Comparison · Static code analysis
Audityxe vs Semgrep
What is the difference between Audityxe and Semgrep?
Audityxe is not a SAST tool: Semgrep scans source code with pattern rules to find security bugs, while Audityxe audits a deployed website's headers, TLS, DNS, SEO, and accessibility without reading any code.
Semgrep is a static-analysis tool that scans source code with pattern-based rules to find bugs and security issues.
Side by side
| Audityxe | Semgrep | |
|---|---|---|
| What it analyzes | A live URL (the deployed site, audited from the outside) | Source code (SAST) with pattern-based rules |
| Custom rules | No custom rule engine; fixed, documented checks | Yes — writable rules |
| Needs source access | No | Yes |
| Findings | Configuration and discoverability issues of a live site | Insecure code patterns, injection and logic flaws in source |
Choose Audityxe when
- You want an outside-in check of the running site.
Choose Semgrep when
- You want to find insecure patterns in your own code before it ships.
Using them together
Use Semgrep in pull requests and Audityxe after deployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Audityxe a SAST scanner?
No. SAST analyzes source code; Audityxe audits a live URL and never sees your code.
Does Audityxe support custom rules or plugins?
No. The checks are fixed and documented on the methodology page; there is no plugin or custom-rule system.
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