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Snyk alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Snyk: free plan has tight monthly test limits, such as 100 code tests, and team plan caps at 10 developers before enterprise pricing. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Snyk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Semgrep currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Semgrep logoSemgrepFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +14 of 466.5
  1. Semgrep logo

    1. SemgrepTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want fast CI scans and easy-to-write custom rules

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Snyk

    Open-source scanner core with easy custom rules and a free tier for small teams.

    Pros

    • Rules are written in code-like patterns that are easy to read
    • Open-source CLI runs anywhere, including locally
    • Free edition covers small teams on the hosted platform
    • SAST, dependency and secrets scanning in one product

    Cons

    • Cross-file analysis and Pro rules need the commercial engine
    • Free edition is capped at 10 contributors
    • Paid products are billed separately per contributor
    Visit Semgrep Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Semgrep a good Snyk alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 10 contributors
    Checked Nov 1, 2026semgrep.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $30 per contributor/month
    Checked Nov 1, 2026semgrep.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    LGPL-2.1
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    35+
    Checked Nov 1, 2026semgrep.dev(opens source in a new tab)

The best Snyk alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Semgrep logo

Best Snyk alternative for most people

Semgrep

Open-source scanner core with easy custom rules and a free tier for small teams.

SonarQube logo

Best Snyk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

SonarQube

Self-hostable and adds code quality checks next to security.

Semgrep logo

Best Snyk alternative for open source

Semgrep

Open-source scanner core with easy custom rules and a free tier for small teams.

SonarQube logo

Best Snyk alternative for self-hosting

SonarQube

Self-hostable and adds code quality checks next to security.

CodeQL logo

Best Snyk alternative for Mac

CodeQL

Deeper code analysis built into GitHub, free for public repositories.

Semgrep logo

Best Snyk alternative for Windows

Semgrep

Open-source scanner core with easy custom rules and a free tier for small teams.

Semgrep logo

Best Snyk alternative for Linux

Semgrep

Open-source scanner core with easy custom rules and a free tier for small teams.

Semgrep logo

Best Snyk alternative for working in the browser

Semgrep

Open-source scanner core with easy custom rules and a free tier for small teams.

Snyk alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Snyk?

Semgrep ranks first right now. Open-source scanner core with easy custom rules and a free tier for small teams. SonarQube and CodeQL follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Snyk?

Yes. Semgrep (free plan + paid), SonarQube (free plan + paid) and CodeQL (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Snyk?

Yes: Semgrep and SonarQube. SonarQube can also be self-hosted.

Which Snyk alternatives work on Linux?

Semgrep and CodeQL run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Snyk?

The complaints we hear most: free plan has tight monthly test limits, such as 100 code tests; team plan caps at 10 developers before enterprise pricing; hosted service only, no self-managed edition on standard plans.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Snyk, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.