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Socket
Supply chain security platform detecting and blocking malicious dependencies
As of 29 August 2026, Socket has a free plan and paid plans start at $25/month. Socket is a developer-focused security platform that detects and blocks malicious packages in JavaScript, Python, and Go dependencies. Softwr lists it under Cybersecurity. Socket is available on Web, API.
Overview
What Socket does
Socket is a supply chain security platform designed for developers protecting applications from software dependency attacks. The platform detects over 100 zero-day attacks weekly and identifies 70+ risk types including malware, vulnerabilities, and license violations across JavaScript, Python, and Go dependencies. Socket analyzes behavioral patterns in packages to identify both known and emerging threats, blocking malicious dependencies automatically before they can be installed. The platform provides precomputed reachability analysis that cuts false positives by 60% automatically, eliminating the noise that slows down security teams. Team plans introduce Slack alerts for immediate threat notification and priority scoring to focus on the highest risks. Business and Enterprise plans add compliance integrations, SBOM import/export, SSO/SAML support, and GitHub Actions scanning. Enterprise plans include function-level reachability eliminating up to 90% of irrelevant CVEs and named account managers.
What people use it 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
- Real-time threat notifications via Slack integration
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Where it falls short
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- 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
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Pricing
What Socket costs
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Free
Free
- For individual developers
- Detects 70+ risk types
- Blocks malicious dependencies automatically
- AI analysis for hidden dependency behavior
Team
$25 /mo
- Per developer on minimum 5 developers
- Precomputed reachability analysis cuts 60% false positives
- Slack alerts for threats
- Priority scoring
- Automation for growing teams
Business
$50 /mo
- Per developer on minimum 20 developers
- All Team features
- Compliance integrations with Vanta
- SBOM import/export
- SSO/SAML support
- GitHub Actions and AI model scanning
Enterprise
On request
- Function-level reachability eliminates up to 90% irrelevant CVEs
- Multi-repository system support
- Named account manager
- Custom pricing and SLAs
Capabilities
Features
Malware detection
Detects 70+ risk types including malware and vulnerabilities
Automatic blocking
Blocks malicious dependencies before installation
AI behavior analysis
AI analysis for hidden dependency behavior and intent
Reachability analysis
Cuts CVE false positives by 60% automatically
Slack integration
Real-time threat alerts in Slack
SBOM support
Import and export software bill of materials
SAML SSO
Single sign-on for enterprise teams
GitHub Actions scanning
CI/CD integration for automated checking
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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How many zero-day attacks does Socket detect?
Socket detects over 100 zero-day attacks weekly across JavaScript, Python, and Go ecosystems.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceIs there a discount for annual billing?
Yes. Socket offers a 20% discount for annual commitments across all subscription tiers.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Socket
- Company
- Socket
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