Trivy vs Semgrep

Semgrep and Trivy are both static analysis solutions. Semgrep lightweight, open-source static analysis with intuitive pattern-matching rules and fast scan performance, while Trivy open-source vulnerability scanner for containers, file systems, IaC, and Kubernetes with zero-config setup. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Choose Semgrep if open-source core engine with no licensing costs for CLI usage is your priority and security-conscious development teams that want fast, customizable static analysis with the ability to write organization-specific security rules. Choose Trivy if completely free and open source with no licensing costs matters most and devOps and platform engineering teams that need a fast, open-source vulnerability scanner for containers and Kubernetes environments with zero configuration overhead.

Semgrep starts at Free (open-source CLI) / Team from $40/developer/month / Enterprise custom (per-developer (monthly)). Trivy starts at Free (open source) / Aqua Platform for enterprise features (open source with commercial aqua platform). 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 Trivy is embedded in your stack. Most teams run both in parallel for a few weeks before cutting over. Check whether Semgrep supports importing your existing configs or policies. That's usually the biggest time sink.