Comparison

Noseyparker vs Semgrep

On the evidence we track, Semgrep leads this comparison with a composite score of 63/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Noseyparker41
★Semgrep63
Score
vioscaleAI score
Noseyparker41 / 100medium · 69%
Semgrep63 / 100medium · 70%
Pricing
Free tier
Noseyparker✓
Semgrep✓
Model
Noseyparkeropen_source
Semgrepfreemium
Price level
Noseyparkerfree
Semgreplow
Starting price
Noseyparker$19
Semgrep$15
Transparent
Noseyparker✓
Semgrep✗
Integrations
Count
Noseyparker20
Semgrep20
Reliability
Status page
Noseyparker–
Semgrep✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Noseyparker0
Semgrep375
Github stars
Noseyparker2,337
Semgrep17,059
Package downloads weekly
Noseyparker–
Semgrep5,048,057
Activity
Commits last 30d
Noseyparker0
Semgrep86
Release
Cadence days
Noseyparker55
Semgrep7
History
Noseyparker15 items
Semgrep20 items
License
Spdx
NoseyparkerApache-2.0
SemgrepLGPL-2.1
Language
Primary
NoseyparkerRust
SemgrepC
Content
Faq
Noseyparker5 items
Semgrep8 items

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

Noseyparker

A command-line utility designed to detect hidden secrets, API keys, and sensitive information within codebases, file systems, and Git repositories. It provides high-precision detection for security teams to identify credential leaks before they reach production.

Independently observed

Semgrep

Leader

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.

Noseyparker

SubscriptionFree tier30-day trial

Free tier available. Enterprise plans start with 30-day free trial.

  • FreeFree
    • 2,000 CI/CD minutes per month
    • Repository rules
    • Secret scanning with push protection
    • Dependabot vulnerability alerts
    • Audit log access
as of verify ↗

Semgrep

Leader
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
Noseyparker✗
Semgrep✓
macOS
Noseyparker✓
Semgrep✗
Linux
Noseyparker✓
Semgrep✗
CLI
Noseyparker✓
Semgrep✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Noseyparker✗
Semgrep✓
Self-hosted
Noseyparker✓
Semgrep✓
Hybrid
Noseyparker✗
Semgrep✓

Integrations

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

In common (4)
  • GitHub
  • CircleCI
  • Codacy
  • Azure

Noseyparker

29 total - 25 not shared
  • DefectDojo
  • Linear
  • Azure Pipelines
  • Codemagic
  • Render
  • Codecov
  • CodeFactor
  • DeepScan
  • GuardRails
  • Zenhub
  • Zube
  • Mergify
  • PullRequest
  • Rollbar
  • WakaTime
  • POEditor
  • Rewind Backups
  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Codemagic CI/CD
  • Linear Code
  • Qlty Cloud
  • Rewind Backups for GitHub
  • OpenCode
  • +1 more
Independently observed

Semgrep

Leader
28 total - 24 not shared
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket
  • Jenkins
  • Buildkite
  • HackerOne
  • Slack
  • Email
  • Webhooks
  • VS Code
  • IntelliJ
  • Jira
  • Wiz
  • Palo Alto Networks Cortex
  • REST API
  • Cursor
  • Replit
  • OpenID Connect
  • SAML
  • GitHub OAuth
  • GitLab OAuth
  • Azure AD
  • Azure DevOps
  • Jetbrains
  • OAuth2
Independently observed
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