SecPortal vs Semgrep
SAST plus everything else
Semgrep is a powerful SAST engine — and SecPortal uses it under the hood. But SecPortal wraps it in a managed platform with SCA, external scanning, authenticated testing, AI reports, and client delivery.
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| Feature | SecPortal | Semgrep |
|---|---|---|
| SAST scanning | ||
| SCA scanning | Supply Chain only | |
| External domain scanning | ||
| Authenticated web scanning | ||
| Managed platform (no CLI) | ||
| Engagement management | ||
| AI-powered reports | ||
| Client portal | ||
| Compliance tracking | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Pricing model | From free | Per-developer |
SecPortal vs Semgrep: from CLI scanning tool to managed security platform
Semgrep is an excellent static analysis engine. Its pattern-matching approach, extensive rule library, and multi-language support make it one of the best open-source SAST tools available. For development teams that want to integrate static analysis into their CI/CD pipelines, Semgrep provides a fast, low-noise scanning experience with rules that are easy to write and understand. The Semgrep App adds a dashboard for managing rules and viewing results across repositories.
However, Semgrep is a scanning engine, not a security operations platform. It excels at finding code-level vulnerabilities but does not scan external domains, test web applications behind authentication, manage security engagements, or deliver results to clients. SecPortal actually uses Semgrep under the hood for its SAST capabilities, so you get the same rule coverage and detection quality. But SecPortal wraps that engine in a managed platform with SCA, domain scanning, web testing, AI reporting, and client delivery — turning a developer tool into a complete security workflow.
Where Semgrep falls short for security teams
SAST-Only Focus
Semgrep is a static analysis tool. It does not scan external domains, test web applications behind authentication, or perform dynamic application security testing.
CLI-Based Workflow
Semgrep is primarily a command-line tool. Running scans requires CLI installation, rule configuration, and terminal familiarity. There is no managed scanning platform.
No Engagement Management
Semgrep has no concept of security engagements, client relationships, or assessment workflows. It is a scanning engine, not a security operations platform.
No Client Portal
There is no built-in mechanism for sharing findings with external clients. Results stay in the developer environment or Semgrep App dashboard.
No AI-Powered Reports
Semgrep produces finding listings in SARIF, JSON, or text format. It does not generate executive summaries, client-ready reports, or remediation roadmaps.
Limited SCA Coverage
Semgrep Supply Chain provides dependency scanning, but it is a separate product with separate pricing and does not match dedicated SCA tools in depth.
What SecPortal adds to the picture
Semgrep Inside, Plus More
SecPortal uses Semgrep as its SAST engine, giving you the same rule coverage. But it wraps that engine in a managed platform with SCA, domain scanning, and web testing.
Managed Platform, No CLI
Connect your Git provider via OAuth and run scans from the browser. No CLI installation, no rule configuration, no terminal commands required.
Full-Stack Scanning
SAST (via Semgrep) plus SCA (dependency auditing), external domain scanning (16 modules), and authenticated web testing (17 modules) in one platform.
AI-Powered Reports
Transform code scan findings into executive summaries, technical reports, and remediation roadmaps. Combine code findings with domain and web findings in one report.
Branded Client Portal
Share all findings — SAST, SCA, domain, and web — through a secure branded portal where clients review results and track remediation.
Engagement Workflow
Manage code scans within structured engagements alongside other assessment types. Track findings, assign team members, and deliver unified reports.
Why teams switch to SecPortal
- Keep Semgrep's SAST capabilities while adding SCA, domain scanning, and authenticated web testing in one platform
- Move from CLI-based scanning to a managed platform that runs scans automatically via Git provider OAuth integration
- Generate AI-powered client-ready reports from your SAST findings instead of working with raw SARIF or JSON output
- Give clients a branded portal to view code security findings alongside external and web application scan results
- Manage code security scans within the same engagement workflow used for all other security assessment types
- Schedule recurring code scans for continuous monitoring without maintaining cron jobs or CI pipeline configurations
- Track compliance by mapping SAST and SCA findings to frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Cyber Essentials
- Start free with built-in code scanning and scale pricing with your business instead of per-developer seat costs
Get the full picture
SAST, SCA, domain scanning, and web testing — managed and delivered from one platform.
No credit card required. Free plan available forever.