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# OpenText Static Application Security Testing vs Semgrep Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing** [

4.5/5(24)

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**Semgrep** [

4.6/5(56)

](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**
No pricing available

**Semgrep**
Free Trial

**Starting at $40.00** 1 contributor Per Month · Semgrep Code, Supply Chain, and Secrets Detection

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**
Not enough reviews yet

**Semgrep**
1 month

Based on 9 responses

Return on Investment

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**
Not enough reviews yet

**Semgrep**
10 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**
$$$$$

**Semgrep**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**
Not enough reviews yet

**Semgrep**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**
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Easy Integrations (1)
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Integrations (1)
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False Positives (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-static-application-security-testing/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1997517&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Semgrep**
[
Ease of Use (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1901393&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1902218&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Not User-Friendly (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301365&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2300785&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**
Not enough data

**Semgrep**
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Screenshots

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**
No screenshot available

**Semgrep**
 ![Semgrep screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1531170/image-_1_.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**

8.3

8.315

**Semgrep**

8.8

8.850

Ease of Use

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**

8.7

8.715

**Semgrep**

9.1

9.151

Ease of Setup

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**

8.3

8.39

**Semgrep**

9.4

9.438

Ease of Admin

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**

8.1

8.19

**Semgrep**

9.1

9.122

Quality of Support

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**

8.7

8.715

**Semgrep**

8.8

8.845

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**

8.5

8.59

**Semgrep**

9.6

9.622

Product Direction (% positive)

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing**

9.1

9.113

**Semgrep**

9.2

9.246

Features

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

13

8.4

22

Administration

API / Integrations

8.9

9

9.0(won by 0.1)

18

Extensibility

8.7(won by 0.5)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

17

Analysis

Real-Time Analytics

8.3

11

8.4(won by 0.1)

19

Issue Tracking

8.0

11

9.2(won by 1.2)

22

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Static Code Analysis

8.8

11

9.4(won by 0.6)

22

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Code Analysis

8.5

10

9.2(won by 0.7)

22

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Command-Line Tools

8.1

9

8.7(won by 0.6)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Compliance Testing

8.5(won by 0.8)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

17

Source-Code Scanning

7.0

9

7.5(won by 0.5)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Detection Rate

8.3(won by 0.2)

9

8.1

19

False Positives

6.2

11

7.3(won by 1.1)

21

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Manual Testing

6.9(won by default)

9

Feature Not Available

Test Automation

8.7(won by default)

10

Feature Not Available

Multi-Language Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

11

Additional Functionality

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanner[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.1

12

Performance

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

12

Detection Rate

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

False Positives

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

Automated Scans

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

10

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network

Compliance Testing

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

10

Perimeter Scanning

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

10

Configuration Monitoring

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

10

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application

Static Code Analysis

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

11

Black Box Testing

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

Manual Application Testing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

6

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

6

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Crawling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Composition Analysis[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.4

19

Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

Language Support

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

18

Integration

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

19

Transparency

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

18

Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

Remediation Suggestions

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

19

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

18

Thorough Detection

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

18

Secure Code Review[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.4

21

Documentation

Feedback

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

19

Prioritization

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

20

Remediation Suggestions

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

20

Security

False Positives

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

21

Custom Compliance

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

17

Agility

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

17

Static Code Analysis[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.7

10

Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

10

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

9

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

10

Show 5 feature categories with incomplete data

Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Code Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Characters and Avatars

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transformer Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Image & Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive and Co-Creative Systems

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Augmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Variation Autoencoder Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adversarial Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transfer Learning and Fine-tuning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation and Scenario Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Creative Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prompt Engineering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Foundation Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

API / Integrations

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Extensibility

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Analysis

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scan

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Manual Testing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Test Automation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Compliance Testing

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Black-Box Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Detection Rate

Not enough data

Not enough data

False Positives

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI AppSec Assistants[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance - AI AppSec Assistants

Remediation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Vulnerability Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accuracy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration - AI AppSec Assistants

Stack Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Codebase Contextual Awareness

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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OpenText Static Application Security Testing

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

28.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

47.6%

[![Semgrep](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1e7a6e6a67aa276a2da4cfd90e817e9f/semgrep.svg "Semgrep")](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews)

Semgrep

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

45.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

28.6%

10.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.8%

43.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

47.6%

45.5%

Reviewers' Industry

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OpenText Static Application Security Testing

Financial Services

23.8%

Banking

19.0%

Information Technology and Services

14.3%

Computer Software

14.3%

Computer & Network Security

9.5%

Other

19.0%

[![Semgrep](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1e7a6e6a67aa276a2da4cfd90e817e9f/semgrep.svg "Semgrep")](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews)
Semgrep

Information Technology and Services

23.6%

Computer Software

20.0%

Financial Services

16.4%

Computer & Network Security

5.5%

Semiconductors

5.5%

Other

29.1%

FAQs

## OpenText Static Application... vs Semgrep FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between OpenText Static Application... vs Semgrep?

Semgrep stands out for its higher Ease of Setup and Ease of Use scores, while OpenText Static Application... is noted for its broad language support and integrations.

| [OpenText Static Application...](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-static-application-security-testing/reviews) | [Semgrep](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (24 reviews) | 4.6/5 (56 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 8.3 | 9.4 |
| 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Wide range of programming language support and integrations | Ease of Use (16 all-time mentions), Custom Rules (9 all-time mentions), Scanning Efficiency (12 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of OpenText Static Application... and Semgrep compare?

Semgrep is rated as the stronger value on price and cost satisfaction, with reviewers expressing higher satisfaction compared to OpenText Static Application....

- **OpenText Static Application...:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that the price is high and note cost as a trade-off for its broad language support and integrations.
- **Semgrep:** Reviewers consistently highlight good value, ease of adoption, and cost-effectiveness, with positive sentiment around its pricing and flexibility.

### What are the best alternatives to OpenText Static Application... and Semgrep?

The top 3 alternatives to OpenText Static Application... and Semgrep are SonarQube, Black Duck Coverity Static, and Snyk.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OpenText Static Application...](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-static-application-security-testing/reviews) | 4.5/5 (24 reviews) | — | High price noted as a trade-off | Wide language support and integrations |
| [Semgrep](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews) | 4.6/5 (56 reviews) | — | Good value and cost-effectiveness | Ease of use, custom rules, scanning efficiency |
| [SonarQube](https://www.g2.com/products/sonarqube/reviews) | 4.4/5 (155 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Code quality and static analysis |
| [Black Duck Coverity Static](https://www.g2.com/products/black-duck-coverity-static/reviews) | 4.3/5 (65 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive vulnerability detection |
| [Snyk](https://www.g2.com/products/snyk/reviews) | 4.5/5 (135 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Developer-friendly security and integrations |

### Which Static Application Security Testing (SAST) features should I prioritize when comparing OpenText Static Application... and Semgrep?

Buyers should prioritize language support, integration capabilities, ease of setup, custom rule flexibility, and scanning efficiency when comparing OpenText Static Application... and Semgrep.

- **Language Support:** OpenText Static Application... is frequently cited for supporting 34+ languages; Semgrep is praised for broad language coverage in recent reviews.
- **Integration Capabilities:** OpenText Static Application... is noted for integrations with CI/CD and IDEs; Semgrep has 9 all-time mentions for integrations and 9 for easy integrations, with frequent Git and GitHub integration mentions.
- **Ease of Setup:** Semgrep scores 9.4, OpenText Static Application... scores 8.3.
- **Custom Rule Flexibility:** Semgrep has 9 all-time mentions for custom rules and is praised for its flexible rule engine.
- **Scanning Efficiency:** Semgrep has 12 all-time mentions for scanning efficiency and is noted for fast scans; OpenText Static Application... is cited for real-time scanning and performance in CI/CD pipelines.

### What are the pros and cons of OpenText Static Application... vs Semgrep?

Semgrep's headline strength is ease of use and custom rule flexibility, while OpenText Static Application... is recognized for broad language support and integrations.

- **OpenText Static Application... strengths:** Wide range of programming language support, ability to generate FPR files from CI/CD pipelines, externalization of scans for performance, integration with major IDEs and CI/CD tools, detailed vulnerability reports.
- **OpenText Static Application... trade-offs:** Reviewers note slow performance on large codebases, higher price, and recurring false positives.
- **Semgrep strengths:** Ease of use (16 all-time mentions), flexible and customizable rule engine (9 all-time mentions), scanning efficiency (12 all-time mentions), fast and actionable feedback, low false positive rate, strong integration with Git and CI/CD, AI-powered explanations, and broad language support.
- **Semgrep trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention a learning curve for custom rule syntax, operational overhead at scale, and limited context for complex vulnerabilities.

### Is OpenText Static Application... or Semgrep better for small businesses?

Semgrep is better suited for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting ease of setup and adoption.

- **OpenText Static Application...:** No data available for small-business segment share; reviewers note setup complexity and higher cost as trade-offs.
- **Semgrep:** No data available for small-business segment share; reviewers consistently highlight straightforward setup, ease of use, and value for smaller teams.

### Which Static Application Security Testing (SAST) platform has better integrations?

Semgrep is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader third-party tool support.

- **OpenText Static Application...:** Reviewers mention integrations with CI/CD pipelines and major IDEs in recent reviews.
- **Semgrep:** Git (11 all-time mentions), GitHub (10 all-time mentions), Bitbucket (1 all-time mention); reviewers frequently highlight easy integration with CI/CD and code repositories.

### How do OpenText Static Application... and Semgrep compare on customer support?

Semgrep and OpenText Static Application... are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.8 and 8.7 respectively.

- **OpenText Static Application...:** Reviewers describe support as good, with detailed documentation and training, but note occasional troubleshooting challenges.
- **Semgrep:** Reviewers report responsive support and helpful onboarding, with some noting the need for more robust documentation and occasional operational overhead.

### Which is easier to implement, OpenText Static Application... or Semgrep?

Semgrep is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a score of 9.4 versus OpenText Static Application...'s 8.3.

- **OpenText Static Application...:** Reviewers note setup can be complex, especially for large codebases or advanced integrations, but appreciate detailed documentation and training resources.
- **Semgrep:** Reviewers consistently highlight straightforward setup, fast onboarding, and minimal configuration required for initial use.

### Which product has better False Positives?

Semgrep is favored for lower false positives, with reviewers consistently citing a low false positive rate and actionable findings.

- **OpenText Static Application...:** False Positives are a recurring trade-off in reviews, with several reviewers noting the need to manage or ignore false positives; all-time mention count is 1.
- **Semgrep:** Reviewers frequently highlight a low false positive rate, with multiple recent reviews praising accuracy and minimal noise; no all-time count is supplied, but the theme is consistent in recent sentiment.

Alternatives

**OpenText Static Application Security Testing Alternatives**

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SonarQube
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 ![Checkmarx](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ee46b61b130757d24b7633fe98e00fb6/checkmarx.svg "Checkmarx")

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GitHub
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**Semgrep Alternatives**

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## OpenText Static Application Security Testing vs Semgrep

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Semgrep easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Semgrep overall.

- Reviewers felt that Semgrep meets the needs of their business better than OpenText Static Application Security Testing.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Semgrep is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Semgrep over OpenText Static Application Security Testing.