Scanverra vs. Semgrep
Semgrep is a fast static analysis engine with an open-source core (Semgrep Community Edition) and a commercial platform that adds cross-file analysis, supply chain and secrets scanning. Its rules look like the code they match, which makes it the tool of choice for security teams that want to write their own checks. Scanverra is a repository scanner with a curated rule set and no rule authoring. If you are evaluating a Semgrep alternative, the question is whether you want to build and tune rules or have the rules built for you.
| Feature | Scanverra | Semgrep |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model Check semgrep.dev/pricing for current tiers | Flat: free plan, Pro $19/mo | Free open-source core; paid platform priced per contributor |
| Static analysis (SAST) | Yes | Yes |
| Write your own rules | No | Yes |
| Cross-file dataflow analysis | No | Commercial engine |
| Language coverage | Strongest in JS/TS, Python, Java | Broad, 30+ languages |
| Hardcoded secrets | Yes | Commercial (Semgrep Secrets) |
| Dependency CVE scanning | Yes | Commercial (Supply Chain) |
| Infrastructure as Code | Yes | Yes |
| AI agent and MCP config checks | Yes | Via custom rules |
| SARIF output for CI | Yes | Yes |
Where Semgrep is the better choice
Semgrep wins on control and depth. You can write custom rules in minutes to enforce your own patterns ("never call this internal API without an auth check"), which no curated scanner can match. It supports a wide range of languages with a large public rule registry, its commercial engine adds cross-file and cross-function dataflow to trace tainted input across a codebase, and it fits into mature AppSec programs with policies, triage workflows and per-repository tuning. If you have a security team that will invest in rules, Semgrep is the more powerful tool, and Scanverra is not a Semgrep alternative for that use case.
Where Scanverra is the better choice
Scanverra is the Semgrep alternative for teams without a dedicated AppSec engineer. There is nothing to configure: the Repo Scanner runs a curated set of around 700 rules mapped to CWE and OWASP, strongest for JavaScript and TypeScript (with syntax-tree rules for React and Next.js), Python and Java, and adds hardcoded secrets, dependency CVEs, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, CloudFormation) and AI agent configuration checks for MCP servers, agent settings and rules files in the same scan. Findings come with explanations and fixes, pricing is flat rather than per contributor, and the CLI outputs SARIF for GitHub code scanning (see the CI/CD docs). The same account also audits your live website and its security headers.
Which should you pick?
Pick Semgrep if you will write and maintain rules, need deep dataflow analysis, or have many languages beyond the mainstream web stack. Pick Scanverra if you want broad coverage on day one with no tuning, especially for a JavaScript, TypeScript or Python codebase. Teams that outgrow a curated scanner often add Semgrep for custom rules later; the two do not conflict, and because both export SARIF, GitHub code scanning can show their findings side by side. A common pattern is Scanverra for baseline coverage of secrets, dependencies, infrastructure and AI configuration across every repository, and Semgrep for a handful of custom rules on the services that handle payments or personal data. For the wider landscape, see the SAST tool guide and static vs dynamic analysis.
Questions fréquentes
For teams that want broad code security coverage without writing rules, yes: Scanverra combines SAST, secrets, dependency CVEs, IaC and AI configuration checks in one scan. For custom rules and deep cross-file dataflow, Semgrep is more capable.
No. Scanverra uses a curated rule set. If enforcing your own code patterns is a priority, Semgrep's rule syntax is designed for exactly that.
Coverage is strongest for JavaScript and TypeScript, including React and Next.js, followed by Python and Java, with rules for Go, C#, PHP, Ruby and infrastructure files. Semgrep supports a broader set of languages.
Yes. Both output SARIF, so GitHub code scanning can show results from each. Many teams use a curated scanner for coverage and Semgrep for custom rules.
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