Best code security and static analysis tools
Tools that scan source code for vulnerabilities, bugs and risky dependencies before it ships, from open-source engines to hosted platforms.
4 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All code security and static analysis tools
- Alternatives to Semgrep
Fast static analysis tool with rules written to look like the code they match.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to CodeQL
GitHub's semantic code analysis engine that finds vulnerabilities by querying code.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to SonarQube
Code quality and security analysis platform, available as a cloud service or self-hosted.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Snyk
Developer security platform that scans code, dependencies, containers and IaC.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
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Common questions
What are the best code security and static analysis tools?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading code security and static analysis tools right now are Semgrep, CodeQL, SonarQube and Snyk.
Are there free code security and static analysis tools?
Yes. Semgrep (free plan + paid), CodeQL (free plan + paid), SonarQube (free plan + paid) and Snyk (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 4 free or freemium apps we track.
Which code security and static analysis tools are open source?
Semgrep and SonarQube.