What does AI recommend for ci/cd application security scanning tools?

Snyk remains the dominant recommendation for CI/CD application security, consistently cited by AI assistants for its developer-first approach. However, Semgrep has seen a dramatic rise in mentions since late 2025, now challenging established players as a top alternative for fast, customizable static analysis.

Which ci/cd application security scanning tools brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 1,054 AI responses, Snyk is mentioned most, named in 78% of them, followed by Sonarsource (51%) and Semgrep (46%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,054 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.

Best CI/CD application security scanning tools, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,054 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

CI/CD Application Security Scanning Tools

191 brands

ParseChatGPT + Google AI

Parse

https://parse.gl

Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best CI/CD Application Security Scanning Tools, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	SnykThe developer-first leader for code, open-source dependency, and container scanning.	The developer-first leader for code, open-source dependency, and container scanning.	78%
2	Sonarsource		51%
3	SemgrepA fast, customizable SAST tool with growing mentions for CI/CD integration.	A fast, customizable SAST tool with growing mentions for CI/CD integration.	46%
4	TrivyLightweight, open-source scanner for vulnerabilities in containers, code, and IaC.	Lightweight, open-source scanner for vulnerabilities in containers, code, and IaC.	45%
5	CheckmarxEnterprise-grade platform for comprehensive SAST, DAST, and SCA scanning needs.	Enterprise-grade platform for comprehensive SAST, DAST, and SCA scanning needs.	42%
6	GitHub		37%
7	OWASP Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)A popular open-source DAST tool for scanning running web applications.	A popular open-source DAST tool for scanning running web applications.	36%
8	AikidoA unified platform consolidating multiple scanners and focusing on actionable results.	A unified platform consolidating multiple scanners and focusing on actionable results.	32%
9	Checkov		29%
10	GitGuardian		26%
11	Aqua SecuritySpecializes in securing containerized and cloud-native environments like Kubernetes.	Specializes in securing containerized and cloud-native environments like Kubernetes.	17%
12	Anchore		17%
13	StackHawk		15%
14	Jenkins		15%
15	Truffle Security		13%
16	VeracodeEnterprise-grade scanning platform providing SAST, DAST, and SCA solutions.	Enterprise-grade scanning platform providing SAST, DAST, and SCA solutions.	13%
17	Cycode		12%
18	Wiz		12%
19	IriusRisk		10%
20	OWASP		9%
21	Microsoft		8%
22	Gitleaks		8%
23	Portswigger		6%
24	Mend		6%
25	KICS		5%
26	GitLabAn all-in-one DevSecOps platform with built-in security scanning for GitLab users.	An all-in-one DevSecOps platform with built-in security scanning for GitLab users.	5%
27	Terrascan		5%
28	Falco		4%
29	SentinelOne		4%
30	Xygeni		4%
31	HashiCorp		3%
32	Jit		3%
33	JetBrains		3%
34	Palo Alto Networks		3%
35	Black Duck		3%
36	GitlabAn all-in-one DevSecOps platform with built-in security scanning for GitLab users.	An all-in-one DevSecOps platform with built-in security scanning for GitLab users.	3%
37	Jfrog		3%
38	Atlassian		3%
39	Tfsec		3%
40	Sonatype		2%
41	ThreatModeler		2%
42	Open Policy Agent		2%
43	PVS-Studio		2%
44	Clair		2%
45	Beagle Security		2%
46	Kiuwan		2%
47	OpenText		2%
48	Grype		2%
49	Escape Technologies		2%
50	Apiiro		1%
51	Legit Security		1%
52	Contrast Security		1%
53	CircleCI		1%
54	Invicti		1%
55	Bandit		1%
56	OX Security		1%
57	Datadog		1%
58	Orca Security		1%
59	Bright Security		1%
60	Wallarm		1%
61	Amazon		<1%
62	Codesecure		<1%
63	DefectDojo		<1%
64	CloudBees		<1%
65	DuploCloud		<1%
66	SpectralOps		<1%
67	Cisco		<1%
68	Synopsys		<1%
69	gosec		<1%
70	Acunetix		<1%
71	Mend		<1%
72	nancy		<1%
73	ArmorCode		<1%
74	CrowdStrike		<1%
75	Plexicus		<1%
76	Sysdig		<1%
77	Conftest		<1%
78	Codacy		<1%
79	golangci-lint		<1%
80	pre-commit		<1%
81	Syft		<1%
82	Arnica		<1%
83	Tenable		<1%
84	Mend Renovate		<1%
85	Sigstore		<1%
86	Intruder		<1%
87	Frugal Testing		<1%
88	Check Point		<1%
89	Docker		<1%
90	Dradis		<1%
91	PipeGuard		<1%
92	Fidelis Cybersecurity		<1%
93	Harness		<1%
94	Retire.js		<1%
95	AccuKnox		<1%
96	Perforce		<1%
97	OWASP SAMM		<1%
98	AppCheck		<1%
99	CycloneDX		<1%
100	New Relic		<1%