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Keep customer data in-house with privacy-focused tooling.
Open-source alternatives to Veracode
Compare community-driven replacements for Veracode in application security testing (sast/dast/sca) workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
Veracode
Comprehensive application security platform that provides static analysis, dynamic testing, and software composition analysis. Helps identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in code.Read more
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- 15Alternatives
- 7Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 7Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to Veracode.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Veracode.
crawlergo
Fastest to get started
Why teams pick it
Flexible output: JSON, Docker, or proxy push
All open-source alternatives
RapidScan
Automated multi-tool web vulnerability scanner for rapid assessments
Integration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsPython
Why teams choose it
- One‑step installation via pip
- Runs over 20 built‑in tools (nmap, dnsrecon, wafw00f, etc.) in a single command
- Cross‑checks findings to reduce false positives
Watch for
Parallel processing not yet supported; scans run sequentially
Migration highlight
Initial reconnaissance for a new web application
RapidScan enumerates subdomains, open ports, and common web technologies, delivering a categorized list of potential vulnerabilities in minutes.
Nuclei
Fast, template-driven vulnerability scanner with zero false positives
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyGo
Why teams choose it
- YAML‑based templates for easy custom vulnerability checks
- Ultra‑fast parallel scanning with request clustering
- Supports multiple protocols (HTTP, DNS, TCP, SSL, etc.)
Watch for
CLI‑centric; running as a service requires additional security hardening
Migration highlight
CI/CD pipeline integration
Automatically detect regressions on each commit and prevent vulnerable code from reaching production.
crawlergo
Headless Chrome crawler that harvests high-quality URLs for security testing
Fast to deployAI-powered workflowsGo
Why teams choose it
- Chrome headless rendering for accurate page analysis
- Intelligent form filling and automated submission
- Smart URL de‑duplication to reduce noise
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Requires a compatible Chromium installation
Migration highlight
Enrich passive vulnerability scanners
Feed high‑quality URL lists directly into scanners for deeper analysis
Archery
Unified vulnerability scanner for CI/CD pipelines and DevOps teams
Fast to deployIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsJavaScript
Why teams choose it
- Aggregates multiple open‑source scanners into a unified dashboard
- REST API and JIRA integration for automated remediation
- Supports authenticated and Selenium‑driven web scans
Watch for
Requires manual configuration of each underlying scanner
Migration highlight
CI/CD gate for web application releases
Automated scans block deployments when critical vulnerabilities are detected, preventing insecure code from reaching production.
Nikto
Comprehensive Perl-based web server vulnerability scanner that detects misconfigurations and known exploits
Active developmentFast to deployAI-powered workflowsPerl
Why teams choose it
- Extensive plugin database covering 6,700+ known vulnerabilities
- Multiple output formats (HTML, CSV, XML, JSON, Nessus, Metasploit)
- Flexible scanning options including evasion techniques and tuning levels
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Perl runtime required for source execution
Migration highlight
Pre‑deployment security audit
Identify outdated components and misconfigurations before a web application goes live.
KICS
Secure your infrastructure-as-code before deployment with KICS
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployOpen Policy Agent
Why teams choose it
- Broad IaC language support including Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Helm, Pulumi, and more
- Built‑in compliance and security rule sets covering industry standards
- Fast static analysis with low false‑positive rate
Watch for
Rule sets need periodic updates to stay current with new services
Migration highlight
Pre‑commit security scanning
Developers catch misconfigurations before code is pushed, preventing vulnerable infrastructure from entering version control.
Jackhammer
Unified platform for collaborative security scanning and vulnerability management
Fast to deployIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsJava
Why teams choose it
- Unified dashboard for team and individual scan results
- RBAC‑driven user and role management
- Plug‑in architecture supporting dozens of SAST/DAST tools
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Requires Docker/Sidekiq infrastructure for async processing
Migration highlight
Integrate SAST into CI pipeline
Developers receive immediate feedback on code vulnerabilities, reducing remediation time.
Raccoon
Fast, asynchronous reconnaissance suite for offensive security professionals
Permissive licenseFast to deployIntegration-friendlyPython
Why teams choose it
- Asyncio‑based parallel scanning for speed
- Built‑in Tor and proxy routing for anonymity
- Comprehensive DNS, WHOIS, TLS, and subdomain enumeration
Watch for
Requires external tools (Nmap, OpenSSL) pre‑installed
Migration highlight
Initial target profiling
Gather DNS records, WHOIS, and TLS details to build a baseline of the target’s infrastructure.
Why teams choose it
- Integrated real‑browser environment for JavaScript and AJAX analysis
- Adaptive concurrency with automatic server‑health monitoring
- Modular plugin system for custom checks and extensions
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Requires Ruby runtime, adding a language dependency
Migration highlight
Comprehensive corporate web portal assessment
Generates a detailed vulnerability report with reduced false positives across dynamic pages.
ZAP
Automated web app security scanner for developers and pentesters
Active developmentPermissive licensePrivacy-firstJava
Why teams choose it
- Automated vulnerability detection across web applications
- Manual testing tools including intercepting proxy and spider
- Seamless CI/CD integration via Docker and command‑line interfaces
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Requires a Java runtime environment
Migration highlight
CI/CD Pipeline Integration
Automatically scan each build and prevent deployment of vulnerable releases
Dependency-Check
Detect known vulnerabilities in project dependencies automatically.
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyJava
Why teams choose it
- CPE‑based detection links dependencies to official CVE records
- Direct integration with Maven, Gradle, Ant, and Jenkins
- Supports .NET, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, Elixir, and more via external analyzers
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Requires Java 11 and internet access
Migration highlight
CI Build Validation
Builds automatically fail when newly discovered CVEs are found in dependencies.
BinAbsInspector
Static binary analyzer for automated vulnerability detection via abstract interpretation
Fast to deployIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsJava
Why teams choose it
- Abstract interpretation on Ghidra Pcode for architecture‑agnostic analysis
- Built‑in checkers for 15+ CWE vulnerability classes
- Runs in GUI, headless, or Docker environments
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Requires Ghidra and Z3 setup before use
Migration highlight
Automated security audit of legacy firmware
Identify buffer overflows, integer overflows, and use‑after‑free bugs across ARM binaries without source code.
Vulnhuntr
AI-driven static analysis uncovers remote exploit chains in Python code
Fast to deployIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsPython
Why teams choose it
- LLM‑driven call‑chain analysis to uncover multi‑step vulnerabilities
- Automatic proof‑of‑concept generation with confidence scoring
- Supports Claude, OpenAI GPT, and experimental Ollama back‑ends
Watch for
Limited to Python codebases
Migration highlight
Automated security audit of a new Python web framework
Identified hidden RCE and XSS vectors, enabling developers to patch before release
OSV-Scanner
Comprehensive vulnerability scanner for code, containers, and licenses
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyGo
Why teams choose it
- Supports 20+ language ecosystems and 19+ lockfile types
- Layer‑aware container image scanning for OS and language packages
- Guided remediation suggests version upgrades based on severity and ROI
Watch for
Guided remediation is still experimental
Migration highlight
CI pipeline integration
Automatically fail builds when high‑severity vulnerabilities are detected in dependencies.
Nebula
AI-driven CLI assistant that automates penetration testing workflows
Active developmentPermissive licensePrivacy-firstPython
Why teams choose it
- AI‑Powered Internet Search via agents for up‑to‑date security context
- Automated note‑taking and command logging for comprehensive reports
- Real‑time AI insights derived from terminal tool outputs
Watch for
Requires at least 16 GB RAM and Python 3.11+
Migration highlight
Rapid vulnerability enumeration during a red‑team engagement
Nebula parses nmap output, suggests exploit paths, and logs findings automatically.
Choosing a application security testing (sast/dast/sca) alternative
Teams replacing Veracode in application security testing (sast/dast/sca) workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 7 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Veracode.