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Veracode vs Semgrep

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Veracode

Software

Application risk management platform for finding and fixing software vulnerabilities.

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Semgrep

Software

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: Veracode no public pricing; customers must request a demo and custom quote.; Semgrep free tier caps out at 10 contributors and 10 repositories.
  • They diverge on capability: Veracode covers Static analysis (SAST), Semgrep covers Static code scanning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Veracode and Semgrep actually diverge.

Attributes where Veracode and Semgrep differ
AttributeVeracodeSemgrep
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
Platformsweb, apiweb, api, linux, mac, windows

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

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 Veracode

  • Static analysis (SAST)
  • Dynamic analysis (DAST)
  • Software composition analysis
  • AI-driven code remediation
  • Container security
  • Risk Manager (ASPM)

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.

Veracode

  • Scanning applications for vulnerabilities across the SDLCnot Semgrep
  • Automating remediation of flagged security flaws with AInot Semgrep
  • Securing containerized workloads before deploymentnot Semgrep
  • Running penetration tests as a managed servicenot Semgrep
  • Enforcing security policy governance across many applicationsnot Semgrep

Semgrep

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

Where each one falls short

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

Veracode

  • No public pricing; customers must request a demo and custom quote.
  • Full platform capability spans many modules, which can require significant onboarding.
  • Package Firewall and PTaaS are separate add-ons rather than included by default.
  • Primarily built for enterprise scale, less suited to small individual projects.

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

Veracode

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Veracode 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 Veracode if

  • You need static analysis (sast).
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want dynamic analysis (dast).
Veracode 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 Veracode or Semgrep better?
Neither clearly leads. Veracode 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, Veracode or Semgrep?
Semgrep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Veracode and Free for Semgrep.
Does Veracode or Semgrep run on more platforms?
Veracode runs on web, api. 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. Veracode starts at On request.
What is Veracode best used for?
Veracode is most often used for scanning applications for vulnerabilities across the sdlc, automating remediation of flagged security flaws with ai, securing containerized workloads before deployment, running penetration tests as a managed service. Of those, scanning applications for vulnerabilities across the sdlc and automating remediation of flagged security flaws with ai are not what Semgrep is typically brought in for.
What can Veracode do that Semgrep cannot?
Veracode covers Static analysis (SAST), Dynamic analysis (DAST), Software composition analysis, AI-driven code remediation. Semgrep covers Static code scanning, Supply chain scanning, Secrets detection, Cross-file analysis.

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.

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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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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.

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Semgrep: Is there special pricing for startups?

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

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