Checkmarx vs Semgrep

Checkmarx and Semgrep are both enterprise application security solutions. Checkmarx enterprise application security platform with deep SAST, SCA, DAST, and supply chain security, while Semgrep lightweight, open-source static analysis with intuitive pattern-matching rules and fast scan performance. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Choose Checkmarx if industry-leading SAST depth and accuracy from two decades of development is your priority and large enterprises that need comprehensive, compliance-driven application security testing with deep SAST accuracy and centralized security governance. Choose Semgrep if open-source core engine with no licensing costs for CLI usage matters most and security-conscious development teams that want fast, customizable static analysis with the ability to write organization-specific security rules.

Semgrep pricing: Free (open-source CLI) / Team from $40/developer/month / Enterprise custom. Checkmarx pricing: Custom enterprise pricing (typically $50K+ annually). Semgrep's pricing model is per-developer (monthly), while Checkmarx uses enterprise license (project/user-based) pricing.

Yes, you can migrate from Checkmarx to Semgrep. The migration process depends on your specific setup and the features you use. Both platforms offer APIs that can facilitate automated migration. Consider running both tools in parallel during the transition to ensure zero downtime.