Head-to-head · DevSecOps Platforms
Semgrep AppSec Platform vs Contrast Security Platform
Semgrep AppSec Platform leads on 1 check, Contrast Security Platform on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSemgrep AppSec Platform · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceSemgrep AppSec Platform · $15/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresSemgrep AppSec Platform · 5 of 6
Semgrep AppSec Platform scores higher on our rubric for devsecops platforms: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Semgrep AppSec Platform is cheaper to start at $15/user/mo against $750/user/mo. On deployment model, Contrast Security Platform gives you Hybrid where Semgrep AppSec Platform offers Cloud.
Semgrep AppSec Platform is the better fit for teams wanting affordable code-centric AppSec. Contrast Security Platform is the better fit for teams needing runtime-aware application security.
- Semgrep AppSec Platform fits best
Teams wanting affordable code-centric AppSec
- Contrast Security Platform fits best
Teams needing runtime-aware application security
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Side by side
| Feature | Semgrep AppSec Platform 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Contrast Security Platform 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in DevSecOps Platforms | #7 in DevSecOps Platforms |
| Best for | Teams wanting affordable code-centric AppSec | Teams needing runtime-aware application security |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/user/mo (best) | $750/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 18 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Semgrep AppSec Platform 5/6 · Contrast Security Platform 4/6 | ||
| IaC scanning | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Container scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Policy as code | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Remediation workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| SBOM management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance reporting | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Deployment model | Cloud | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Semgrep AppSec Platform is a cloud-based application security platform for development and security teams that need to scan source code, open-source dependencies, and hardcoded secrets. Its scope combines SAST with cross-file and… Read the review → |
Contrast Security Platform brings runtime application and API security together with application security testing for development, AppSec, SecOps, and security teams. Its coverage includes runtime attack detection and response, interactive… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Semgrep AppSec Platform — where it wins
- Free edition covers code and supply chain security for up to 10 repositories
- SAST, SCA, secrets detection, SBOM export, and policy enforcement in one platform
- Integrates with major source-control, CI/CD, IDE, ticketing, and identity tools
Where it doesn't
- Cloud-only deployment may not fit teams requiring fully self-hosted operations
- Paid capabilities are split across separate Code, Supply Chain, and Secrets plans
- Enterprise features require a separate plan without published pricing
Contrast Security Platform — where it wins
- Combines runtime detection, IAST, SAST, SCA, SBOM, and remediation guidance
- Integrates with SIEM, ticketing, CI/CD, cloud, and collaboration tools
- Enterprise adds compliance reporting, RBAC, SAML SSO, and dedicated support
Where it doesn't
- Pro pricing starts at $750 per month with annual billing
- Enterprise pricing requires a quote
- The free plan limits history to 14 days and includes community support
- Semgrep AppSec Platform9.2/10 · Free plan
An affordable, developer-focused AppSec platform with broad integrations and cloud-only delivery.
Visit SemgrepFull verdict → - Contrast Security Platform8.5/10 · Free plan
A broad DevSecOps platform with strong runtime visibility and enterprise controls.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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