# Semgrep vs Snyk Comparison

| | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 55 | 132 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (46.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $40.00 1 contributor Per Month | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Semgrep

Pros:
- Ease of Use (16 reviews)
- Features (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Not User-Friendly (7 reviews)
- Limited Features (6 reviews)

### Snyk

Pros:
- Easy Integrations (5 reviews)
- Vulnerability Detection (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)
- False Positives (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (50 reviews) | 8.8 (95 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (37 reviews) | 9.1 (58 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (51 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 8.7 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Semgrep

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Semgrep Code, Supply Chain, and Secrets Detection

Price: Starting at $40.00 1 contributor Per Month

Description: Extensible AppSec for growing teams. Choose from Code (SAST), Supply Chain (SCA), and Secrets Detection to eliminate noise out of the box, streamline developer workflows, and give security teams full visibility.

Key Features:
- Choose from SAST, SCA, and Secrets Detection
- Pro Rules and cross-file analysis
- AI Assistant

[Learn more about Semgrep](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Snyk

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: FREE - Limited Tests, Unlimited Developers

Price: Free

Description: For individual developers and small teams looking to secure while they build. Unlimited Developers.

Key Features:
- 200 Open Source tests per month
- 100 Container tests per month
- 300 IaC tests per month

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/snyk/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | 8.4/10 | 22 |
| **Snyk** | 7.8/10 | 25 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 9.4 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (18 reviews) | 
| **Manual Testing** | Feature Not Available | 6.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Testing** | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 6.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | 7.3 (21 reviews) | 6.4 (17 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | N/A | N/A |
| **Snyk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **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 | 

### Container Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | N/A | N/A |
| **Snyk** | 7.5/10 | 32 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **Secrets Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Image Assurance** | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Behavior Monitoring** | Not enough data | 6.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Image Scanning** | Not enough data | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Runtime Protection** | Not enough data | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | 7.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | 8.1/10 | 12 |
| **Snyk** | 8.1/10 | 43 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 6.7 (32 reviews) | 
| **Automated Scans** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 

#### Network

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 

#### Application

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **Black Box Testing** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | 8.4/10 | 18 |
| **Snyk** | 8.4/10 | 37 |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Transparency** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (31 reviews) | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Thorough Detection** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.2 (32 reviews) | 

### Secure Code Review

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | 8.4/10 | 21 |
| **Snyk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Documentation

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **False Positives** | 7.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Compliance** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Agility** | 8.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Software Supply Chain Security Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | N/A | N/A |
| **Snyk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tampering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malicious Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Risks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tracking

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bill of Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | N/A | N/A |
| **Snyk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attestation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management - Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Static Code Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | 7.7/10 | 10 |
| **Snyk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI AppSec Assistants

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | N/A | N/A |
| **Snyk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance - AI AppSec Assistants

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Semgrep** | N/A | N/A |
| **Snyk** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

| Feature | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (4):** [AI AppSec Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-appsec-assistants), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-application-security-testing-sast), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner)

**Unique to Semgrep (4):** [Static Code Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-code-analysis), [Secure Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-review), [Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/interactive-application-security-testing-iast), [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast)

**Unique to Snyk (3):** [Software Supply Chain Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-supply-chain-security-tools), [Container Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-security-tools), [Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-bill-of-materials-sbom)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Semgrep | Snyk | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.1% | 35.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.6% | 45.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 46.3% | 19.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Semgrep

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.1%
- **Computer Software:** 20.4%
- **Financial Services:** 16.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6%
- **Semiconductors:** 5.6%
- **Manufacturing:** 5.6%
- **Insurance:** 3.7%
- **International Affairs:** 1.9%
- **Information Services:** 1.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 13.0%

#### Snyk

- **Computer Software:** 22.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.4%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.1%
- **Banking:** 3.1%
- **Education Management:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 2.3%
- **Retail:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 24.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Semgrep

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## Top Discussions

### Semgrep

No discussions available for this product.

### Snyk

- Title: [What is Snyk scanning?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-snyk-scanning) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Codebase and open source libraries"
- Title: [Is Snyk a SaaS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-snyk-a-saas) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [How good is Snyk?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-snyk) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "very.

it's basically like dependabot, but more fleshed out"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/semgrep-vs-snyk)