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Comparison · Infra & APIs
Depot vs Semgrep
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Depot and Semgrep — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Depot vs Semgrep: at a glance
| Feature | Depot | Semgrep |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Infra & APIs | Infra & APIs |
| Velocity score | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Sparks · 30d | 2 | 0 |
| Top themes | depot-ci, api-and-cli, test-analytics, agent-ops | static-analysis, sast, taint-tracking, language-support |
| Last editorial update | 3d ago | 5h ago |
| Website | — | Visit → |
What is Depot?
Depot pushes its CI product toward agent control and test intelligence as it nears platform maturity.
Depot accelerates container builds and CI, and the recent stretch is almost entirely about maturing Depot CI from runner into platform. In a single window it shipped a GA API and CLI, a test-results product with cross-provider analytics, plus workflow browsing, usage tracking, nested virtualization, and AI failure diagnosis via Sherlock.
What is Semgrep?
Semgrep grinds forward on language coverage and Pro taint-engine performance
Semgrep's recent releases are a steady stream of language-parser improvements (Dart typed metavariables, PHP 8.5, Scala 3.4 traits, Kotlin grammar) paired with sustained performance work on the Pro interfile taint engine and rule parsing, including 5x faster JSON rule loading in 1.162.0. Output and infra controls also got attention, like a configurable match-context cap for minified files.
Depot vs Semgrep: editorial side-by-side
Depot
10.0INFRA · APIS
Depot pushes its CI product toward agent control and test intelligence as it nears platform maturity.
◆ Current state
Depot accelerates container builds and CI, and the recent stretch is almost entirely about maturing Depot CI from runner into platform. In a single window it shipped a GA API and CLI, a test-results product with cross-provider analytics, plus workflow browsing, usage tracking, nested virtualization, and AI failure diagnosis via Sherlock.
◆ Where it's heading
Depot is making Depot CI both programmable and observable: the GA API and CLI expose every dashboard action to scripts and agents, while test results and Sherlock add the diagnostic layer on top. Notably, the test analytics reach into GitHub Actions too — a wedge to pull Actions users onto Depot without forcing a full migration first.
◆ Prediction
Expect the API surface and test analytics to deepen together — agent-driven retries informed by flaky-test detection — as Depot positions CI as something agents operate, not just humans.
Semgrep
5.0INFRA · APIS
Semgrep grinds forward on language coverage and Pro taint-engine performance
◆ Current state
Semgrep's recent releases are a steady stream of language-parser improvements (Dart typed metavariables, PHP 8.5, Scala 3.4 traits, Kotlin grammar) paired with sustained performance work on the Pro interfile taint engine and rule parsing, including 5x faster JSON rule loading in 1.162.0. Output and infra controls also got attention, like a configurable match-context cap for minified files.
◆ Where it's heading
The direction is breadth (more languages parsed accurately) and depth (faster, more precise cross-file taint analysis in the Pro engine). The recent interfile taint redesign and parallelized taint-config computation point to scaling Pro scans on large codebases as the priority.
◆ Prediction
Expect continued per-language parser upgrades and further Pro taint-engine performance and precision work.
Alternatives to Depot and Semgrep
Other Infra & APIs products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Depot or Semgrep.
Woodpecker CI
Woodpecker CI hardens agent security and forge handling through its 3.14 release candidates
Dive
Dive's changelog shows a long-dormant Docker image explorer with sparse releases
Drone CI
Harness Open Source fills in git-platform features: LFS, Code Owners, PR workflows
Coder
Coder ships security backports across its 2.29 and 2.31 maintenance lines
Auth0
Auth0 is quietly building the identity layer for AI agents and non-human clients.
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Recent activity from Depot and Semgrep
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 4d agoDepotDepot CI API and CLI are now generally available ⚡
- 4d agoSemgrepv1.165.0: cap match context for minified files
- 6d agoDepotTest results for your CI jobs are now available in beta ⚡
- 7d agoDepotDepot CI usage now on the org usage page
- 7d agoDepotExplore Depot CI activity by repository and workflow
- 7d agoDepotDepot CI now supports link-local IPv6
- 10d agoDepotView or copy docs pages as markdown
- 12d agoSemgrepv1.164.0: Dart typed metavariables, cgroup-aware memory
- 24d agoSemgrepv1.163.0: PHP 8.5 parsing, faster CI startup
- 1mo agoSemgrepv1.162.0: 5x faster JSON rule parsing, better taint
- 1mo agoSemgrepv1.161.0: Scala 3.4 trait parameters parsed
- 1mo agoSemgrepv1.160.0: Scala tree-sitter parser, variadic taint
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Depot and Semgrep?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Depot is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 10.0 vs 5.0), with 2 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Depot better than Semgrep?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Depot is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 10.0 vs 5.0), with 2 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Infra & APIs products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Depot?
Top Depot alternatives in Infra & APIs are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Depot alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/depot for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Semgrep?
Top Semgrep alternatives in Infra & APIs are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Semgrep alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/semgrep for the full list with editorial commentary on each.