Last updated March 25, 2026
Semgrep
Open SourceOpen-source static analysis with AI rules for finding bugs and security issues in code
Best for: Security-focused teams wanting fast open-source code scanning with AI-enhanced rules
Target Audience
Security engineers, DevSecOps
Overview
Semgrep is an open-source static analysis engine with AI-powered rules that scan code for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and anti-patterns with low false positive rates.
Key Features
Integrations
Pros
- Open-source engine
- Low false positives
- Custom rule writing
- Fast scanning
Cons
- Pro features need paid plan
- Rule writing has learning curve
- Less known than SonarQube
- Limited AI beyond rules
Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Starting Price
- Free (OSS) / Custom (Pro)
- Category
- Ai Debugging Review
Pricing Details
Open-source scanner free. Semgrep Code team features with custom pricing.
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