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Head-to-head · Ruby Static Analysis Tools

GitHub CodeQL vs Semgrep Assistant

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score GitHub CodeQL #3 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 6.3/10 Free plan · paid from $30/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit GitHub CodeQL
Semgrep Assistant #6 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 5.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Semgrep

GitHub CodeQL leads on 1 check, Semgrep Assistant on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGitHub CodeQL · 6.3/10
  • Free planboth

GitHub CodeQL scores higher on our rubric for ruby static analysis tools: 6.3 against 5.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Semgrep Assistant offers security analysis; GitHub CodeQL doesn't publish it. GitHub CodeQL offers automated fixes; Semgrep Assistant doesn't publish it.

GitHub CodeQL is the better fit for gitHub-centric teams needing semantic security analysis. Semgrep Assistant is the better fit for teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage.

  • GitHub CodeQL fits best

    GitHub-centric teams needing semantic security analysis

  • Semgrep Assistant fits best

    Teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage

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Side by side

Feature GitHub CodeQL 6.3/10 Visit ↗ Semgrep Assistant 5.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.3 5.3
Ranking #3 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools #6 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools
Best for GitHub-centric teams needing semantic security analysis Teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $30/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GitHub CodeQL 2/6 · Semgrep Assistant 2/6
Security analysis Not published ✓ (best)
Type checking Not published —
Automated fixes ✓ (best) Not published
Custom rules ✓ ✓
Hosted option Not published Not published
Self-hosted option Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Data-flow and taint analysis can surface vulnerability paths.
  • Custom queries and standard packs support tailored analysis.
  • Pull-request alerts integrate with GitHub code scanning.
  • 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
  • Commercial private-repository use requires GitHub security licensing.
  • Paid GitHub Code Security costs $30 per active committer monthly.
  • Ruby-specific language support is not clearly identified.
  • 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

GitHub CodeQL analyzes source code by turning a codebase into a database and running semantic queries against it. It is aimed at teams that need to detect vulnerabilities, errors, and data-flow problems, particularly those already working…

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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. GitHub CodeQLRuby Static Analysis Tools 6.3Free plan · paid from $30/mo
  2. Semgrep AssistantRuby Static Analysis Tools 5.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GitHub CodeQL — where it wins

    • Data-flow and taint analysis can surface vulnerability paths.
    • Custom queries and standard packs support tailored analysis.
    • Pull-request alerts integrate with GitHub code scanning.

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial private-repository use requires GitHub security licensing.
    • Paid GitHub Code Security costs $30 per active committer monthly.
    • Ruby-specific language support is not clearly identified.

  • 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
  • GitHub CodeQL6.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $30/mo

    Semantic queries and pull-request alerts for teams working in GitHub-centered workflows.

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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