Semgrep vs Codacy

SAST, SCA and secrets.Quality and coverage gates.AI review on every PR.

Codacy is a Semgrep alternative built for engineering teams: SAST, SCA, secrets and IaC scanning on every pull request, plus code quality, test coverage gates and AI code review in one plan, with one set of standards from coding agents and the IDE to the merge.

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Why engineering teams choose Codacy as their Semgrep alternative

Code security

SAST, SCA, secrets
and IaC on every PR

Codacy scans every pull request for vulnerabilities, vulnerable dependencies, exposed secrets and IaC misconfigurations, tracks each finding against its fix deadline, and brings the same checks to the IDE, the CLI and coding agents. Like Semgrep, it scans every pull request with no CI step. Unlike Semgrep, secrets are part of every plan, not a separate product.

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Code quality

Complexity and duplication,
not just vulnerabilities

Codacy checks every pull request for error-prone code, complexity, duplication and style violations in the same scan as your security checks, and keeps each repository's quality current with trends by repository and team. Semgrep finds security issues with pattern and taint rules, and leaves code quality, complexity and duplication to another tool.

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Coverage gates

Coverage gates
for new code

Codacy gates every pull request on diff coverage and coverage variation, so untested new code is flagged before it merges, and tracks coverage trends across every repository. Semgrep doesn't track test coverage, so untested changes ship and regressions surface in production.

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AI code review

Static analysis you trust,
plus AI that checks intent

Codacy's hybrid AI Reviewer starts with deterministic analysis, so findings are consistent and repeatable. Then its AI engine checks the code against what the PR set out to do, flags business logic that was promised but not built, and suggests a precise fix. Semgrep's AI triages and explains security findings, and its AI-powered detection runs on full scans rather than on each change.

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One platform, one bill

Security and quality,
one plan

Codacy Team starts at $18 per developer a month with SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC, code quality, coverage gates and AI review in one plan, and a free trial to start. Semgrep prices each product per contributor: Code $30, Supply Chain $30 and Secrets $15 a month, and its free tier stops at 10 contributors and 10 private repositories.

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Codacy Team plan at $18 per developer a month, with AI review, SAST, SCA, secrets, coverage and quality gates included

"I can't think of a situation where you wouldn't want to use Codacy unless you were sacrificing quality for speed."

Bryan Cannon Senior Software Engineer at O.C. Tanner

90%

faster code analysis and fixes

60%

cost savings on development

100+

engineers across two countries using the platform

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Semgrep vs Codacy comparison

SAST, SCA, secrets and IaC on every pull request, plus code quality, coverage gates and AI code review in one plan, with one set of standards from coding agents to the merge.

Codacy
Semgrep
SASTStatic application security testing to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities before deployment.
Secret scanningDetect and prevent exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials from entering your codebase.
Dependency checks (SCA)Software composition analysis that flags known vulnerabilities in your open-source dependencies.
License scanningAutomated detection of open-source license compliance issues and conflicts.
Infrastructure-as-CodeDetect cloud misconfigurations, excessive permissions and open network ports before they provision live infrastructure.
Malware detectionAutomated detection of malicious packages in your dependencies to protect against supply chain attacks and compromised open-source libraries.
Scan-as-you-code in the IDEReal-time security and quality analysis as you write, catching issues before code is committed.
MCP integrationModel Context Protocol support enabling AI agents to access analysis results, reports, and configurations.
Agent SkillsSkills that teach coding agents like Claude Code, Codex and Gemini CLI to run Codacy scans and act on the results.
Pipelineless code scansDirect Git integration via webhooks eliminates CI/CD pipeline setup requirements.
Native Jira integrationCreate Jira tickets from findings, dependencies and files, and import Jira security issues into Codacy to track them in one place.
Native Slack integrationInstant Slack alerts for critical security issues.
Self-serve setupSign up with your Git provider, add your repositories in a few clicks and get a full scan in minutes, with no sales call or credit card.
Container image scanningScan container images for vulnerable packages before they reach production.
DASTDynamic application security testing for runtime vulnerability detection with no pipeline setup required.
Penetration testingIntegrated penetration testing capabilities through Codacy partners to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
Code QualityAutomated code quality analysis detecting error-prone patterns, code complexity, duplications, best practice violations and more, across 49 languages.
Code CoverageTrack and improve test coverage metrics by enforcing unit tests on critical code, with configurable merge gates.
Complexity and duplication gatesBlock pull requests that add too much complexity or duplicated code, with thresholds you set.
AI ReviewerHybrid, AI-powered Pull Request review engine that understands code intent and context, catching quality and logic issues conventional static analysis tools miss.
Quality guardrails for AI agentsScans AI-generated code for quality as well as security issues as it's written, and has your agent auto-fix them against your coding standards before you see the changes.
AI InventoryTrack every AI model, MCP server and coding tool used across your codebase.

When to choose Codacy over Semgrep

Teams that want security on every PR

For teams that want vulnerabilities, vulnerable dependencies and secrets caught on every pull request, before they merge. Codacy runs SAST, SCA, secrets and IaC scans on every commit and pull request, tracks each finding against its fix deadline, and brings the same checks to the IDE and coding agents.

Teams gating PRs on quality and coverage

For teams that want complexity, duplication and untested code caught on every pull request, not just security flaws. Codacy blocks merges that fail your quality or coverage gates, applies one set of Coding Standards to every repository and shows which teams are improving.

Teams that want AI review on every PR

For teams that want AI on every pull request, with findings that hold up. Codacy's hybrid AI Reviewer starts from deterministic quality, security and coverage checks, then reviews the change itself, its intent, logic and side effects, and suggests a precise fix.

End-to-End protection,
ready for AI Coding

Today's development teams face complex challenges that traditional tools can't solve.

AI Agent

Enforce secure GenAI code on every prompt

GitHubClaudeGemini

Editor

Scan and auto-fix security and quality issues instantly

VS CodeIntelliJCursor

Git Repo

Catch risky and untested code before merging

GitHub CopilotGitLabBitbucket

Production

Scan your API endpoints and apps at runtime

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud

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Frequently asked questions

How is Codacy's setup and integration different from Semgrep?

Codacy applies one set of Coding Standards, with quality and security rules together, in coding agents through Codacy Skills, in the IDE through Guardrails and on every pull request. Sign up with your Git provider and get a full scan in minutes, with code quality, coverage gates and AI review in the same plan as SAST, SCA and secrets. Semgrep's Guardian and Managed Scans apply its security rules in the agent, the IDE and on pull requests, so code quality and test coverage need another tool.

How does Codacy's billing compare to Semgrep?

Codacy's pricing is public and per developer. The Team plan starts at $18 per developer per month billed yearly, and includes code quality, coverage gates, SAST, SCA, secrets and IaC scanning and the AI Reviewer, with unlimited lines of code and scans. Business plans add DAST, license and container scanning, and AI governance. Semgrep prices each product per contributor: Code $30, Supply Chain $30 and Secrets $15 a month, with AI features such as Autofix metered in credits. Its free tier covers 10 contributors and 10 private repositories, and scans stop above that until you buy seats.

What assistance does Codacy provide to simplify the migration process from Semgrep?

Codacy connects straight to your Git provider, so you can run it on the same repositories as Semgrep and compare results side by side before you switch. Codacy's SAST runs Opengrep, the open-source fork of the Semgrep engine, so many of the checks you rely on carry across. Our team maps your Semgrep policies to Codacy coding standards and gate policies and plans the transition with you. The main CI change is sending coverage reports to Codacy, and documentation and personalized onboarding keep your developers shipping while you move.

Can we use Codacy alongside Semgrep?

Yes. Codacy adds code quality, coverage gates and AI code review to every pull request, with one set of standards from coding agents and the IDE to the merge. Teams can keep Semgrep for the custom security rules and triage workflows their AppSec team has built, and use Codacy for code quality, coverage and developer-facing pull request checks. Each tool posts its own checks, and you choose which ones are required.

What kind of technical support is included with a Codacy subscription?

All Codacy subscriptions include responsive, high-quality technical support. Our team of experts is ready to assist you with any questions, from initial setup and onboarding to advanced configuration and troubleshooting. We are committed to ensuring your team is successful with Codacy, providing the reliable assistance you need to keep your development workflow running smoothly.

Is there a no-commitment way to see how Codacy performs on our codebase?

Absolutely. We offer two easy ways to get started. For individual developers and smaller teams, you can start a free 14-day trial. Just connect your repository in minutes and you'll get an instant analysis to see exactly how Codacy performs on your own codebase—no credit card required. For larger organizations and teams evaluating a broader rollout, we offer a dedicated one-month Proof of Value (POV). This extended, guided trial allows you to fully test Codacy's capabilities across multiple teams and repositories with personalized support from our experts. This ensures you can confidently see the value Codacy provides before making any commitment.

What are other Semgrep alternatives?

Codacy combines code quality, AppSec and AI guardrails in one platform. Here's how Codacy compares to other tools teams evaluate alongside Semgrep:

  • Codacy vs GitHub Advanced Security: quality and security from prompt to runtime vs GitHub's security add-ons.
  • Codacy vs Wiz: developer-first code security and quality vs a cloud security platform.
  • Codacy vs Qodana: quality and AppSec in one platform vs JetBrains' code quality platform.
  • Codacy vs Aikido: two all-in-one AppSec platforms compared on quality, coverage and guardrails.
  • Codacy vs CodeAnt: AI guardrails and AI risk governance vs AI-first code review.
  • Codacy vs DeepSource: two code health platforms compared on coverage, security and pricing.
  • Codacy vs Qodo: AI review backed by static analysis and quality gates vs an AI code review platform.
  • Codacy vs Greptile: AI review with quality, coverage and security gates vs credit-based AI review.
  • Codacy vs Cursor Bugbot: AI review, Guardrails in Cursor and merge gates vs a per-review AI bug finder.
  • Codacy vs Veracode: pipelineless security and quality checks on every PR vs upload-based AppSec testing.
  • Codacy vs Checkmarx: security, code quality and coverage on every PR vs an enterprise AppSec platform.
  • Codacy vs Coverity: quality and security on every PR with nothing to build or host vs enterprise static analysis for compiled code.
  • Codacy vs SonarQube: pipelineless cloud scanning and unlimited lines of code vs self-hosted servers.
  • Codacy vs Snyk: unified AppSec and code quality vs module-based security pricing.
  • Codacy vs CodeRabbit: codebase-wide quality and security vs AI review on open PRs.

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