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Head-to-head · Ruby Static Analysis Tools

Snyk Code vs Semgrep Assistant

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Snyk Code #2 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 6.3/10 Free plan · paid from $25/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Snyk Code
Semgrep Assistant #6 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 5.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Semgrep

Snyk Code 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 scoreSnyk Code · 6.3/10
  • Free planboth

Snyk Code scores higher on our rubric for ruby static analysis tools: 6.3 against 5.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Semgrep Assistant offers security analysis; Snyk Code doesn't publish it. Snyk Code offers automated fixes; Semgrep Assistant doesn't publish it.

Snyk Code is the better fit for teams prioritizing Ruby application security. Semgrep Assistant is the better fit for teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage.

  • Snyk Code fits best

    Teams prioritizing Ruby application security

  • Semgrep Assistant fits best

    Teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage

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Side by side

Feature Snyk Code 6.3/10 Visit ↗ Semgrep Assistant 5.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.3 5.3
Ranking #2 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools #6 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools
Best for Teams prioritizing Ruby application security Teams wanting configurable security rules and AI triage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Tickets, Phone, Docs Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR SSO/SAML
Integrations 109+ integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Snyk Code 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
  • Scans code in IDEs, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Offers contextual remediation advice and automated fixes
  • Free plan includes real-time scanning and IDE, CLI, and SCM integrations
  • 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
  • Ruby-specific analysis depth is not detailed
  • Team includes increased test limits, while unlimited tests start with Ignite
  • Jira integration is included with Team, not Free
  • 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

Snyk Code is a static application security testing tool for developers and security teams looking to find vulnerabilities and coding issues in source code. It brings scanning into supported IDEs, source-control workflows, pull and merge…

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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. Snyk CodeRuby Static Analysis Tools 6.3Free plan · paid from $25/mo
  2. Semgrep AssistantRuby Static Analysis Tools 5.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Snyk Code — where it wins

    • Scans code in IDEs, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines
    • Offers contextual remediation advice and automated fixes
    • Free plan includes real-time scanning and IDE, CLI, and SCM integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Ruby-specific analysis depth is not detailed
    • Team includes increased test limits, while unlimited tests start with Ignite
    • Jira integration is included with Team, not Free

  • 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
  • Snyk Code6.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $25/mo

    Security-focused code scanning with IDE, pull-request, and CI/CD workflows.

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  • Semgrep Assistant5.3/10 · Free plan

    Semgrep pairs code scanning with AI triage, but Ruby-specific support is unclear.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026