Semgrep is powerful for teams with dedicated security engineers writing custom rules. AquilaX is for everyone else β self-learning AI that delivers accurate results from day one, with 32 scanners Semgrep simply doesn't have.
Semgrep's power comes from its rule DSL β but that's also its biggest weakness. You need security engineers who understand your codebase AND know how to write Semgrep patterns. Miss a pattern? Miss a vulnerability.
Semgrep requires ongoing rule maintenance. New frameworks, new libraries, new attack patterns = new rules to write.
AquilaX's Securitron AI builds a security model specific to your organization. It understands your frameworks, your patterns, your tech stack β no rules required. Connect your repo and scanning starts immediately.
No security engineers needed to configure. No rules to write. No maintenance overhead.
| Capability | AquilaX | Semgrep |
|---|---|---|
| SAST β Static Code Analysis | β AI-powered, no rules needed | β Rule-based, highly customizable |
| SCA β Dependency Scanning | β 40+ package managers | β οΈ Semgrep Supply Chain (paid) |
| DAST β Dynamic Testing | β Full runtime attack simulation | β οΈ Not confirmed available |
| Secrets Detection | β 300+ secret patterns | β οΈ Secrets scanning (paid tier) |
| PII Detection | β GDPR/CCPA-aware AI | β οΈ Not confirmed available |
| Container Security | β Image + runtime | β οΈ Not confirmed available |
| IaC Security | β Terraform, K8s, Helm | β οΈ Community rules exist |
| API Security Testing | β OWASP API Top 10 | β οΈ Not confirmed available |
| Malware Detection | β Unique capability | β οΈ Not confirmed available |
| AI Code Scanning (Vibe) | β Dedicated scanner | β οΈ Not confirmed available |
| Compliance Reports | β SOC2, PCI, HIPAA, ISO | β οΈ Not confirmed available |
| Self-Learning AI | β Per-organization model | β Rules-based only |
| Custom Rules / Patterns | β οΈ Via AI fine-tuning | β Core differentiator |
| Time to First Scan | β Minutes (connect repo) | β οΈ Hours to days (rule setup) |
| On-Premises Option | β Full support | β Available |
| Free Tier | β Unlimited repos, free | β οΈ Limited free tier |
Stop writing YAML rules. Let AquilaX's AI learn your codebase and find the vulnerabilities that matter β across your entire stack.
160+ security teams Β· 57B+ lines scanned Β· On-premises available