Security
Free Snyk alternatives
Snyk (Find and fix vulnerabilities in code, dependencies and containers) is a commercial product. These 2 tools do the same job and are free to use or to self-host.
Short answer: the best free alternatives to Snyk are Semgrep and Trivy. Self-hosting is free; you pay only for the server (a small VPS is about $4–6/mo). Licenses and prices checked 2026-10-01.
Static analysis with community rules.
Open source (LGPL-2.1 (CE)) ·details
Scans images, repos and IaC for vulnerabilities.
Open source (Apache-2.0) ·details
Want paid options too? See all Snyk alternatives or the full free alternatives list.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to Snyk?+
Yes. Semgrep and Trivy do the same job for free; Semgrep and Trivy are open source.
What is the best open-source alternative to Snyk?+
Semgrep and Trivy are open source. Semgrep: Static analysis with community rules.
Open source: OSI-approved license. Free to self-host: the code is public and free to run yourself, with limits in the license.
