Socket
Software supply chain security solutions
Software composition analysis tools
DevSecOps software
Software bill of materials (SBOM) software
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What is Socket
Socket is a software supply chain security product focused on identifying and preventing risks introduced through open-source packages and developer dependencies. It is used by application security and engineering teams to detect suspicious package behavior, dependency confusion/typosquatting risks, and other indicators of malicious or risky components across common ecosystems. The product typically integrates into developer workflows (such as pull requests and CI) to surface findings early and support remediation actions. It also supports dependency and SBOM-related use cases by helping teams understand what third-party components are present and which ones pose supply chain risk.
Strong malicious package detection
Socket emphasizes detection of suspicious or malicious open-source packages beyond standard vulnerability (CVE) matching. It analyzes package metadata and behaviors/signals that can indicate supply chain attacks (for example, typosquatting patterns or unexpected install scripts). This focus can complement traditional SCA approaches that primarily prioritize known vulnerabilities.
Developer workflow integrations
Socket is designed to fit into common engineering workflows where dependency changes occur, such as pull requests and CI pipelines. This helps teams catch risky dependency additions before they reach production. Earlier feedback can reduce rework compared with post-release discovery.
Supply chain risk visibility
The product provides visibility into dependency risk drivers (not only severity scores), helping teams prioritize remediation based on supply chain threat indicators. This can be useful for organizations that need to manage third-party risk across many repositories. It supports governance use cases where teams want consistent policies for dependency intake.
Not a full AppSec suite
Socket’s core value centers on open-source dependency and supply chain risk, rather than covering the full breadth of application security testing. Organizations looking for a single platform that also includes broad native capabilities such as full SAST/DAST, API testing, or runtime protection may need additional tools. This can increase tooling complexity for teams seeking consolidation.
SBOM depth may vary
While Socket supports dependency inventory and SBOM-related workflows, dedicated SBOM platforms may provide deeper capabilities such as multi-format generation across build systems, advanced SBOM lifecycle management, and downstream distribution/attestation features. Teams with strict compliance requirements may need to validate supported formats and automation coverage. SBOM needs often vary significantly by language ecosystem and build tooling.
Ecosystem coverage constraints
Supply chain analysis quality depends on the language ecosystems and package registries supported, and coverage can be uneven across less common stacks. Organizations with polyglot environments should confirm support for their specific package managers and CI/CD systems. Some advanced detections may also require tuning to align with internal policies and reduce noise.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per month, per developer | Unlimited developers & repos; 1,000 scans per month; 3 members, 1 repository label; Detect 70+ risk types (malware, vulnerabilities, license, etc.); Block malicious dependencies automatically; AI analysis. |
| Team | $25 per month, per developer (monthly) — Save 20% with yearly plan | All Free features, plus: 5,000 scans per month; 10 members, 3 repository labels; precomputed reachability analysis (reduces CVE false positives); priority scoring; Slack alerts. |
| Business | $50 per month, per developer (monthly) — Save 20% with yearly plan | All Team features, plus: Unlimited members & repository labels; Unlimited scans & API quota; Compliance integrations (e.g. Vanta); SBOM import/export; SSO/SAML & webhook automation; Scan GitHub Actions and AI models. |
| Enterprise | Custom (contact sales) | Full application function-level reachability; Integrations for GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, and self-hosted repos; SCIM provisioning, audit logs, IP restrictions; Private Slack channel, migration help, named account manager; “Request trial” CTA. |
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Socket, Inc.
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https://socket.dev/
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