DeepSource SAST vs KICS: side-by-side comparison (2026)

DeepSource SAST: SAST engine that scans code commits for security vulnerabilities. Built by DeepSource.

KICS: KICS is an open-source Infrastructure as Code security scanner that detects vulnerabilities and misconfigurations through customizable queries and integrates with CI/CD pipelines.

The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.

DeepSource SAST is made by DeepSource. KICS is open-source with 2,588 GitHub stars. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.

In part. DeepSource SAST and KICS are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Both cover Security Scanning, DevSecOps, CI/CD. Key differences: DeepSource SAST is Commercial while KICS is Free, KICS is open-source. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.