18.3
Semgrep Code is a static application security testing product that scans source code for vulnerabilities and helps developers fix them.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPIExtension
Best Static Application Security Testing Sast in 2026
Static application security testing tools examine source code for security weaknesses without executing the application. Teams can connect them to IDEs and CI/CD pipelines, scan pull requests, define custom rules and select deployment models. Compare the languages supported, integration options and deployment model before choosing.
28.2
MobSF is a mobile application security research platform for penetration testing, malware analysis and privacy analysis.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
37.5
GitHub CodeQL is a language and toolchain for analyzing code as data.
Free planWebExtensionLinux
- 4
gosec
gosec is a free security checker that scans Go source code for potential problems.
Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted7.2Free plan - 5
Horusec
Horusec is a static code analysis tool for finding security flaws during software development.
Free planWebAPIExtensionLinux6.6Free plan - 6
Xygeni
Xygeni is an application security platform for risks across the software supply chain.
Free planWebAPIExtensionLinux6.6Free plan - 7
NodeJsScan
NodeJsScan is a free, open-source static application security testing scanner for Node.js application source code.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.4Free plan - 8
Flawfinder
Flawfinder is a free tool for finding possible security weaknesses in C and C++ source code.
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.3Free plan - 9
Mend SAST
Mend SAST is a source-code security tool for finding vulnerabilities in code written by people or AI assistants and managing them in developer workflows.
WebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.3From $1,000 a year - 10
Joern
Joern analyzes source code, bytecode, and binary code to support vulnerability discovery and static program analysis research.
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.2 - 11
Bearer
Bearer is a free command-line static application security testing tool for scanning source code and tracing data flows for security and privacy risks.
Free planLinuxmacOS6.0Free plan - 12
Brakeman
Brakeman is a static analysis scanner for Ruby on Rails application code.
Free planLinuxSelf-hosted6.0Free plan - 13
CodeSonar
CodeSonar is a static application security testing tool for finding security and quality defects in source code and compiled binaries.
WebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows6.0 - 14
GitHub Secret Scanning
GitHub Secret Scanning detects exposed credentials so they can be addressed before they are exploited.
WebAPISelf-hosted5.9From $19 a month - 15
OpenText Fortify SAST
WebLinuxmacOSWindows5.3 - 16
Klocwork
WebLinuxWindows5.2 - 17
Snyk Code
Web5.0 - 185.0
- 19
Checkmarx SAST
WebLinuxWindows4.9 - 20
Find Security Bugs
LinuxmacOSWindows4.7 - 21
SecuSAST
LinuxmacOSWindows4.7 - 22
CodeThreat
Web4.6 - 234.3
- 244.3
Choosing well
Check where it runs
Products in this list run on Linux, the web, Windows, macOS, self-hosted setups or through APIs. Match the deployment model to your development setup and confirm Android support separately if you need a phone app.
Review free and paid access
A free plan is offered by items on this list; other pricing approaches are paid or freemium. Check what the free plan covers before committing.
Examples listed include CodeThreat at $39 per month, GitHub CodeQL at $30 per month and GitHub Secret Scanning at $19 per month. Check vendors for current terms.
Match your development workflow
Look at IDE support, CI/CD connections and pull-request checks side by side. Together, these capabilities indicate how a scanner can participate in code review and build work.
Compare code coverage controls
Check the languages supported, custom rules and deployment choices. These points help match a scanner to your codebase and security policies.
Consider code access
Open-source code is offered by items on this list. When reading or modifying a scanner matters, check its licence and project documentation.
Questions people ask
Can I start without paying?
Yes. A free plan is offered by items on this list. Freemium and paid pricing models also appear, so compare plan limits and paid terms.
Are free trials available?
A free trial is offered by items on this list. Check the individual product page for trial conditions and duration.
Which integrations should I compare?
Review IDE support, CI/CD connectivity and pull-request scanning. These capabilities indicate how a product can connect with coding and review workflows.
Can I run a scanner myself?
Self-hosting is among the deployment choices listed. Linux, web, Windows, macOS and API platforms are also represented; verify details for the product you choose.