Seekrets OSS is a free secrets detection solution by Laburity. Semgrep Code is a commercial static application security testing solution by Semgrep. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Security teams that want to write their own rules
It earns its place because a security team can turn its own secure coding standards into guardrails that run on every pull request and block whole classes of flaws. It fits companies from startups to enterprises. Semgrep Assistant uses an outside AI model to triage findings, so check how that fits your rules on code privacy.
From Best SAST Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
A secret scanning tool that examines NPM modules and ZIP files for exposed credentials and sensitive information using nuclei templates.
SAST solution that scans 30+ languages to find and fix code vulnerabilities
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Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Seekrets OSS fits if you need to run it on your own servers, you need a free product and you want an open-source product.
Semgrep Code fits if you want a cloud product.
Common questions when comparing Seekrets OSS vs Semgrep Code for secrets detection.
Seekrets OSS: A secret scanning tool that examines NPM modules and ZIP files for exposed credentials and sensitive information using nuclei templates. Built by Laburity.
Semgrep Code: SAST solution that scans 30+ languages to find and fix code vulnerabilities. Built by Semgrep.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Seekrets OSS is open-source with 5 GitHub stars. Semgrep Code is made by Semgrep. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
In part. Seekrets OSS and Semgrep Code are not in the same category on CybersecTools. Both cover Source Code Analysis. Key differences: Seekrets OSS is Free while Semgrep Code is Commercial, Seekrets OSS is open-source. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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Updated 2026-11-02
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