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Head-to-head · Static Application Security Testing Software

Semgrep Code vs CodeSonar

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Semgrep Code #1 in Static Application Security Testing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Semgrep Code
CodeSonar #5 in Static Application Security Testing Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit AdaCore

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSemgrep Code · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Semgrep Code

Semgrep Code scores higher on our rubric for static application security testing software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Semgrep Code is the better fit for teams wanting broad SAST with strong workflow coverage. CodeSonar is the better fit for safety-critical teams needing deep whole-program analysis.

  • Semgrep Code fits best

    Teams wanting broad SAST with strong workflow coverage

  • CodeSonar fits best

    Safety-critical teams needing deep whole-program analysis

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Side by side

Feature Semgrep Code 9.2/10 Visit ↗ CodeSonar 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.4
Ranking #1 in Static Application Security Testing Software #5 in Static Application Security Testing Software
Best for Teams wanting broad SAST with strong workflow coverage Safety-critical teams needing deep whole-program analysis
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $30/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Windows, Linux
Support Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Semgrep Code 1/4 · CodeSonar 1/4
IDE support ✓ ✓
CI/CD support Not checked yet Not checked yet
SCA included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Fix guidance Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Analysis target Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Cross-file and cross-function analysis for deeper code review
  • Pull-request, IDE, CI/CD, and source-control integrations
  • Custom rules plus AI-assisted triage and fix suggestions
  • Whole-program semantic analysis with taint tracking and memory modeling
  • Analyzes source code, compiled binaries, and mixed-language environments
  • Supports major standards plus IDE, CI/CD, and reporting integrations
Cons
  • Free Edition is limited to 10 repositories and 10 contributors
  • Teams pricing is per contributor per month
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly specified
  • Purchase requires a sales conversation
  • Named integrations cover a focused rather than broad tool set
  • Deep analysis may exceed the needs of smaller or simpler projects
Our verdict

Semgrep Code is a static application security testing product for development and security teams. It analyzes source code with Semgrep’s Pro Engine and security rules to identify vulnerabilities, including issues that require cross-file…

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CodeSonar is a static application security testing tool for enterprise, embedded, safety-critical, and high-integrity software projects. It analyzes C/C++ and additional languages including Java, C#, Go, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript,…

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  1. Semgrep CodeStatic Application Security Testing Software 9.2Free plan
  2. CodeSonarStatic Application Security Testing Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Semgrep Code — where it wins

    • Cross-file and cross-function analysis for deeper code review
    • Pull-request, IDE, CI/CD, and source-control integrations
    • Custom rules plus AI-assisted triage and fix suggestions

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Edition is limited to 10 repositories and 10 contributors
    • Teams pricing is per contributor per month
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly specified

  • CodeSonar — where it wins

    • Whole-program semantic analysis with taint tracking and memory modeling
    • Analyzes source code, compiled binaries, and mixed-language environments
    • Supports major standards plus IDE, CI/CD, and reporting integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Purchase requires a sales conversation
    • Named integrations cover a focused rather than broad tool set
    • Deep analysis may exceed the needs of smaller or simpler projects

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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