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Spec score 7.6 #19 of 27 in Dependency Management Software

What it is

Socket is a security platform for finding and blocking vulnerable or malicious software dependencies. Its GitHub App scans dependency changes in pull requests and gives feedback before a merge; Socket Firewall intercepts package-manager requests to stop malicious direct or transitive dependencies before installation. The free Firewall supports JavaScript and TypeScript package managers, Python pip and uv, and Rust cargo. Reachability analysis uses full application analysis and can eliminate up to 90% of irrelevant CVEs. The platform supports JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Go, Java, Ruby,.NET, Scala, Kotlin, Rust, PHP, Swift, C/C++, Julia, Dart, Elixir/Erlang, and GitHub Actions. It offers a REST API, JavaScript SDK, SBOM generation, and integrations including AWS CodePipeline, Azure Pipelines, Bitbucket Pipelines, CircleCI, Jenkins, Vanta, and Drata. Socket says it analyzes dependency manifests and lockfiles, not source code. It is available through cloud deployment, web, API, extension, Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted options. Open-source projects can use it free. The Free plan includes 1,000 scans per month; Team is $25 a month per developer, with a five-developer minimum.

Spec sheet

What it does
Socket is a developer-first security platform that protects code from vulnerable and malicious dependencies.Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
API
Socket provides a REST API and a JavaScript SDK for customized integrations and automation.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.socket.dev
Integrations
Socket lists integrations including AWS CodePipeline, Azure Pipelines, Bitbucket Pipelines, CircleCI, Jenkins, Vanta, and Drata.Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
Compliance
Socket's pricing feature matrix lists SOC 2 Type II compliance.Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · socket.dev
Founded
2021Read 28 Sep 2026 · socket.dev
CLI
Socket CLI is installed with npm and requires Node.js 18.20.8 or newer.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.socket.dev
Data handling
Socket says it never uploads source code and collects dependency manifests and lockfiles for analysis.Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
Encryption
Socket states that communications with its servers use TLS and that manifest files are protected in transit with HTTPS.Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
Firewall
Socket Firewall intercepts package-manager requests and blocks malicious direct or transitive dependencies before installation.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.socket.dev
Firewall ecosystems
Socket Firewall Free supports JavaScript and TypeScript package managers, Python pip and uv, and Rust cargo.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.socket.dev
GitHub workflow
The Socket GitHub App scans dependency changes in pull requests and provides feedback before merging.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.socket.dev
Open-source pricing
Socket says it is and will always be free to use for open-source projects.Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
Reachability
Socket reachability analysis can eliminate up to 90% of irrelevant CVEs through full application analysis.Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.socket.dev
Threat prevention
Socket detects and blocks malicious packages before they reach a developer machine, CI, or production.Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev

Plans and prices

Team $25 a month per developer; minimum 5 developers; yearly plan saves 20% 5,000 scans/month · 2,500 API quota/hour · unlimited members · 3 repository labels · precomputed reachability Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
Business $50 a month per developer; minimum 20 developers; yearly plan saves 20% 10,000 API quota/hour · unlimited members · unlimited repository labels · compliance integrations · SBOM import/export · SSO/SAML · webhook automation Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
Enterprise Priced on request Full application function-level reachability · GitLab/Bitbucket/Azure DevOps/self-hosted integrations · SCIM · audit logs · IP restrictions · named account manager Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev
Free Price not published per developer Unlimited developers & repos · 1,000 scans/month · 500 API quota/hour · 3 members · 1 repository label Read 1 Oct 2026 · socket.dev

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Scans dependency changes in GitHub pull requests.
  • Firewall blocks malicious dependencies before installation.
  • Reachability can eliminate up to 90% of irrelevant CVEs.
  • REST API and JavaScript SDK support custom automation.
  • Free for open-source projects.

Limits

  • Free plan allows 1,000 scans per month.
  • Team requires at least five developers.
  • CLI requires Node.js 18.20.8 or newer.
  • Firewall Free supports only JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and Rust package managers.

Who it suits

Socket suits development teams that want dependency checks in pull requests or package installation, plus teams needing reachability analysis, SBOM generation, or integrations. Its free option also fits open-source projects.

Verdict

Socket covers dependency review at pull request and installation time, with reachability analysis and automation options. Check scan and team limits against your needs; paid Team pricing starts at $25 a month per developer, with a five-developer minimum.

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