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Head-to-head · Static Application Security Testing Sast

Checkmarx SAST vs Snyk Code

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Checkmarx SAST #1 in Static Application Security Testing Sast 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Checkmarx
Snyk Code #2 in Static Application Security Testing Sast 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Snyk Code

Checkmarx SAST leads on 0 checks, Snyk Code on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCheckmarx SAST · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Snyk Code
  • Most featuresSnyk Code · 2 of 4

Checkmarx SAST scores higher on our rubric for static application security testing sast: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Checkmarx SAST is the better fit for enterprise teams needing broad SAST coverage. Snyk Code is the better fit for teams seeking SAST with a free entry tier.

  • Checkmarx SAST fits best

    Enterprise teams needing broad SAST coverage

  • Snyk Code fits best

    Teams seeking SAST with a free entry tier

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Side by side

Feature Checkmarx SAST 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Snyk Code 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #1 in Static Application Security Testing Sast #2 in Static Application Security Testing Sast
Best for Enterprise teams needing broad SAST coverage Teams seeking SAST with a free entry tier
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $25/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web
Support Docs, Tickets Tickets, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 40+ integrations 109+ integrations
Built for Enterprise, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Checkmarx SAST 0/4 · Snyk Code 2/4
IDE integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
CI/CD integration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom rules Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Pull request scanning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Languages supported Not checked yet 16 languages
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Analyzes source code and data flows without requiring compilation
  • Supports custom security queries, vulnerability triage, and fix guidance
  • Connects with major CI/CD services and IDEs, including GitHub and VS Code
  • Scans in supported IDEs, pull requests, CLI workflows and CI/CD pipelines
  • Offers contextual explanations, remediation advice and automated fixes
  • Free tier includes real-time scanning and IDE, CLI and source-manager integrations
Cons
  • Pricing requires a custom sales quote
  • Static analysis does not include software composition analysis
  • Hybrid deployment and query customization may exceed smaller teams' needs
  • Team plan charges $25 per contributing developer per month
  • Custom security rules and risk-based prioritization are listed on Ignite
  • Interfile analysis is available only for supported languages
Our verdict

Checkmarx SAST analyzes application source code for security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and business-logic flaws. It is aimed at enterprise and mid-market teams that need security analysis in development workflows, including teams…

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Snyk Code analyzes source code for security vulnerabilities and coding issues, then provides contextual explanations, remediation guidance and automated fixes. Its workflows span supported IDEs, source-control repositories, pull and merge…

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  1. Checkmarx SASTStatic Application Security Testing Sast 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Snyk CodeStatic Application Security Testing Sast 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Checkmarx SAST — where it wins

    • Analyzes source code and data flows without requiring compilation
    • Supports custom security queries, vulnerability triage, and fix guidance
    • Connects with major CI/CD services and IDEs, including GitHub and VS Code

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a custom sales quote
    • Static analysis does not include software composition analysis
    • Hybrid deployment and query customization may exceed smaller teams' needs

  • Snyk Code — where it wins

    • Scans in supported IDEs, pull requests, CLI workflows and CI/CD pipelines
    • Offers contextual explanations, remediation advice and automated fixes
    • Free tier includes real-time scanning and IDE, CLI and source-manager integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Team plan charges $25 per contributing developer per month
    • Custom security rules and risk-based prioritization are listed on Ignite
    • Interfile analysis is available only for supported languages

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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