Head-to-head · Ruby Static Analysis Tools
OpenText Fortify SAST vs Semgrep Assistant
OpenText Fortify SAST leads on 1 check, Semgrep Assistant on 2, and 2 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 scoreSemgrep Assistant · 5.3/10
- Free planonly Semgrep Assistant
Our editors rank OpenText Fortify SAST at #1 and Semgrep Assistant at #6 for ruby static analysis tools; OpenText Fortify SAST has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Semgrep Assistant offers free plan; OpenText Fortify SAST doesn't publish it. Semgrep Assistant offers security analysis; OpenText Fortify SAST doesn't publish it. OpenText Fortify SAST offers automated fixes; Semgrep Assistant doesn't publish it.
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 —/10 Visit ↗ | Semgrep Assistant 5.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | 5.3 |
| 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (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 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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 SAST—/10 · Pricing on request
Broad code analysis and workflow integrations for teams with enterprise SAST needs.
Visit OpenTextFull verdict → - 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