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Snyk Code

Security · #2 of 3 in category · #17 of 27 overall

Developer-focused SAST built on Snyk's DeepCode AI engine, with PR checks and AI fix suggestions across major git platforms.

[ Where it fits ]

On the documented evidence, Snyk Code suits larger orgs willing to buy an enterprise plan for self-hosting.

[ Documented strengths ]

  • Dual-Workflow: Local vs. PR. IDE plugins, CLI, and PR checks with inline comments cover both local and PR workflows.

[ Documented gaps ]

  • Business Logic Validation. No validation against tickets or requirements; security-focused analysis only.
  • Continuous Learning. DeepCode AI trains on open-source data; no documented learning from your team's review feedback.
  • Sandbox Validation. Static analysis only; no sandbox execution of code or fixes.
  • Economic Transparency. No model choice or BYOK; per-contributor subscription with vendor-managed models.

[ Facts ]

Category
Security
Open source
No — proprietary
Pricing
Free: 100 Code tests/mo; Team from $25/contributor/mo (1,000 tests/mo); Ignite from $1,260/contributor/yr (unlimited tests); Enterprise custom source ↗
Self-hosted
Enterprise only — SaaS platform; Snyk Broker connects private SCMs and an enterprise Local Code Engine runs analysis in your network (with feature limits).
Model control
Fixed vendor engine (DeepCode AI, hybrid symbolic + ML); no BYOK or model choice
Last verified
2026-08-11

[ Against the 9 standards ]

Based on public documentation as of 2026-08-11. ✓ documented · ~ partial · ✗ not offered · ? undocumented. Undocumented scores zero — see the methodology.

~ Multi-dimensional Context

Cross-file interprocedural taint analysis within a repo; no multi-repo or ticket context.

~ Rule-Centric & Default Quiet

Deterministic security rules with custom rules on higher tiers; scope limited to security findings.

Dual-Workflow: Local vs. PR

IDE plugins, CLI, and PR checks with inline comments cover both local and PR workflows.

Business Logic Validation

No validation against tickets or requirements; security-focused analysis only.

Continuous Learning

DeepCode AI trains on open-source data; no documented learning from your team's review feedback.

Sandbox Validation

Static analysis only; no sandbox execution of code or fixes.

Economic Transparency

No model choice or BYOK; per-contributor subscription with vendor-managed models.

~ Actionability

DeepCode AI Fix offers one-click fix suggestions in the IDE; PR checks flag issues without committing fixes.

~ Measurable ROI

Security reporting (issue trends, fix rates) in the platform; no dev-cycle or review-ROI metrics.

[ Closest alternatives ]

[ FAQ ]

Is Snyk Code open source?

No. Snyk Code is proprietary — you can use it, but you cannot read or fork the review engine.

Can Snyk Code be self-hosted?

Enterprise only. SaaS platform; Snyk Broker connects private SCMs and an enterprise Local Code Engine runs analysis in your network (with feature limits). Verified against the vendor's own documentation on 2026-08-11.

How much does Snyk Code cost?

Free: 100 Code tests/mo; Team from $25/contributor/mo (1,000 tests/mo); Ignite from $1,260/contributor/yr (unlimited tests); Enterprise custom. Seat price is only part of the bill: Snyk Code handles models as fixed vendor engine (deepcode ai, hybrid symbolic + ml); no byok or model choice, which is what usually decides the real monthly cost.

How does Snyk Code score against the 9-pillar AI code review standard?

3 out of 9. It fully documents 1 standard, partially documents 4, does not offer 4, and leaves 0 undocumented. The score is coverage of documented capability, not a measure of review quality.

What are the alternatives to Snyk Code?

The closest tools in this directory are Aikido Security, Semgrep, Gemini Code Assist, OpenReview. Each is scored against the same 9 standards, so the matrices are directly comparable.

Evaluating Snyk Code?

Run it through the two-week trial protocol before you commit a team to it.

Evaluation guide [↗]