Security & Cybersecurity · head to head
Semgrep vs Zoom

Semgrep
Security & Cybersecurity
Open-source static analysis tool for finding security bugs and enforcing code standards.
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Zoom
All industries
Video conferencing that's easy, reliable, and secure
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Semgrep free tier caps out at 10 contributors and 10 repositories.; Zoom cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
- They diverge on capability: Semgrep covers Static code scanning, Zoom covers HD video & audio.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Semgrep and Zoom actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Semgrep
- Static code scanning
- Supply chain scanning
- Secrets detection
- Cross-file analysis
- AI-powered triage and remediation
- CI/CD integration
Only in Zoom
- HD video & audio
- Screen sharing
- Recording & transcripts
- Virtual backgrounds
- Breakout rooms
- Polling & Q&A
- Chat
- Whiteboard
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Semgrep
- Scanning code for security vulnerabilities in CI/CDnot Zoom
- Detecting vulnerable open-source dependenciesnot Zoom
- Finding hardcoded secrets before code shipsnot Zoom
- Enforcing custom code standards with rule setsnot Zoom
- Prioritizing findings with AI-assisted triagenot Zoom
Zoom
- Team meetingsnot Semgrep
- Webinarsnot Semgrep
- Virtual eventsnot Semgrep
- Online trainingnot Semgrep
- Telehealthnot Semgrep
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
Zoom
- Cost creep from add-ons increases pricing from $14/user to $25+/user when including Phone and advanced features
- Feature set is overwhelming with complex navigation and too many options
- Limited analytics and coaching features compared to dedicated contact center platforms
- Call recording and admin oversight lack strict governance needed for regulated industries
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Zoom
Free- BasicFree
- 100 participants
- 40-minute group meetings
- Unlimited 1-on-1 meetings
- Pro$14.99/month
- 100 participants
- 30-hour group meetings
- Cloud recording (5GB)
- Business$19.99/month
- 300 participants
- Single sign-on
- Recording transcripts
- Enterprise$25/month
- 500 participants
- Advanced admin features
- Executive business review
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Zoom if
- You need hd video & audio.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want screen sharing.
Questions people ask
- Is Semgrep or Zoom better?
- Neither clearly leads. Semgrep starts at Free and Zoom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Semgrep or Zoom?
- Semgrep starts at Free and Zoom at Free.
- Does Semgrep or Zoom run on more platforms?
- Semgrep runs on web, api, linux, mac, windows. Zoom runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- Can I use Semgrep for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Semgrep best used for?
- Semgrep is most often used for scanning code for security vulnerabilities in ci/cd, detecting vulnerable open-source dependencies, finding hardcoded secrets before code ships, enforcing custom code standards with rule sets. Of those, scanning code for security vulnerabilities in ci/cd and detecting vulnerable open-source dependencies are not what Zoom is typically brought in for.
- What can Semgrep do that Zoom cannot?
- Semgrep covers Static code scanning, Supply chain scanning, Secrets detection, Cross-file analysis. Zoom covers HD video & audio, Screen sharing, Recording & transcripts, Virtual backgrounds.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceZoom: What are Zoom's main pricing tiers?
Zoom offers a free Basic plan with 40-minute limits for group meetings, Pro at $14.16/user/month, Business at $15.58/user/month with 300 participant capacity, and Enterprise with custom pricing. Additional costs apply for Phone ($10.50/user/month), Webinars, and Rooms.
SourceSemgrep: 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.
SourceZoom: What integrations does Zoom support?
Zoom integrates with Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Zendesk, and many other business applications, though integration depth varies by partner.
SourceSemgrep: 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.
SourceZoom: Can Zoom be used for webinars?
Yes, Zoom Webinars is available as a separate product starting at $66.67 per month, providing larger audience capabilities and specialized webinar features.
SourceSemgrep: Is there special pricing for startups?
Yes, Semgrep offers special startup pricing upon request for early-stage companies.
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