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Best SAST Tools in 2026

SAST tools analyze source code for security issues, with comparison points spanning code coverage and development workflow. Check analysis targets and supported languages against the code you need to review.

  1. 01 Bandit

    It suits Python developers and security teams seeking source-code analysis in editors, hooks, or CI/CD pipelines.

    Free plan Open source macOS · Linux · Self-hosted · Browser extension
    9.0 Visit Specs
  2. 02 MobSF

    MobSF suits teams and individuals analyzing mobile apps for security and privacy, including those integrating scans into CI/CD workflows.

    From $250/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.0 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Semgrep Code

    It suits development teams that want code vulnerability findings and remediation guidance in pull requests, IDEs, or CI workflows.

    From $15/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.7 Visit Specs
  4. 04 gosec

    gosec suits Go developers and security teams scanning source code locally or in CI/CD.

    Free plan Open source macOS · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.6 Visit Specs
  5. 05 GitHub CodeQL
    From $30/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.5 Visit Specs
  6. 06 NaiveSystems Analyze

    The tool is aimed at DevOps and DevSecOps teams, including automotive, medical device, and embedded development use cases.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Kiuwan Code Security

    Kiuwan Code Security suits development teams seeking to find and address source-code vulnerabilities during development and before deployment.

    From $4.08/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  8. 08 CodeSonar

    CodeSonar suits development and security teams analyzing source and binaries across multiple languages, especially where coding standards, CI/CD workflows or safety-qualified projects matter.

    Free trial Web · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Flawfinder

    It suits developers looking for potential security problems in C or C++ application source before release.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Brakeman
    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Fluid Attacks

    Fluid Attacks is intended for security, development and fraud teams that need to identify and address software vulnerabilities.

    Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Black Duck Coverity

    Coverity suits enterprise development teams that need static source-code analysis across languages and frameworks.

    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  13. 13 NodeJsScan

    NodeJsScan suits teams that want to scan Node.js source code in CI/CD or DevSecOps workflows.

    Free plan Web · macOS · Linux · API
    7.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Qwiet AI
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Bearer

    Bearer suits developers and security teams scanning source code for security, privacy, sensitive-data, or hard-coded-secret risks.

    Free plan macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Joern

    It suits security researchers and development teams building code analysis or custom security checks, including CI workflows.

    Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    7.7 Visit Specs
  17. 17 DerScanner
    Web · Windows · Linux · API
    7.6 Visit Specs
  18. 18 PVS-Studio

    It suits developers and teams who want source-code analysis across the listed languages and operating systems.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.4 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Security Code Scan

    It suits .NET developers and teams wanting vulnerability analysis during builds or in CI/CD.

    Free plan Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.4 Visit Specs
  20. 20 ZeroPath
    From $1,000/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.3 Visit Specs
  21. 21 HCL AppScan Source
    Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.2 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Checkmarx One

    It suits development and security teams that want source-code checks integrated with CI/CD, pull requests, and IDE workflows.

    Web
    5.9 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Klocwork
    Web · Windows · Linux
    5.9 Visit Specs
  24. 24 OpenText Fortify SAST
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    5.8 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Snyk Code
    Web
    5.3 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

IDE support, CI/CD integration and pull request scans help clarify where each tool fits into development work; automated fixes and custom security rules offer additional distinctions. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. Semgrep Code, Snyk Open Source and Veracode DAST are among the entries, as are Kiuwan Code Security, PVS-Studio, Flawfinder, Black Duck Coverity and ZeroPath. Compare the listed coverage and workflow criteria with your team's needs.

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