Best Static Application Security Testing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Skylos is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Puma Scan and Snyk Open Source. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Puma Scan. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Puma Scan at $24.92/mo.
Finding potential security issues in code starts with understanding what a tool analyzes and which languages it supports. Compare analysis target and supported languages with IDE and CI/CD support to see how each option may fit your development workflow. Fix guidance and whether SCA is included add other distinctions; deployment, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing also help frame the choice. Skylos, Puma Scan, and Snyk Open Source are among the entries to consider, alongside Horusec and Semgrep Code. Weigh these listed capabilities against your codebase and the way your team builds and reviews software.
25 static application security testing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Questions about this list
Which static application security testing software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Skylos is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 8.0. Puma Scan is second and Snyk Open Source third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Puma Scan has the lowest first paid tier we found: $24.92/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.