Catalog comparison
Semgrep CodeArcherySec
Side-by-side facts from the TestGuild Tool Matcher catalog. Empty cells mean the catalog does not list that attribute — not that the product lacks it.
A SAST solution where developers actually fix the majority of issues they see. Scan 30+ languages with high-confidence rules that make remediation easy. Powered by Pro Engine for cross-file analysis.
Open-source Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and vulnerability management platform that integrates 80+ commercial and open-source scanners. Consolidates web (DAST), static (SAST), infrastructure, and cloud scan results, correlates findings, reduces false positives, and supports shift-left DevSecOps via archerysec-cli, REST APIs, and Jira ticketing.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
Semgrep Code
Security
ArcherySec
Security
Primary capability
Semgrep Code
Security
ArcherySec
Security
License and pricing
Semgrep Code
freemium · open source
ArcherySec
free · open source
Free trial
Semgrep Code
No
ArcherySec
No
Free-tier limit
Semgrep Code
Up to 10 contributors and 10 repositories
ArcherySec
Not listed in catalog
Complexity
Semgrep Code
intermediate
ArcherySec
intermediate
Team fit
Semgrep Code
enterprise, large, medium, small
ArcherySec
large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
Semgrep Code
C, C#, C++, Clojure, CSS, Dart, Elixir, Erlang, F#, Go, Haskell, HTML, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Julia, Kotlin, Lua, Objective-C, OCaml, Perl, PHP, Python, R, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Shell, Swift, TypeScript, XML, YAML
ArcherySec
CLI, Python, REST API
Supported platforms
Semgrep Code
Bitbucket, CLI, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Slack, Web
ArcherySec
api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web
MCP server
Semgrep Code
No
ArcherySec
No
Key features (catalog)
Semgrep Code
900+ Pro rules for high-confidence findings, 95% of code scans complete in under 5 minutes, API for custom integrations, Auto-fix code recommendations, Auto-triage findings with AI-powered Assistant, Cross-file and cross-function analysis, Custom rule creation with intuitive syntax, Fix-rate tracking as north star metric, Integration with PR comments and Jira tickets, OWASP Top 10 prevention +6 more
ArcherySec
Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more
Limitations (catalog)
Semgrep Code
Free tier has limited features, Limited to static code analysis (no runtime testing), May generate false positives requiring manual review, No mobile app security testing capabilities, Requires developer adoption and workflow integration, Requires security expertise to write custom rules
ArcherySec
Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites
| Attribute | Semgrep Code | ArcherySec |
|---|---|---|
| Primary testing surface | Security | Security |
| Primary capability | Security | Security |
| License and pricing | freemium · open source | free · open source |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Free-tier limit | Up to 10 contributors and 10 repositories | Not listed in catalog |
| Complexity | intermediate | intermediate |
| Team fit | enterprise, large, medium, small | large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | C, C#, C++, Clojure, CSS, Dart, Elixir, Erlang, F#, Go, Haskell, HTML, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Julia, Kotlin, Lua, Objective-C, OCaml, Perl, PHP, Python, R, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Shell, Swift, TypeScript, XML, YAML | CLI, Python, REST API |
| Supported platforms | Bitbucket, CLI, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Slack, Web | api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web |
| MCP server | No | No |
| Key features (catalog) | 900+ Pro rules for high-confidence findings, 95% of code scans complete in under 5 minutes, API for custom integrations, Auto-fix code recommendations, Auto-triage findings with AI-powered Assistant, Cross-file and cross-function analysis, Custom rule creation with intuitive syntax, Fix-rate tracking as north star metric, Integration with PR comments and Jira tickets, OWASP Top 10 prevention +6 more | Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more |
| Limitations (catalog) | Free tier has limited features, Limited to static code analysis (no runtime testing), May generate false positives requiring manual review, No mobile app security testing capabilities, Requires developer adoption and workflow integration, Requires security expertise to write custom rules | Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites |
How the trade-offs apply to your team
Guidance below is inferred only from catalog differences. It is not a winner pick.
Consider Semgrep Code if…
- you need coverage for Bitbucket, CLI, GitHub, GitLab
- your team writes tests in C, C#, C++, Clojure
- you care about 900+ Pro rules for high-confidence findings and 95% of code scans complete in under 5 minutes
Consider ArcherySec if…
- you need coverage for api, ci/cd, cloud, docker
- your team writes tests in CLI, REST API
- you care about Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the Semgrep Code and ArcherySec websites.
- Trial both tools against a real slice of your application, not a demo site.
- Verify the exact browser, device, or OS matrix you must support.