Semgrep vs Windows

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureSemgrepWindows
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseLGPL-2.1free
LanguageOCamlShell
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, dockerdocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 16,146★ 52,787
First released20202023
ReplacesSonarQube, Snyk Code

Why pick each one

Choose Semgrep if…

  • Released under the LGPL-2.1 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 16.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in OCaml
Semgrep details

Choose Windows if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Mature project with 52.8k GitHub stars
Windows details

Frequently asked questions

Is Semgrep or Windows better?

Windows is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Semgrep if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Semgrep and Windows free and open-source?

Yes. Semgrep is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and Windows under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Semgrep and Windows with Docker?

Semgrep: yes. Windows: yes.

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