Comparison

Nightfall DLP vs Semgrep

On the evidence we track, Nightfall DLP leads this comparison with a composite score of 70/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Nightfall DLP70
Semgrep63
Score
vioscaleAI score
Nightfall DLP70 / 100medium · 72%
Semgrep63 / 100medium · 70%
Pricing
Free tier
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Model
Nightfall DLPquote
Semgrepfreemium
Price level
Nightfall DLPlow
Semgreplow
Starting price
Nightfall DLP–
Semgrep$15
Transparent
Nightfall DLP✗
Semgrep✗
Integrations
Count
Nightfall DLP23
Semgrep20
Security
Certifications
Semgrep–
Disclosure policy
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Gdpr
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Hipaa
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep–
Iso27001
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep–
Soc2
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Reliability
Status page
Nightfall DLP–
Semgrep✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Nightfall DLP–
Semgrep375
Github stars
Nightfall DLP–
Semgrep17,059
Package downloads weekly
Nightfall DLP–
Semgrep5,048,057
Activity
Commits last 30d
Nightfall DLP–
Semgrep86
Release
Cadence days
Nightfall DLP–
Semgrep7
History
Nightfall DLP–
Semgrep20 items
License
Spdx
Nightfall DLP–
SemgrepLGPL-2.1
Language
Primary
Nightfall DLP–
SemgrepC
Content
Faq
Nightfall DLP6 items
Semgrep8 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for secrets scanning. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
Nightfall DLPHybrid
SemgrepHybrid
Git repository historical scanning
Nightfall DLP-
Semgrep✓
Pre commit developer hooks
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Active token validation engine
Nightfall DLP-
Semgrep✓
High entropy regex detection
Nightfall DLP-
Semgrep✓
Slack teams jira scanning
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Automated key revocation apis
Nightfall DLP-
Semgrep✗
Custom regex rules support
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Ci cd pipeline build blocking
Nightfall DLP-
Semgrep✓
Compliance audit reporting
Nightfall DLP-
Semgrep✓
SOC2 type ii
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✗
ISO 27001
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✗
Pricing model
Nightfall DLPPer developer seat
SemgrepPer developer seat

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Nightfall DLP

Leader

Nightfall is a data loss prevention platform that uses machine learning to discover, classify, and block sensitive data exfiltration across SaaS applications, endpoints, and AI tools. It integrates with existing cloud infrastructure, identity systems, and security tools to enforce real-time data protection policies without disrupting user productivity.

Independently observed

Semgrep

A comprehensive application security platform combining SAST, SCA, and secrets detection with AI-assisted remediation guidance. Integrates into developer workflows and CI/CD pipelines to catch vulnerabilities before code is deployed.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Nightfall DLP

Leader
Quote-basedFree tier7-day trial

Annual per-user pricing. Free 7-day proof of value. Contact sales for quote.

  • Hooks & Compliance APIContact sales
    • IDE/CLI hooks for secure AI development
    • Claude Compliance API monitoring
    • Detectors for PII, PHI, PCI, secrets, source code
  • Complete + AI StackContact sales
    • AI/MCP agent stack monitoring
    • MCP server discovery and shadow-MCP detection
    • OpenTelemetry audit trail
    • Claude Compliance API
as of verify ↗

Semgrep

from $15/contributor/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free tier available. Teams start at $30/contributor/mo. Enterprise custom pricing with volume discounts.

  • Free EditionFree
    • Cross-file analysis with Pro rules
    • AI-powered detection, triage, and remediation
    • Code scanning
    • Supply Chain scanning
    • 60 AI credits
    • +2 more
  • Teams$30/contributor/mo (Code or Supply Chain) or $15/contributor/mo (Secrets)
    • One-click CI/CD deploy using Semgrep infrastructure
    • Single sign-on (SSO)
    • Award-winning support
    • Pro Engine with 35+ supported languages
    • Cross-function Taint Analysis
    • +14 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Everything in Teams, plus:
    • Support for on-prem source code management
    • Support for custom CI/CD integrations
    • Optional deployment in dedicated infrastructure
    • Unlimited repositories and contributors
    • +6 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
macOS
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✗
Windows
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✗
CLI
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓
Self-hosted
Nightfall DLP✗
Semgrep✓
Hybrid
Nightfall DLP✓
Semgrep✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (5)
  • Slack
  • Jira
  • GitHub
  • Cursor
  • VS Code

Nightfall DLP

Leader
28 total - 23 not shared
  • Microsoft 365
  • Confluence
  • Gmail
  • Exchange Online
  • Google Drive
  • Salesforce
  • Notion
  • Zendesk
  • Asana
  • ChatGPT
  • Google Workspace
  • Okta
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft OneDrive
  • ChatGPT Enterprise
  • Anthropic Claude
  • Google Directory
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Splunk
  • Panther
  • Sumo Logic
  • ServiceNow
  • Claude Code
Independently observed

Semgrep

28 total - 23 not shared
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket
  • Jenkins
  • CircleCI
  • Azure
  • Buildkite
  • HackerOne
  • Email
  • Webhooks
  • IntelliJ
  • Wiz
  • Palo Alto Networks Cortex
  • REST API
  • Replit
  • Codacy
  • OpenID Connect
  • SAML
  • GitHub OAuth
  • GitLab OAuth
  • Azure AD
  • Azure DevOps
  • Jetbrains
  • OAuth2
Independently observed
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