← All comparisonsAveril vs Semgrep
Semgrep catches vulnerable code. Averil handles everything after the catch.
Semgrep is precise, customisable code scanning with AI triage that cuts noise, and a generous free tier. It stays in code: we found no cloud, identity or deploy platform coverage, and nothing that confirms a fix after deploy. Averil covers those, proves each code finding with a failing test, and closes a case only after checking your live systems.
CODE SECURITYSemgrep“Code Security for Builders and Agents”Precise static analysis for code, dependencies and secrets, with AI triage, autofix and Guardian for code written by AI agents.
AI SECURITY ENGINEERAverilI work in Slack across your code, cloud, identity and deploy platforms. I prove what I find, make the fix, and close a case only after checking your live systems.
Side by side
| Capability | Semgrep | Averil |
|---|---|---|
| Works with you in Slack | Notifications after each scan | One thread per case, from first signal to closed |
| Code and dependencies | Code, dependencies with reachability, secrets and coding agents | Pull request reviews and nightly reviews |
| Cloud accounts (AWS) | No cloud account connector found | AWS today; Google Cloud and Azure next |
| Identity (Google Workspace, Okta) | No identity coverage found | Google Workspace today; Okta next |
| Deploy platforms (Railway, Supabase) | No deploy platform coverage found | Railway and Supabase today; Vercel next |
| Proves a finding before reporting it | AI triage and reachability; dynamic testing in beta | Code findings come with a failing test |
| Confirms the fix in your live systems | No check after merge or deploy described | Closed only when live state matches the fix |
| Works without a security team | Free for small teams; deep workflows aimed at AppSec teams | Built for teams with no security hire |
| Pricing | Free up to 10 contributors. Teams is $30 per contributor per month for Code or Supply Chain and $15 for Secrets, about $1,500 a month for 20 contributors on all three. | Indie Hacker plan is free. Team and Enterprise are priced per company, not per seat or alert. |
Where Averil is better
Past the codeSemgrep covers code, dependencies and secrets. I also investigate AWS, Google Workspace, Railway and Supabase, where many incidents start.
Proven with a testSemgrep filters noise with AI triage and reachability. I report a code finding only with a failing test that shows it’s real.
Owned until it’s fixedSemgrep’s model ends at a pull request. I keep the case open until your live systems match the fix.
Cases in SlackSemgrep’s Slack app sends notifications. I work each case in a Slack thread.
One price for the companySemgrep charges per contributor for each module. I’m priced per company.
Where Semgrep is strong
- Precise, customisable static analysis, with AI triage that learns from your past decisions.
- A generous free tier that includes AI triage, autofix and reachability.
- Guardian checks code inside Claude Code, Cursor and other agents as it’s written.
- Agentic workflows that hunt logic and authentication flaws rules alone miss.
Which should you choose?
Choose Semgrep ifyou want precise, rule-based code scanning you can customise, inside your developers’ IDEs and coding agents.
Choose Averil ifyou want someone to take each finding to a verified fix, and to cover the cloud, accounts and platforms beyond your code.
Use both ifyou like Semgrep’s scanning. I can work its findings alongside everything else and confirm the fixes in production.
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Based on Semgrep's public website, documentation and pricing, checked on October 27, 2026. If something here is out of date, email averil@averil.ai. Semgrep is a trademark of its owner.