SNYK ALTERNATIVE
A Snyk alternative that reasons over your own code
Snyk is a strong platform, especially for open source dependencies. Nurbak takes a different angle: its own self-hosted AI model reasons over the code your team writes, covers dependencies and secrets in the same scan, and charges per repo, not per developer.
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AI reasoning over your code
Nurbak follows data across files to find IDOR, auth and JWT flaws, SSRF or SQL injection, and explains each one in plain language with file and line.
Your code stays off third-party AI
The analysis runs on Nurbak's self-hosted model on ephemeral infrastructure, not on OpenAI or Anthropic, with a hash-chained audit trail.
Per-repo pricing
USD 79/month for 1 repo, USD 199/month for up to 5. Adding developers to the team doesn't change the bill.
Fix PRs with a regression test
One click opens a pull request with the fix and a security test that keeps the bug from coming back.
Snyk vs Nurbak at a glance
A factual summary based on the information Snyk publishes on its website (September 2026). Products and plans change, so check snyk.io for current details.
| Aspect | Snyk | Nurbak |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Developer security platform: Snyk Open Source (SCA), Snyk Code (SAST), Container, IaC, Secrets and API & Web (DAST) | The security of your repo: your own code, dependencies, secrets and CI and IaC configuration |
| Code analysis (SAST) | Snyk Code, described by Snyk as AI-powered SAST | Nurbak's own AI model reasons over the code across files |
| Where the code is analyzed | Varies by product and setup. See their site | Nurbak's self-hosted model on ephemeral infrastructure, not sent to OpenAI or Anthropic |
| Dependencies (SCA) | Snyk Open Source, with its own vulnerability database, license compliance and monitoring | Known CVEs from the OSV database |
| Fixes | One-click fix pull requests for dependency upgrades and Snyk Agent Fix for code | One-click pull request with the fix and a security regression test |
| Other coverage | Containers, IaC, secrets and API & web testing | GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform and Kubernetes, secrets in git history, critical code without tests |
| Pricing model | Free plan with usage limits, a Team plan, and Enterprise with credit-based pricing per active contributor for several products. See their site | Per repo, not per developer: USD 79/month (1 repo), USD 199/month (up to 5), Enterprise above 5 |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Snyk if
You need a broad platform that also covers containers and dynamic testing, with deep open source dependency features like license compliance, and integrations in the IDE and CI across many teams.
Choose Nurbak if
You want an AI that reads your own code like a pentester, with the analysis on a self-hosted model, fixes as pull requests with tests, and a price based on repos, not headcount.
Use both if
You want to keep Snyk for dependencies and containers and add Nurbak as a reasoning-based review of the code your team writes.
How to try Nurbak next to Snyk
Create an account and connect GitHub. Public and private repos both work.
Pick a repo. Nurbak's own model analyzes it on ephemeral infrastructure.
Get a 0 to 100 security score and findings with file, line and a plain-language explanation.
Open a pull request with the fix and a regression test in one click.
Compare the findings with your Snyk results. Nothing needs to be migrated.
Snyk alternative FAQ
What is the best Snyk alternative?
It depends on what you use Snyk for. If it's mainly dependencies and containers, look for strong SCA and container scanning. If you want deeper review of your own code with AI, analysis on a model that doesn't send your code to third-party AI providers, and per-repo pricing, Nurbak is built for that. Other tools often compared with Snyk include SonarQube, Semgrep and Aikido.
Does Snyk do SAST?
Yes. Snyk Code is Snyk's SAST product, which Snyk describes as AI-powered. Nurbak's SAST uses its own self-hosted model that reasons across files. See AI SAST for how it works, and SAST vs DAST for where each approach fits.
Aikido vs Snyk vs Nurbak: what's the difference?
Aikido and Snyk are both broad platforms that combine several scanners, such as SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC and containers. Nurbak is narrower on purpose: it concentrates on your GitHub repo, with AI reasoning over your code, fixes as pull requests and per-repo pricing. If you need cloud or runtime coverage, a broad platform may fit better.
Is my code sent to a third-party AI?
The analysis runs on Nurbak's own self-hosted model on ephemeral infrastructure, so your code is not sent to OpenAI or Anthropic to be analyzed, and every step is recorded in a hash-chained audit trail. Only if you ask for a fix pull request and give explicit consent is the fix generated with Claude.
How does pricing compare?
Snyk has a free plan and paid plans, and for Enterprise it uses credits charged per active contributor for products like Code and Open Source (check their site for current details). Nurbak charges per repo, not per developer: the first scan is free with the 3 most important findings in full and 1 free fix PR, then USD 79/month for 1 repo or USD 199/month for up to 5 repos with daily scans. See pricing.
Can Nurbak find vulnerable dependencies like Snyk?
Yes. Nurbak checks your dependencies against the OSV database and reports known CVEs next to the code findings. Snyk offers more dependency features, like license compliance, so if SCA is your main need, compare both. More in software composition analysis.
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Scan my repoSnyk, SonarQube, Semgrep and Aikido are trademarks of their respective owners. This comparison is based on publicly available information from their websites as of September 2026 and may change.