Socket.dev Pricing
Plans and cost breakdown for 2026
Free Tier Available
Free tier available, paid plans from $25/seat/month
by Socket Inc. · Security
Is Socket.dev Worth It?
What You Get
- + Real-time threat detection
- + Comprehensive package analysis
- + Easy GitHub integration
- + Proactive security approach
- + Developer-friendly workflow integration
What to Watch Out For
- - Limited language support beyond JavaScript and Python
- - Can generate false positives
- - Relatively new platform with evolving features
- - Premium features required for larger teams
Security Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Pricing Model | Starting Price | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socket.dev (this tool) | Freemium | Free tier available, paid plans from $25/seat/month | Socket Inc. |
| Aikido Security | Freemium | Free tier (2 users, 10 repos); Basic $300/month (10 users, 100 repos); Pro $600/month | Aikido Security |
| Allstar by OpenSSF | Free | Free and open source | Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) |
| Apiiro | Paid | Contact for pricing | Apiiro |
| Aqua Security AI | Paid | Custom pricing | Aqua Security |
| Arnica | Freemium | Free tier available; paid plans from $300/year (Core Business), Core Enterprise from $600/year | Arnica |
| Bearer | Freemium | Free tier available | Bearer Inc. |
| Bytebase | Freemium | Free (self-hosted Community, up to 20 users); Pro from $20/user/month (cloud-only); self-hosted paid features require Enterprise | Bytebase |
| Chainguard | Freemium | Up to 5 free images per organisation; Catalog starts at $19,000 for a team of 10 | Chainguard Inc. |
| Checkmarx | Enterprise | Custom pricing (typically ~$8K–$50K+/year depending on developers, modules, and term) | Checkmarx |
| Checkov | Open Source | Free and open source (Apache 2.0) | Prisma Cloud (Palo Alto Networks) |
Pricing FAQ
How much does Socket.dev cost?
Socket.dev uses a freemium pricing model. Plans start at Free tier available, paid plans from $25/seat/month.
Does Socket.dev have a free plan?
Yes, Socket.dev offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans start at Free tier available, paid plans from $25/seat/month.
Is Socket.dev worth the price?
Socket.dev offers real-time threat detection and comprehensive package analysis. However, consider that limited language support beyond javascript and python. Compare with alternatives to find the best value for your needs.
What are cheaper alternatives to Socket.dev?
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