driven workflow + AI-features positioning. Securie's structural differences are the closed-loop chain + specialist fleet depth + sandbox-verified invariant. Try both 2 weeks; pick by coverage + workflow fit.