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Head-to-head · Ruby Static Analysis Tools

DeepSource vs Semgrep Assistant

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score DeepSource #5 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 6.0/10 Free plan · paid from $24/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit DeepSource
Semgrep Assistant #6 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 5.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Semgrep

DeepSource leads on 0 checks, Semgrep Assistant on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDeepSource · 6.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSemgrep Assistant · 2 of 6

DeepSource scores higher on our rubric for ruby static analysis tools: 6.0 against 5.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Semgrep Assistant offers security analysis; DeepSource doesn't publish it. Semgrep Assistant offers custom rules; DeepSource doesn't publish it.

DeepSource is the better fit for teams combining code review, security, and dependencies. Semgrep Assistant is the better fit for teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage.

  • DeepSource fits best

    Teams combining code review, security, and dependencies

  • Semgrep Assistant fits best

    Teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage

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Side by side

Feature DeepSource 6.0/10 Visit ↗ Semgrep Assistant 5.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.0 5.3
Ranking #5 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools #6 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools
Best for Teams combining code review, security, and dependencies Teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML SSO/SAML
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DeepSource 0/6 · Semgrep Assistant 2/6
Security analysis Not published ✓ (best)
Type checking Not published —
Automated fixes Not published Not published
Custom rules Not published ✓ (best)
Hosted option Not published Not published
Self-hosted option Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Static analysis, pull-request checks, and security coverage across 18 languages
  • Dependency reachability, secrets detection, IaC review, and license policies
  • GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, API, webhooks, and self-hosting
  • AI-assisted finding prioritization, triage, and remediation guidance
  • Custom analysis rules and AI-generated rules
  • CI/CD scanning with GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and other integrations
Cons
  • Secrets detection is limited to Team and Enterprise plans
  • Self-hosted deployment is available only with Enterprise
  • Advanced Team controls require paid per-user billing
  • Ruby-specific capabilities are less clear than Python support
  • Assistant works alongside Semgrep analysis, not as a standalone checker
  • Some plan features are split across separate Teams editions
Our verdict

DeepSource is a cloud code-review and application-security platform for developers and engineering teams, with Ruby support among 18 analyzed languages. It reviews commits and pull requests for code-quality issues, security…

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Semgrep Assistant is an AI feature in the Semgrep AppSec Platform for security and development teams handling code-security findings. It helps prioritize and triage findings, generate custom rules, and guide remediation in developer…

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  1. DeepSourceRuby Static Analysis Tools 6.0Free plan · paid from $24/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. Semgrep AssistantRuby Static Analysis Tools 5.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DeepSource — where it wins

    • Static analysis, pull-request checks, and security coverage across 18 languages
    • Dependency reachability, secrets detection, IaC review, and license policies
    • GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, API, webhooks, and self-hosting

    Where it doesn't

    • Secrets detection is limited to Team and Enterprise plans
    • Self-hosted deployment is available only with Enterprise
    • Advanced Team controls require paid per-user billing

  • Semgrep Assistant — where it wins

    • AI-assisted finding prioritization, triage, and remediation guidance
    • Custom analysis rules and AI-generated rules
    • CI/CD scanning with GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, and other integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Ruby-specific capabilities are less clear than Python support
    • Assistant works alongside Semgrep analysis, not as a standalone checker
    • Some plan features are split across separate Teams editions
  • DeepSource6.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $24/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A Ruby-capable analysis platform combining pull-request checks, security, and dependency review.

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  • Semgrep Assistant5.3/10 · Free plan

    Semgrep pairs code scanning with AI triage, but Ruby-specific support is unclear.

    Visit SemgrepFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026