Bandit
7.2#4 in sast toolsFree planFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Microsoft DevSkim
6.4#11 in static application security testing softwareFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Bandit | Microsoft DevSkim |
|---|---|---|
| License | The project is distributed under the Apache License 2.0. | DevSkim is licensed under the MIT License. |
| Purpose | Bandit scans Python code to find common security issues by building an AST and running plugins against its nodes. | DevSkim provides IDE plugins, language analyzers, and rules for security linting and static source-code analysis. |
| Security reporting | The security policy directs vulnerability reports to GitHub's private vulnerability reporting and asks reporters to inform Tidelift security. | The project asks users to report vulnerabilities privately to Microsoft's Security Response Center rather than through public GitHub issues. |
| Support | The documentation links to the GitHub issue tracker and a Bandit Discord community. | Support is limited to GitHub issues and the project wiki resources listed in its support policy. |
Bandit plans
- BanditFree
- FreeFree
Microsoft DevSkim plans
- DevSkimFree
Pick Bandit if…
Bandit suits Python developers and teams looking for source-code security linting that can be used in editors, pre-commit hooks, or CI workflows. It may also suit teams that want to set aside known findings with a JSON baseline.
Pick Microsoft DevSkim if…
DevSkim suits developers and teams who want source-code security analysis in IDEs, command-line workflows, or other tools. Its custom rules and library may be useful where teams need to adapt or embed analysis.