Best SAST Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: Snyk Open Source is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Semgrep Code and Flawfinder. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Semgrep Code. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Kiuwan Code Security at $4.08/mo.
Static application security testing tools help you examine code for security issues, so coverage and workflow fit are central points to compare. Check analysis targets and languages supported, then see how IDE support, CI/CD integration and pull request scans fit your development process. Automated fixes and custom security rules offer additional distinctions. Snyk Open Source, Semgrep Code and PVS-Studio head the ranking, with Black Duck Coverity and Veracode DAST among the next entries. The listed comparison also covers free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Use the order as a guide to the entries, and consider which languages, review points and integrations matter for the code you need to assess.
25 SAST tools ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Snyk Open Source Top pick · 7.4 Free plan · $25/mo
#2 Semgrep Code Runner-up · 7.3 Free plan · $30/mo
#3 Flawfinder Also great · 7.0 Free plan · Free
- Free plan apiLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Languages supported
- 16
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$25/mofirst paid tier About Snyk Open SourceVisit site - Free plan apiextensionLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Languages supported
- 35
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$30/mofirst paid tier About Semgrep CodeVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apiLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Analysis targets
- source code, bytecode, binaries
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 60 /user/mo
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1,000/mofirst paid tier About ZeroPathVisit site - LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Analysis targets
- source code, bytecode, binaries
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsLinux
- Analysis targets
- source code, binaries
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWebWindows
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code, binaries
- Pull request scans
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsLinux
- Analysis targets
- source code, bytecode, binaries
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code, bytecode, binaries
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSLinux
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Analysis targets
- source code
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Languages supported
- 14
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Free plan
- No
- Analysis targets
- source code
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 49 /user/mo
- Analysis targets
- source code
- Pull request scans
- Yes
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$4.08/mofirst paid tier About Kiuwan Code SecurityVisit site -
- Analysis targets
- source code
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Analysis targets
- source code and dependencies
- IDE support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which SAST tool is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Snyk Open Source is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.4. Semgrep Code is second and Flawfinder third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Kiuwan Code Security has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.08/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.