Snyk
Software supply chain security solutions
Container security tools
Software composition analysis tools
Static application security testing (SAST) software
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What is Snyk
Snyk is an application security platform focused on identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in open-source dependencies, container images, and infrastructure-as-code, with additional capabilities for code scanning. It is used by development, security, and DevOps teams to integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows. The product combines vulnerability detection with remediation guidance such as upgrade paths and pull/merge request fixes, and it supports policy and reporting for governance across projects.
Broad developer workflow integrations
Snyk integrates with common source code platforms, CI/CD systems, and package managers to scan projects where developers work. It supports IDE and CLI usage to shift detection earlier in the SDLC. These integrations make it practical to standardize scanning across multiple repositories and teams. The platform also supports automation patterns such as PR/MR checks and build gating.
Strong open-source dependency focus
Snyk’s core strength is software composition analysis for direct and transitive dependencies across multiple ecosystems. It provides vulnerability context and remediation options such as recommended upgrades and patching guidance. This helps teams prioritize fixes based on reachable or exploitable issues and dependency paths. It also supports continuous monitoring to detect newly disclosed issues affecting existing projects.
Multi-domain AppSec coverage
Beyond SCA, Snyk includes container image scanning, infrastructure-as-code scanning, and code scanning capabilities under one platform. This allows teams to consolidate several AppSec checks and reporting into a single program view. It supports SBOM-related workflows (generation/export depending on plan and integration) to help with compliance and supplier risk processes. Centralized policies and reporting help security teams govern developer-led scanning.
Noise and triage overhead
Like many vulnerability scanners, Snyk can generate findings that require tuning, suppression, and policy configuration to match an organization’s risk tolerance. Results may include issues that are difficult to remediate due to dependency constraints or legacy code. Teams often need processes for exception handling and ownership assignment to avoid backlog growth. Achieving high signal-to-noise typically requires ongoing configuration and governance.
Remediation depends on ecosystem
Automated fix suggestions and upgrade paths are not equally available for every language, framework, or dependency graph. Some vulnerabilities have no safe upgrade path, or upgrades introduce breaking changes that require engineering effort. Container and IaC findings may also require changes outside the application repo (base images, build pipelines, or cloud configuration). As a result, time-to-fix can vary significantly by stack and architecture.
Platform breadth increases complexity
Using Snyk across SCA, containers, IaC, and code scanning can introduce administrative complexity in permissions, policies, and reporting structures. Organizations may need to align multiple teams (AppSec, platform engineering, and developers) to define consistent workflows. Enterprise rollouts often require careful planning for repository onboarding, CI/CD performance impact, and governance. Costs and feature availability can vary by edition, which can affect standardization.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per contributing developer | Unlimited contributing developers, limited tests per product (Open Source: 200/mo, Code: 100/mo, Container: 100/mo, IaC: 300/mo). Join for free / Start free. |
| Team | Starting at $25 per contributing developer per month | Minimum of 5 contributing developers (up to 10). Team is billed monthly (1 month free with annual pricing). Products purchased separately. Test limits: Open Source: 1,000/mo; Code: up to 1,000/mo; Container: Unlimited; IaC: Unlimited. Includes Jira integration, open-source license compliance. |
| Ignite | $1,260 per contributing developer per year (Get started at $1,260/year/dev) | For organizations with <50 developers. Enterprise-grade features: includes SCA, SAST, IaC, Container, advanced analytics, risk prioritization, 10 DAST targets included, unlimited tests across products. Contact sales / book demo to purchase. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing – contact sales | Customizable for large organizations; includes advanced governance, analytics, SSO/SCIM, enhanced support, unlimited testing, SBOM generation & enrichment. Contact sales for quote. |
Notes: Snyk’s products can be purchased individually but must be on the same plan. Some features/add-ons (Snyk Learn Program Management, Snyk API & Web (DAST)) are sold separately. Test quotas and other feature differences per product are listed on Snyk's official Plans page.
Seller details
Snyk Limited
London, United Kingdom
2015
Private
https://snyk.io/
https://x.com/snyksec
https://www.linkedin.com/company/snyk/
