Cybersecurity · head to head
Socket vs TeamCity
Socket
Cybersecurity
Supply chain security platform detecting and blocking malicious dependencies
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
TeamCity
Software Development
JetBrains continuous integration and delivery server
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Socket team plan requires minimum 5-developer commitment, expensive for small teams; TeamCity detailed pricing requires visiting a calculator and isn't transparent on the main pricing page.
- They diverge on capability: Socket covers Malware detection, TeamCity covers Build Chains.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Socket and TeamCity 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 Socket
- Malware detection
- Automatic blocking
- AI behavior analysis
- Reachability analysis
- Slack integration
- SBOM support
- SAML SSO
- GitHub Actions scanning
Only in TeamCity
- Build Chains
- Parallel Test Execution
- VCS Integration
- Build History & Analytics
- Docker & Kubernetes Support
- Access Control
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Socket
- Blocking zero-day malware attacks in JavaScript dependenciesnot TeamCity
- Managing CVE false positives with precomputed reachability analysisnot TeamCity
- Securing Python and Go supply chains at scalenot TeamCity
- Automating compliance requirements for regulated industriesnot TeamCity
- Real-time threat notifications via Slack integrationnot TeamCity
TeamCity
- Running build and test pipelines for enterprise software teamsnot Socket
- Self-hosting CI/CD infrastructure behind a firewallnot Socket
- Coordinating multi-stage build chains with dependenciesnot Socket
- Scaling build capacity with additional agentsnot Socket
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Socket
- Team plan requires minimum 5-developer commitment, expensive for small teams
- Business plan $50/dev/month becomes costly for teams exceeding 20 members
- Enterprise pricing requires custom consultation with no transparent pricing
- Free plan limited to individual developers without team collaboration
- Reachability analysis improvement (90% false positive reduction) only on Enterprise
TeamCity
- Detailed pricing requires visiting a calculator and isn't transparent on the main pricing page.
- Self-hosted setup and agent management require more operational overhead than fully managed CI/CD services.
- Additional build agents and users are priced incrementally, which can add up for larger teams.
- The UI and configuration model have a steeper learning curve compared to YAML-first CI tools.
Pricing, plan by plan
Socket
Free- FreeFree
- For individual developers
- Detects 70+ risk types
- Blocks malicious dependencies automatically
- Team$25/month
- Per developer on minimum 5 developers
- Precomputed reachability analysis cuts 60% false positives
- Slack alerts for threats
- Business$50/month
- Per developer on minimum 20 developers
- All Team features
- Compliance integrations with Vanta
- Enterprise$undefined/custom
- Function-level reachability eliminates up to 90% irrelevant CVEs
- Multi-repository system support
- Named account manager
TeamCity
Free- Free TierFree
- Includes 3 build agents
- 100 build configurations
- On-premises or Cloud
- TeamCity Cloud / On-Premises$undefined/month
- Priced per additional build agent
- Additional users on Cloud plans
- Enterprise support options
Which should you pick?
Choose Socket if
- You need malware detection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, CLI, GitHub.
- You also want automatic blocking.
Choose TeamCity if
- You need build chains.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, windows, mac, linux, api.
- You also want parallel test execution.
Questions people ask
- Is Socket or TeamCity better?
- Neither clearly leads. Socket starts at Free and TeamCity at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Socket or TeamCity?
- Socket starts at Free and TeamCity at Free.
- Does Socket or TeamCity run on more platforms?
- Socket runs on Web, CLI, GitHub. TeamCity runs on web, windows, mac, linux, api.
- Can I use Socket for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Socket best used for?
- Socket is most often used for blocking zero-day malware attacks in javascript dependencies, managing cve false positives with precomputed reachability analysis, securing python and go supply chains at scale, automating compliance requirements for regulated industries. Of those, blocking zero-day malware attacks in javascript dependencies and managing cve false positives with precomputed reachability analysis are not what TeamCity is typically brought in for.
- What can Socket do that TeamCity cannot?
- Socket covers Malware detection, Automatic blocking, AI behavior analysis, Reachability analysis. TeamCity covers Build Chains, Parallel Test Execution, VCS Integration, Build History & Analytics.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Socket: How many zero-day attacks does Socket detect?
Socket detects over 100 zero-day attacks weekly across JavaScript, Python, and Go ecosystems.
SourceTeamCity: How much does TeamCity cost?
TeamCity offers a free download option but specific pricing for commercial use is not detailed on the website. Customers must contact JetBrains for licensing and pricing information.
SourceSocket: What is precomputed reachability analysis?
Socket's precomputed reachability analysis cuts CVE false positives by 60% automatically on Team plans, and up to 90% on Enterprise plans through function-level analysis.
SourceTeamCity: Is TeamCity free to use?
TeamCity has a free option available for download, but full pricing and licensing details require contacting JetBrains directly.
SourceSocket: Is there a discount for annual billing?
Yes. Socket offers a 20% discount for annual commitments across all subscription tiers.
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