Compared to other competitors in the market, the AI-backed capability is the biggest strength of Semgrep.
Semgrep enhances code quality by eliminating vulnerabilities and excels in SAST, secret scanning, and Software Composition Analysis with its AI-backed capabilities. It integrates smoothly with CI/CD pipelines and allows custom rule writing. However, it sometimes produces false positives and is complex and costly, affecting user-friendliness. Scan times may be inconsistent, and its effectiveness is debated, scoring six out of ten in reviews. Beginners may struggle due to limited acquisition information.
