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Head-to-head · Ruby Static Analysis Tools

OpenText Fortify SAST vs Semgrep Assistant

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OpenText Fortify SAST #1 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit OpenText
Semgrep Assistant #6 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Semgrep

OpenText Fortify SAST leads on 0 checks, Semgrep Assistant on 0, and 5 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 scoreOpenText Fortify SAST · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Semgrep Assistant

OpenText Fortify SAST scores higher on our rubric for ruby static analysis tools: 9.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

OpenText Fortify SAST is the better fit for enterprises needing comprehensive SAST. Semgrep Assistant is the better fit for teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage.

  • OpenText Fortify SAST fits best

    Enterprises needing comprehensive SAST

  • Semgrep Assistant fits best

    Teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage

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Side by side

Feature OpenText Fortify SAST 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Semgrep Assistant 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.0
Ranking #1 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools #6 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools
Best for Enterprises needing comprehensive SAST Teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Phone, Docs Community, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, ISO 27001 SSO/SAML
Integrations 12 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenText Fortify SAST 2/6 · Semgrep Assistant 2/6
Security analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Type checking Not checked yet —
Automated fixes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Custom rules ✓ ✓
Hosted option Not checked yet Not checked yet
Self-hosted option Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries
  • Scans pull requests and integrates with CI/CD and IDEs
  • Adds custom rules and AI-assisted remediation
  • 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
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • Configuration spans analysis, integrations, and scan management
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow Ruby-only tool
  • 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

OpenText Fortify SAST analyzes application source code, bytecode, and binaries to identify vulnerabilities during development. It is aimed at development, application security, and DevSecOps teams, particularly mid-market and enterprise…

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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. OpenText Fortify SASTRuby Static Analysis Tools 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Semgrep AssistantRuby Static Analysis Tools 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenText Fortify SAST — where it wins

    • Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries
    • Scans pull requests and integrates with CI/CD and IDEs
    • Adds custom rules and AI-assisted remediation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales
    • Configuration spans analysis, integrations, and scan management
    • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow Ruby-only tool

  • 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
  • OpenText Fortify SAST9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad code analysis and workflow integrations for teams with enterprise SAST needs.

    Visit OpenTextFull verdict →
  • Semgrep Assistant8.0/10 · 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 Oct 2026

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