Bandit
7.2#4 in sast toolsFree planFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Skylos
7.0#6 in static application security testing softwareFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Bandit | Skylos |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The documentation links to the GitHub issue tracker and a Bandit Discord community. | The security page says vulnerability reports are acknowledged within 2 business days with an initial triage update within 5 business days, and that there is no paid bug bounty program. |
| What it does | Bandit parses Python files into abstract syntax trees, applies security-test plugins, and produces a report. | Skylos is an open-source static analysis tool that finds security regressions, secrets, dead code, quality issues, and mistakes introduced by AI. |
Bandit plans
- BanditFree
- FreeFree
Skylos plans
- FreeFree
- Starter credit pack$9, paid once
- Builder credit pack$39, paid once
- Team credit pack$129, paid once
- Scale credit pack$499, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 Skylos if…
Skylos suits developers and teams seeking local static analysis and CI checks. Its VS Code extension is described for Python teams already using Ruff, Pylint, or Mypy.