The 100-Repo Benchmark
Debuggix ran a head-to-head comparison across 100 public GitHub repositories. Both platforms were configured with default settings to simulate how a typical developer would use them. We measured detection breadth, false positive rate, and developer time required to triage findings.
| Metric | Snyk | Debuggix |
|---|---|---|
| Detection breadth | High. Covers dependencies, code quality, containers, IaC. | Very high. 9 engines covering SAST, secrets, dependencies, containers, IaC, JS/TS. |
| Repos with findings | 98 of 100 | 100 of 100 |
| Average findings per repo | 84 | 97 (raw) / 8 (after AI filter) |
| False positive rate | 80% | 92% reduction from raw |
| Developer time per repo | 45 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Free tier | Limited (basic scans) | 10 public scans/month (all engines) |
| Paid starting price | $25/user/month + enterprise fees | $29/month (100 private scans) |
| AI noise filtering | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Reads project documentation | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Zero configuration | ❌ Requires setup | ✅ Paste URL, scan |
| Enterprise sales required | ✅ Yes for advanced plans | ❌ No |
False Positive Analysis
Snyk flags aggressively. In the 100-repo test, Snyk produced 8,412 total findings. After manual triage, 6,724 were false positives (80%). Most false positives came from test files, build scripts, and intentional patterns that Snyk could not distinguish from production code.
Debuggix ran 9 engines and produced 9,700 raw findings—more than Snyk because more engines find more issues. But after AI filtering that read project documentation, only 800 findings remained (8 per repo). The AI correctly identified test directories, recognized build scripts, and understood intentional patterns documented in README files.
The result: A developer using Snyk spends 45 minutes triaging findings per repository. A developer using Debuggix spends 5 minutes reviewing the filtered report.
Pricing Comparison
Snyk's pricing is designed for enterprises. The free tier is limited. Paid plans start around $25 per user per month but scale quickly with additional features and users. Enterprise pricing requires a sales call and contract.
Debuggix offers a free tier with 10 public scans per month (all engines included). Pro is $29 per month for 100 private scans with AI fixes and GitHub PR integration. Pro Plus is $50 per month for 500 private scans with team seats, API access, and Slack integration. No sales calls. No enterprise contracts.
💰 The math for a solo developer: Snyk would cost $25/month for a single user but the free tier is limited. Debuggix free tier is sufficient for most open source work. For private repos, Debuggix Pro at $29/month is less than many developers spend on coffee.
When to Choose Snyk
Snyk is still the right choice for some teams:
- You have a dedicated security team to manage false positives
- You need SOC2 or compliance reporting that requires Snyk
- You are already deeply integrated into the Snyk ecosystem
- You have the budget for enterprise pricing
When to Choose Debuggix
- You are a solo developer, indie hacker, or small team without security personnel
- You are tired of triaging hundreds of false positives
- You want a scanner that works in 60 seconds with zero configuration
- You want AI that reads your documentation and understands context
- You do not want to talk to a salesperson
The Verdict
Snyk is powerful but noisy and expensive. It assumes you have a security team. Debuggix assumes you have a product to ship. For most developers and small teams, Debuggix offers the broadest detection with the lowest false positive rate and simplest setup. Try it free.