Code security
Vulnix vs Semgrep
Semgrep matches code against rules for SAST, SCA and secrets. Vulnix pentests the running application and your source, and proves which issues are actually exploitable.
Choose Vulnix if
You want to know which findings matter in the deployed app, and cover what static rules can't see.
Choose Semgrep if
You want fast, deterministic code-policy enforcement with custom rules in CI.
Side by side
How Vulnix and Semgrep compare
Capability
VulnixSemgrep- Delivery modelSelf-serve SaaS: sign up and launch a pentest in minutesOpen-source rules engine plus a commercial platformDelivery modelSelf-serve SaaS: sign up and launch a pentest in minutesOpen-source rules engine plus a commercial platform
- Starting priceFree trial, then from $99/mo, with flat credits per actionFree Community tier; per-contributor plansStarting priceFree trial, then from $99/mo, with flat credits per actionFree Community tier; per-contributor plans
- Exploit-validated findingsYesEvery finding ships with reproduction evidenceNoNoExploit-validated findingsYesEvery finding ships with reproduction evidenceNoNo
- Live web app & API testingYesAuthenticated blackbox runs against your verified domainsNoSource code onlyLive web app & API testingYesAuthenticated blackbox runs against your verified domainsNoSource code only
- Source-code pentestingYesWhitebox runs against a connected GitHub repositoryPartlyRule-based SAST, SCA and secrets scanningSource-code pentestingYesWhitebox runs against a connected GitHub repositoryPartlyRule-based SAST, SCA and secrets scanning
- Pull-request security reviewYesInline GitHub review plus a Checks status on every PRYesPolicy rules enforced in CIPull-request security reviewYesInline GitHub review plus a Checks status on every PRYesPolicy rules enforced in CI
- Fix pull requestsPartlyOne-click fix PR for whitebox findings that carry a patchPartlyAutofix rules and AI suggestionsFix pull requestsPartlyOne-click fix PR for whitebox findings that carry a patchPartlyAutofix rules and AI suggestions
- Dependency & license scanningNoTests exploitability, not package inventoriesYesYesDependency & license scanningNoTests exploitability, not package inventoriesYesYes
- Self-hosted or on-premNoManaged cloud; every run in its own isolated sandboxPartlyCLI runs locally; platform is cloudSelf-hosted or on-premNoManaged cloud; every run in its own isolated sandboxPartlyCLI runs locally; platform is cloud
- Best forProduct teams testing web apps, APIs and code on every releaseCode-policy enforcement and quick static checksBest forProduct teams testing web apps, APIs and code on every releaseCode-policy enforcement and quick static checks
Semgrep details are taken from its public product pages and published pricing, reviewed September 2026. Rows we couldn't confirm are left out rather than guessed. Semgrep are trademarks of their respective owners.
Where Vulnix goes further
- Exploit-validated findingsEvery finding ships with reproduction evidence
- Live web app & API testingAuthenticated blackbox runs against your verified domains
Where Semgrep is strong
- Fast, deterministic pattern matching across many languages.
- Custom rule authoring for organization-specific standards.
- A widely adopted open-source engine.
Questions
What's the difference between Vulnix and Semgrep?
Semgrep matches code against rules for SAST, SCA and secrets. Vulnix pentests the running application and your source, and proves which issues are actually exploitable.
When should I choose Vulnix over Semgrep?
Choose Vulnix if you want to know which findings matter in the deployed app, and cover what static rules can't see.
When is Semgrep the better fit?
Choose Semgrep if you want fast, deterministic code-policy enforcement with custom rules in CI.
How does Vulnix pricing compare with Semgrep?
Vulnix starts with a free trial, then plans from $99/mo. Each action costs a flat number of credits: a quick scan is 25, a deep pentest 100, a whitebox pentest 150 and a PR review 15. Semgrep: free Community tier; per-contributor plans.
Can I use Vulnix and Semgrep together?
Yes. Semgrep enforces code policy in CI; Vulnix validates what's exploitable once that code is running.
