AppBreakup
Submit an app

Open source Socket alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 6 Socket alternatives we track are open source. Trivy and Semgrep rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Trivy logoTrivyOpen source—YesLinux, macOS, Windows3 of 357.5
2Semgrep logoSemgrepFree plan + paid$30 per contributor/month (Teams)YesWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 555.9
  1. Trivy logo

    1. TrivyTop pick

    Best for: DevOps and platform teams wanting a free, all-in-one scanner for images, IaC and Kubernetes in CI

    Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Socket

    Free open-source scanner for dependency CVEs and containers that you run yourself.

    Pros

    • Scans images, repos, filesystems, Kubernetes and IaC with one binary
    • Free and Apache-2.0 licensed with an active project
    • Generates SBOMs as well as vulnerability reports
    • Easy to drop into CI pipelines

    Cons

    • No hosted dashboard or team reporting without Aqua's paid platform
    • Does not open automatic fix pull requests like some SaaS tools
    • Command-line only, so less friendly for non-engineers
    Visit Trivy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Trivy a good Socket alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 4, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scan targets
    Containers, Kubernetes, code repos, clouds
    Checked Nov 4, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    SBOM generation
    Yes
    Checked Nov 4, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Semgrep logo

    2. Semgrep

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

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Socket

    Combines SAST with a supply chain product that checks reachability of vulnerable code.

    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 ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Semgrep a good Socket alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 10 contributors
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semgrep.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $30 per contributor/month (Teams)
    Checked Nov 8, 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 8, 2026semgrep.dev(opens source in a new tab)
    Secrets add-on
    $15 per contributor/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026semgrep.dev(opens source in a new tab)