Semgrep Code

Overview

Semgrep Code is a source-code security scanner for development teams that want vulnerability checks embedded in pull requests and CI. It suits teams that need both rule-based detection and analysis of harder-to-classify flaws; its strongest case is broad workflow coverage, while its repository and contributor caps make plan choice consequential.

Key features

Detection and triage

Semgrep combines deterministic SAST checks for familiar issues such as XSS and SQL injection with AI analysis aimed at complex flaws such as IDOR and business logic vulnerabilities. That mix can cover more than pattern matching alone, though teams should weigh AI processing against their code-handling requirements. Semgrep says Multimodal can reduce findings requiring triage by 20% on activation and improve as it learns from triage decisions; that is a stated potential, not a result every team should assume.

Support for 35+ languages and custom security rules gives teams room to scan varied codebases and express organization-specific checks. Pull-request, CI/CD, and pre-commit scanning put checks into several points of the development process, rather than limiting review to a separate security workflow.

Remediation and workflow

Findings in pull requests come with tailored, step-by-step remediation instructions, which can help developers act without handing every issue off to a separate security team. IDE extensions for VS Code and IntelliJ, plus Slack, email, and webhook notifications, extend that workflow. Integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jenkins, CircleCI, Azure, and Buildkite.

For local or fully CI-based scans, source code stays on the user's computer or CI environment. Opting into AI processing sends part of a file containing a finding to a model, a distinction security-conscious teams should account for before enabling it. Semgrep's trust portal describes a SOC 2 Type II report and a full-scope third-party penetration test covering the Semgrep AppSec Platform, including Code.

Pricing

The Free Edition costs nothing (billed Free) and includes Code and Supply Chain, up to 10 repositories, a maximum of 10 contributors, and 60 AI credits. Community-based support makes this a practical starting point for small projects, but the contributor and repository ceilings limit its fit for expanding teams.

Teams — Code costs $30 a month (billed $30/month/contributor). It includes Code (SAST), 20 AI credits per developer per month, and up to 500 private repositories. This is the paid fit for teams that need room beyond the free caps, but its per-contributor price makes headcount part of the cost decision. Teams support is described as award-winning.

Enterprise has custom pricing, no repository or contributor limit, 50 AI credits per developer per month, a dedicated account manager, and tailored onboarding. It is the natural choice for organizations that need uncapped scale and dedicated support; smaller teams may not need those provisions. The published paid-from figure is 15 /user/mo, while the Teams plan price is $30/month/contributor.

Semgrep offers cloud deployment, with local and CI-based scan options. Its platform coverage includes Linux, macOS, and Windows, as well as web, API, extension, and self-hosted access.

Who it's for

Semgrep Code is best suited to development and security teams that want configurable SAST across pull requests, CI, and IDE workflows, especially when they value guided remediation and detection spanning both known patterns and more complex flaws. The Free Edition suits a small contributor group evaluating or scanning a limited set of repositories. Teams fits broader private-repository use; Enterprise fits organizations whose scale or support needs exceed those caps.

Teams focused on source-code security should also note the broader platform capabilities: IaC and container scanning, policy as code, remediation workflows, SBOM management, and automated fixes.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Deterministic and AI-assisted detection addresses both established vulnerability patterns and complex flaws.
• Pros: Pull-request guidance, IDE extensions, and CI integrations bring findings closer to developer work.
• Pros: Free access includes both Code and Supply Chain, with 60 AI credits.
• Cons: Free use is capped at 10 repositories and 10 contributors, so growing teams must move plans.
• Cons: Teams costs $30/month/contributor, making the bill scale with team size.
• Cons: AI processing sends part of a file containing a finding to a model, which may not suit every code-handling policy.

Alternatives

Snyk Open Source is worth considering when the priority is open-source dependency analysis: its free plan covers five projects and access to Snyk Open Source (SCA), while Semgrep Code centers on source-code SAST.

PVS-Studio is an alternative for teams seeking a cross-platform static analyzer with a free trial; its Team plan is aimed at fewer than 10 developers and includes one supported platform.

MobSF is a free alternative with web, Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Joern is a free alternative for teams considering a Linux, macOS, or Windows option. NaiveSystems Analyze is a freemium alternative across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Bandit, Bearer, and Flawfinder are free alternatives; Bandit and Bearer list Linux and macOS, while Flawfinder lists Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Browse more options in SAST Tools, Static Application Security Testing Software, Secrets Scanning Software, Static Analysis Tools, DevSecOps Platforms, and C and C++ Static Analysis Tools.

Verdict

Choose Semgrep Code if your team wants configurable, multi-language SAST woven into pull requests and CI, with remediation guidance and an AI-assisted route to more complex findings. Its clearest drawback is the combination of contributor-based paid pricing and tight free-tier caps; teams with very small budgets or strict limits on sending finding-related code to a model should look elsewhere.