SafeDep Platform

SafeDep Platform is a software-supply-chain security service for teams that need to stop risky packages before installation and govern dependencies across development. It suits organizations using several package ecosystems, AI coding agents, and pull-request workflows. Its strongest case is centralized prevention and visibility; smaller teams should weigh the endpoint and scan allowances against their scope.

Overview

SafeDep combines pre-install protection with software-composition analysis, SBOM generation, CI/CD checks, and organization-wide policy. Its PMG component checks a package against threat intelligence and policy before post-install scripts run, addressing a particularly dangerous point in the dependency lifecycle. The platform also analyzes which dependencies are actually used, rather than limiting review to declared manifests.

For modern development teams, the AI-agent coverage is notable. Its MCP server checks packages requested by agents and attributes each request to the originating agent, with support named for Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. Central inventory can include coding agents, MCP servers, command-line tools, skills, scope, and version, giving security teams a way to see tooling that conventional dependency lists may miss.

Key features

Dependency and release controls

SafeDep scans npm, PyPI, Maven, Go, Ruby, Rust, and PHP packages, as well as Docker and OCI images. It works with CycloneDX and SPDX SBOMs, GitHub repositories, and GitLab projects. The GitHub App checks pull requests for malware, vulnerabilities, and license issues and can make those checks required before merging. Policy as code, centralized rules, organization-level findings, audit trails, and compliance reports turn individual scan results into enforceable release controls.

Integrations and tooling

The supported stack identifies GitHub Actions, GitLab, Docker, Cursor, Claude, Windsurf, npm, PyPI, Go, Maven, RubyGems, Cargo, NuGet, OpenAI, and Gemini. Protection, continuous pull-request and CI scanning, inventory, and findings are described as unlimited; on-demand scans are quota-based, with extra package scans costing $0.50 each. That split favors teams whose main workload is continuous pipeline protection rather than frequent ad hoc investigations.

Vet, PMG, xBom, and Gryph are free open-source tools that can be used without a SafeDep account. They use the Apache-2.0 license and have no telemetry, which is useful for teams wanting standalone components or a lower-commitment way to adopt parts of the workflow.

Pricing

The 30-day trial requires no credit card and automatically moves to Free when it ends. Free gives up history, endpoints, on-demand quotas, and support compared with Team; Enterprise adds governance and integration capabilities rather than a published fixed price. Extra package scans are $0.50 each, so high-volume manual review can increase spend beyond the Team subscription.

Platforms

SafeDep is offered through an API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted deployments, and the web. That range suits engineering organizations mixing hosted services with command-line or self-managed environments.

Who it's for

Choose SafeDep when you need package-install blocking, dependency usage analysis, SBOMs, required pull-request gates, and a single policy and reporting layer across multiple ecosystems. It is especially suitable for organizations monitoring AI-assisted development or needing inventory beyond conventional libraries. The Free plan can cover a small footprint; Team is more practical when three endpoints and seven days of history are restrictive; Enterprise is aimed at regulated or centrally administered environments.

Pros and cons

• Pro: PMG evaluates packages before post-install scripts execute, targeting a high-risk installation stage.
• Pro: AI-agent request attribution and MCP checks extend oversight to agent-driven package use.
• Pro: Broad ecosystem, image, SBOM, GitHub, and GitLab coverage supports mixed stacks.
• Pro: Unlimited protection and continuous PR/CI scanning avoid a simple scan-count ceiling for routine pipeline use.
• Con: Free is limited to three endpoints and seven days of findings history, which is restrictive for growing organizations.
• Con: Team's 50 package and 125 repository on-demand scans are finite, with additional package scans charged separately.
• Con: Enterprise capabilities require custom pricing, making budgeting less predictable.

Alternatives

Browse the Software Supply Chain Security Software category for more options.

• ActiveState Platform is a better fit when Windows support and public-project access on a free organization plan matter.
• Sonatype Nexus Repository suits teams seeking a repository manager with a free Community Edition, full ecosystem support, and CI/CD integration.
• Wisec is worth choosing for a free tier with three projects, 1,000 builds per month, 30 days of history, and a monthly PDF certificate.
• DevGuard is another freemium software-supply-chain option.
• GUAC fits teams wanting a free MIT-licensed open-source project, provided Docker, Docker Compose, and jq setup is acceptable.
• StepSecurity is preferable when unlimited public repositories and GitHub-hosted runners are the priority.
• Chainloop suits self-hosters wanting a free open-source Community Edition without a UI or curated policy library.
• Sigstore is the simpler choice for a free service for developers and software providers.

Verdict

SafeDep Platform is a strong choice for teams that want prevention before installation, enforceable dependency policy, and visibility spanning packages, pipelines, repositories, and AI agents. Start with Free for up to three endpoints or use the 30-day trial to assess Team's quotas; move to Enterprise when SSO, RBAC, managed rollout, custom retention, or SIEM and EDR integration are essential. Look elsewhere if you need a predictable enterprise price, a repository-first product, or a broader free allowance for endpoints and manual scans.