Embold
Peer code review software
Software development analytics tools
Static code analysis tools
Secure code review software
Static application security testing (SAST) software
DevSecOps software
DevOps software
Source code management software
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What is Embold
Embold is a static code analysis and SAST tool that scans source code to identify security vulnerabilities, code quality issues, and maintainability risks. It is used by development and security teams to review code changes and prioritize remediation based on issue severity and impact. The product focuses on actionable findings, developer-oriented reporting, and integration into CI/CD workflows to support DevSecOps practices.
Multi-dimensional code risk analysis
Embold analyzes code for security, reliability, and maintainability concerns in a single workflow. This helps teams correlate technical debt and defect patterns with security findings rather than treating them as separate tools and reports. It supports prioritization by highlighting higher-impact issues and hotspots in the codebase.
CI/CD and workflow integration
Embold is designed to run as part of automated pipelines so teams can detect issues earlier in the development lifecycle. It supports integration patterns commonly used in DevOps environments, enabling policy checks and gating on analysis results. This makes it practical for teams that want consistent scanning across repositories and branches.
Developer-facing reporting and guidance
The product provides dashboards and issue details intended to be consumable by engineers during peer review and remediation. Findings are typically categorized with context to help developers understand why an issue matters and where it occurs. This can reduce back-and-forth between security and engineering when triaging results.
Tuning required to manage noise
Like many SAST and static analysis tools, Embold can require configuration to reduce false positives and align severity with organizational risk. Without tuning, teams may experience alert fatigue and inconsistent enforcement across projects. Ongoing rule management and baseline handling can be needed as codebases evolve.
Not a full SCM platform
Despite fitting into source-control workflows, Embold is not a source code management system. Teams still need a separate repository hosting and code review platform for pull requests, permissions, and branch management. This adds integration and administration overhead compared with all-in-one DevOps suites.
Language and rule coverage varies
Static analysis effectiveness depends on supported languages, frameworks, and the depth of available rules. Some organizations may find gaps for niche stacks or require customization to match internal secure coding standards. Validation against your specific codebase is typically necessary before standardizing on it.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 per month | Cloud-hosted by Embold; Private repositories up to 20,000 LOC; Public repositories up to 1,000,000 LOC; 5 scans per day; 2 users; sign-up is free. cite |
| Premium | From €4.99 per month | Cloud-hosted; Private repositories up to 1,000,000 LOC; Public repositories up to 1,000,000 LOC; 60 scans per day; 50 users; option to purchase additional LOC. cite |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Self‑hosted or Cloud; custom/private/public LOC limits and user counts; unlimited scans and configurable backups — contact sales for licensing/pricing. cite |
Add-on (extra LOC) — listed on vendor site:
| LOC | Price |
|---|---|
| 50,000 | €4.99 |
| 100,000 | €8.99 |
| 250,000 | €59.99 |
| 500,000 | €119.99 |
| 1,000,000 | €239.99 |
(Values and plan names taken from Embold's official pages; Embold also now appears as part of BrowserStack and cloud sign-up is via BrowserStack Code Quality). cite
Seller details
Embold Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, India
2016
Private
https://embold.io/
https://x.com/emboldtech
https://www.linkedin.com/company/embold-technologies
