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NetDocuments vs Semgrep

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NetDocuments

Legal

Cloud document management for law firms

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Semgrep

Cybersecurity

Open-source static analysis tool for finding security bugs and enforcing code standards.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Semgrep has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: NetDocuments quote-only pricing per user with no published rates; Semgrep free tier caps out at 10 contributors and 10 repositories.
  • They diverge on capability: NetDocuments covers Matter-centric filing, Semgrep covers Static code scanning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NetDocuments and Semgrep actually diverge.

Attributes where NetDocuments and Semgrep differ
AttributeNetDocumentsSemgrep
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Cloudweb, api, linux, mac, windows
CategoryLegalCybersecurity

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in NetDocuments

  • Matter-centric filing
  • Ethical walls
  • Email management
  • Version control
  • Search
  • Retention

Only in Semgrep

  • Static code scanning
  • Supply chain scanning
  • Secrets detection
  • Cross-file analysis
  • AI-powered triage and remediation
  • CI/CD integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

NetDocuments

  • Firms needing enforceable ethical walls rather than folder permissionsnot Semgrep
  • Capturing email into the matter record instead of individual inboxesnot Semgrep
  • Moving document management off on-premise serversnot Semgrep

Semgrep

  • Scanning code for security vulnerabilities in CI/CDnot NetDocuments
  • Detecting vulnerable open-source dependenciesnot NetDocuments
  • Finding hardcoded secrets before code shipsnot NetDocuments
  • Enforcing custom code standards with rule setsnot NetDocuments
  • Prioritizing findings with AI-assisted triagenot NetDocuments

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

NetDocuments

  • Quote-only pricing per user with no published rates
  • Migrating an existing document store is a substantial project, and legacy metadata rarely survives cleanly
  • Aimed at mid-size and large firms; solo practices find it heavier than needed
  • Adoption depends on fee earners filing correctly, and habits are the hard part

Semgrep

  • Free tier caps out at 10 contributors and 10 repositories.
  • Secrets scanning is priced as a separate module ($15/contributor) from Code and Supply Chain.
  • Self-managed repositories and custom CI/CD require the Enterprise tier.
  • AI credits are limited per tier and additional usage requires upgrading.

Pricing, plan by plan

NetDocuments

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the NetDocuments review.

Semgrep

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 10 contributors
    • Code and Supply Chain scanning
    • 60 AI credits total
  • Teams$30/month
    • Code, Supply Chain, or Secrets scanning per contributor
    • Pro rules
    • AI-powered triage and remediation
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • On-prem support
    • Custom CI/CD
    • 50 AI credits per developer/month

Which should you pick?

Choose NetDocuments if

  • You need matter-centric filing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want ethical walls.
NetDocuments review

Choose Semgrep if

  • You need static code scanning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api, linux, mac, windows.
  • You also want supply chain scanning.
Semgrep review

Questions people ask

Is NetDocuments or Semgrep better?
Neither clearly leads. NetDocuments starts at On request and Semgrep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NetDocuments or Semgrep?
Semgrep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for NetDocuments and Free for Semgrep.
Does NetDocuments or Semgrep run on more platforms?
NetDocuments runs on Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Cloud. Semgrep runs on web, api, linux, mac, windows.
Can I use Semgrep for free?
Yes. Semgrep has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NetDocuments starts at On request.
What is NetDocuments best used for?
NetDocuments is most often used for firms needing enforceable ethical walls rather than folder permissions, capturing email into the matter record instead of individual inboxes, moving document management off on-premise servers. Of those, firms needing enforceable ethical walls rather than folder permissions and capturing email into the matter record instead of individual inboxes are not what Semgrep is typically brought in for.
What can NetDocuments do that Semgrep cannot?
NetDocuments covers Matter-centric filing, Ethical walls, Email management, Version control. Semgrep covers Static code scanning, Supply chain scanning, Secrets detection, Cross-file analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NetDocuments: What does NetDocuments cost?

It quotes per user and does not publish rates.

Semgrep: What does Semgrep cost?

The Free edition covers up to 10 contributors; Teams starts at $30/contributor/month for Code scanning (Supply Chain also $30, Secrets $15); Enterprise is custom-priced.

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NetDocuments: Why not just use SharePoint or Dropbox?

Neither expresses matter-centric security or ethical walls in an auditable way, which is a professional obligation rather than a preference in legal practice.

Semgrep: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Free edition supports up to 10 contributors and 10 repositories with Code and Supply Chain scanning plus 60 AI credits total.

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NetDocuments: Does it handle email?

Yes, capturing correspondence into the matter record, which is where most legal email otherwise fails to land.

Semgrep: How is usage metered?

Pricing is per contributor, defined as someone who made at least one commit to a scanned private repository in the past 90 days.

Source
Semgrep: Is there special pricing for startups?

Yes, Semgrep offers special startup pricing upon request for early-stage companies.

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