Bandit
7.2#4 in sast toolsFree planFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitBandit vs Security Code Scan
Security Code Scan
6.0#18 in sast toolsFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Bandit | Security Code Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official integration documentation lists VS Code, Sublime Text, Vim/Neovim, Emacs, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Ruff, and Flake8. | The site lists GitHub and GitLab pipeline support, plus MSBuild and a stand-alone runner for custom integrations. |
| License | The project is distributed under the Apache License 2.0. | The project repository identifies its license as LGPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | Bandit scans Python code to find common security issues by building an AST and running plugins against its nodes. | Security Code Scan is a static code analyzer for .NET that detects vulnerability patterns in C# and VB.NET. |
| Support | The documentation links to the GitHub issue tracker and a Bandit Discord community. | The maker provides a troubleshooting guide and directs users to project issues and contributions on GitHub. |
Bandit plans
- BanditFree
- FreeFree
Security Code Scan plans
- Security Code ScanFree
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 Security Code Scan if…
Security Code Scan suits .NET developers who want vulnerability-pattern analysis during coding or in CI/CD pipelines. Teams can also tailor taint analysis settings to project needs.