Semgrep
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What is Semgrep
Semgrep is a static analysis and application security tool that scans source code and pull requests to identify insecure patterns, code quality issues, and policy violations. It is used by application security teams and developers to shift security checks earlier in the SDLC, typically via CI/CD and developer workflows. The product combines a pattern-based rule engine with a managed platform for findings management and workflow integrations, and it supports custom rules alongside curated rule packs.
Fast, developer-friendly scanning
Semgrep is designed to run quickly on code changes and can be used locally, in CI, or as part of pull request checks. Its pattern-based approach can reduce setup time compared with tools that require full project builds or complex configuration. This makes it practical for frequent scans in DevSecOps pipelines and for developer self-service use.
Custom rules and policies
Semgrep supports writing organization-specific rules to enforce secure coding standards and internal policies. Teams can tailor detections to their frameworks, coding conventions, and threat models rather than relying only on generic checks. This flexibility is useful when off-the-shelf rules produce gaps or do not match a company’s risk posture.
Integrations and workflow support
Semgrep integrates with common source control and CI systems to surface findings in developer workflows. The platform supports triage and collaboration features that help AppSec teams manage findings at scale. Compared with code-quality-focused analyzers, it places more emphasis on security use cases and security-oriented rule content.
Not a full DAST/IAST tool
Although it is often evaluated alongside broader application security suites, Semgrep’s core capability is static analysis of source code. It does not natively provide the same runtime coverage as DAST or IAST approaches that observe application behavior during execution. Organizations typically need additional tools for runtime testing, authenticated scanning, and environment-specific issues.
Rule tuning and noise risk
Pattern-based detection can generate false positives or miss issues when rules are not tuned to the codebase and frameworks in use. Teams may need ongoing effort to calibrate rule packs, add suppressions, and maintain custom rules as code evolves. Without governance, large repositories can accumulate findings that reduce developer trust in results.
Coverage varies by language
Language and framework support is not uniform across all ecosystems, and depth of analysis can differ by language. Some advanced vulnerability classes may require more semantic context than pattern matching provides, depending on the rule and language parser capabilities. Buyers should validate coverage against their specific tech stack and vulnerability requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Edition | Free (Open-source) | Community-driven security rules; community support; local CLI and DIY CI/CD scanning. (semgrep.dev: Pricing page) |
| Teams — Code (SAST) | $40 per contributor/month | Pro rules and Pro Engine; cross-file analysis; Semgrep Assistant (AI); SSO; award-winning support; up to 10 contributors free; choose per-product licensing. |
| Teams — Supply Chain (SCA) | $40 per contributor/month | Software Composition Analysis (lockfile & code scanning), reachability analysis, malicious dependency detection, SBOM generation, license compliance, dependency search; up to 10 contributors free. |
| Teams — Secrets Detection | $20 per contributor/month | Semantic secrets analysis, entropy analysis, secret validation, historical scanning (beta); up to 10 contributors free. |
| Enterprise | Custom / Contact sales | Everything in Teams plus dedicated account manager, tailored onboarding, volume pricing, roadmap visibility and influence, early access to features; custom pricing. |
Seller details
Semgrep, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2017
Private
https://semgrep.dev/
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