Semgrep vs Black Duck

Black Duck and Semgrep are both software composition analysis solutions. Black Duck enterprise SCA platform with deep open-source detection, license compliance, and code origin analysis, while Semgrep lightweight, open-source static analysis with intuitive pattern-matching rules and fast scan performance. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Choose Black Duck if most thorough open-source detection including undeclared and embedded components is your priority and enterprises needing the deepest open-source detection including undeclared components, M&A due diligence, and regulatory compliance for software supply chain. Choose Semgrep if open-source core engine with no licensing costs for CLI usage matters most and security-conscious development teams that want fast, customizable static analysis with the ability to write organization-specific security rules.

Black Duck starts at Custom enterprise pricing (typically $40K+ annually) (enterprise license (project-based)). Semgrep starts at Free (open-source CLI) / Team from $40/developer/month / Enterprise custom (per-developer (monthly)). As always, the sticker price only tells part of the story. Factor in add-ons, implementation costs, and what's actually included at each tier.

It depends on how deeply Semgrep is embedded in your stack. Most teams run both in parallel for a few weeks before cutting over. Check whether Black Duck supports importing your existing configs or policies. That's usually the biggest time sink.