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Vendor Comparison

Snyk Code vs Semgrep: comparing SAST philosophies in 2026

How Snyk Code's closed-source AI engine and Semgrep's open-rule transparency model compare on detection, rule customization, and enterprise integration.

May 14, 20267 min read
Vendor Comparison

Semgrep Cloud vs GitHub CodeQL: comparing SAST engines in 2026

How Semgrep Cloud and CodeQL compare on rule authoring, language coverage, performance, and pull request ergonomics for static analysis programs.

May 13, 20267 min read
Tools

Semgrep Supply Chain: April 2026 Update Reviewed

Semgrep's April 2026 release added dedicated advisory pages, dependency path data in SBOM exports, a Guardian Supply Chain hook, and Maven/Gradle scanning without lockfiles.

May 2, 20267 min read
Application Security

CodeQL vs Semgrep: A 2026 Buyer Comparison

A practical head-to-head between CodeQL and Semgrep in 2026: query power, performance, rule authoring, and where each tool earns its place in a modern SAST program.

Feb 20, 20265 min read
Tools

Semgrep Community Fall 2025: Native Windows and 3x Multicore

Semgrep's Fall 2025 Community Edition ships native Windows binaries, a memory-efficient multicore engine, and up to 3x scan speedups. We benchmarked it.

Oct 30, 20256 min read
Security

Working With the Semgrep API: Pulling Findings and Automating Scans

The Semgrep API lets you list deployments, pull findings, and manage projects and tokens programmatically. Here is how authentication works and how to use it well.

Sep 30, 20255 min read
AppSec

SAST Scanners: How They Work and Which One to Use

SAST scanners read your source code to find vulnerabilities without running it. Here is how the main open-source and commercial options compare in practice.

Jul 2, 20257 min read
DevSecOps

Python Code Analysis: Tools and Techniques for Secure Code

How static and dynamic Python code analysis catches security bugs before they ship, from Bandit and Semgrep to dependency scanning and taint tracking.

Apr 9, 20255 min read
Security

The Semgrep Logo and What Semgrep Actually Does

Looking for the Semgrep logo often means you are evaluating Semgrep the tool. Here is what the brand mark represents and how the static analysis engine works.

Apr 9, 20256 min read
AppSec

Free SAST Tools: The Best Open Source Scanners to Start With

The best free SAST tools include Semgrep, CodeQL, Bandit, and gosec. Here is what each one is good at and how to assemble a no-cost static analysis stack that actually catches bugs.

Feb 20, 20256 min read
DevSecOps

Semgrep vs CodeQL: SAST Comparison

Compare Semgrep and CodeQL on rule authoring, language coverage, taint analysis, scan time, IDE integration, and pricing to choose the right SAST engine in 2024.

Jul 8, 20245 min read
Tool Comparisons

Semgrep vs CodeQL: Static Analysis for Security Teams

A deep comparison of Semgrep and CodeQL for static application security testing, covering rule writing, performance, language support, and practical deployment considerations.

Feb 18, 20246 min read

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