Editorial take
Why it stands out
Snyk should be framed as a broad developer security platform, not just as an open-source dependency checker.
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Tool profile
Developer-first application security platform covering SCA, SAST, container, IaC, and AppSec workflows with clear public pricing for smaller teams.
Application security
Snyk belongs in the database because it remains one of the most important developer-first security platforms in modern software teams. The official pricing and documentation pages position Snyk as a broad AI security and AppSec platform spanning open-source dependency scanning, code scanning, container security, infrastructure-as-code checks, and broader risk management workflows. That makes it far more than a single scanner. It is a platform choice for teams that want security integrated into how developers already work across repos, IDEs, CI, and cloud workflows.
It also deserves inclusion because the public pricing is unusually legible compared with many security vendors. Snyk currently exposes a free tier at $0, a Team plan starting at $25 per contributing developer per month, an Ignite plan starting at $1,260 per contributing developer per year, and Enterprise as custom pricing. The exact limits differ by product area and plan, but the pricing page is clear enough for buyers to model smaller-team adoption before entering a sales cycle.
Quick fit
Editorial take
Snyk should be framed as a broad developer security platform, not just as an open-source dependency checker.
What it does well
Primary use cases
Fit notes
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Pricing snapshot
Snyk currently offers a Free plan at $0 per contributing developer, a Team plan starting at $25 per contributing developer per month, an Ignite plan starting at $1,260 per contributing developer per year, and Enterprise as custom pricing. Product limits vary by plan and security surface.
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