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Brakeman vs Security Code Scan
Both stand on sast tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Brakeman focuses on security analysis for Rails code and offers multiple ways to install, report results, and automate scans. Its warnings need human judgment, and the faster mode trades some coverage for speed.
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Security Code Scan offers configurable static analysis for .NET projects, with options for editor and pipeline workflows. The maker recommends CI/CD for common use and warns that IDE installations can slow performance.
Visit Security Code ScanThe facts
| Brakeman | Security Code Scan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | brakemanscanner.org | security-code-scan.github.io |
| On sast tools | #9 of 26 | #13 of 26 |
Brakeman: what it does well
- Targets Rails-specific vulnerability patterns
- Offers five report formats
- Supports command-line and Ruby library use
- Integrates with GitHub Actions and Jenkins
What to know first
- Requires Ruby 3.2.0 or later
- False positives can occur
- --faster may miss vulnerabilities
Security Code Scan: what it does well
- Analyzes C# and VB.NET vulnerability patterns.
- Uses inter-procedural taint analysis.
- Supports GitHub and GitLab pipelines.
- Custom taint sources, sinks, and validators are configurable.
- Available as a NuGet package, extension, or runner.
What to know first
- Visual Studio extension or NuGet installation can slow the IDE.
- Audit mode can produce more warnings when enabled.
- Automated fixes are not available.
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