Semgrep

AI-assisted AppSec scanning for developer workflows

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Secure Code Reviewcode securityAI SAST
Secure Code Reviewcode security

Best for

Developers shipping secure reviewed code

Pricing

Free tier available

Free plan

Available

SoftFinders Score

8.8 / 10

Overview

What is Semgrep?

Semgrep is an application security platform for developers and security teams that need fast code scanning, AI-assisted SAST, software supply chain protection, and customizable rules in development workflows. It can scan source code, enforce secure coding standards, and help teams identify actionable findings closer to commits. Its strength is developer-friendly AppSec that balances speed, rule flexibility, and security depth with practical developer security governance.

It fits teams that want security checks inside CI, pull requests, and developer workflows without waiting for heavyweight review cycles. Buyers should review language coverage, rule maintenance, SCA needs, and platform pricing before standardizing. Semgrep is stronger for code-focused security than secrets-only tools; compare it with Snyk, Checkmarx, and Aikido when broader AppSec governance is required inside repositories, pipelines, and security review workflows consistently.

KEY FEATURES

What you get out of the box

AI SAST

Finds actionable issues in source code signals

Custom Rules

Lets teams encode secure coding policies signals

Dependency Reachability

Prioritizes vulnerable dependencies by actual usage planning

Malware Protection

Protects projects from suspicious package behavior signals

CI Integration

Runs security checks inside development pipelines signals

Developer Guidance

Surfaces findings where engineers can act signals

USE CASES

Where teams put it to work

Secure Code Review
Custom Rule Enforcement
AI Generated Code
Dependency Risk Prioritization
CI Security Gates
Developer Security Training

Editorial Take

What we like, and what to verify

What we like
  • Fast scanning suits developer workflows process
  • Custom rules support precise security policies
  • Open source core aids adoption flexibility
What to verify
  • Rule maintenance requires security expertise signals
  • Enterprise features require platform investment signals
  • False positives still need triage ownership

FAQ

Quick answers

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