gosec
7.2#6 in static analysis toolsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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OpenGrep
7.3#3 in static application security testing softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | gosec | OpenGrep |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository states that gosec is licensed under Apache License 2.0. | The repository identifies OpenGrep as a fork of Semgrep under the LGPL 2.1 license. |
| Purpose | gosec inspects Go source code for security problems by scanning its AST and SSA code representation. | OpenGrep is an open-source static code analysis engine for finding security issues and searching code patterns. |
gosec plans
- gosecFree
OpenGrep plans
- OpenGrepFree
Pick gosec if…
gosec is for Go developers and teams who want source-code security checks in local workflows or CI. It also suits teams that need configurable rules and machine-readable reports.
Pick OpenGrep if…
OpenGrep suits developers and organizations looking for a free static analysis engine they can run in their own environment. Existing Semgrep rule users can apply those rules without changes.