Comparison
SafeWeave vs Checkmarx
Checkmarx is a long-established enterprise application security vendor whose Checkmarx One platform covers SAST, SCA, IaC, and other testing types with the governance and reporting large security organizations expect. SafeWeave is lighter weight and developer-first: it runs locally and inside the AI editor via MCP. The two serve different buyers, and this comparison stays honest about that.
Side by side
| Dimension | SafeWeave | Checkmarx |
|---|---|---|
| AI-editor / MCP-native | MCP-native — scans launch from inside AI editors as code is written, with no separate console required. | Centered on an enterprise platform with IDE plugins; not built around the Model Context Protocol. |
| Local execution / code privacy | Scans run locally on the developer machine; source stays in your environment for a scan. | Typically delivered as a managed/cloud platform (with on-prem options) where analysis runs in the platform. |
| Install effort | Single MCP server added to an editor config — minutes to first scan, no platform onboarding. | Enterprise onboarding: platform setup, project configuration, and policy/governance rollout. |
| Scan model | 8 scanners in a typical ~12s local pass, optimized for fast in-editor feedback. | Comprehensive enterprise scanning across SAST, SCA, IaC and more, with deep policy and reporting. |
| Pricing posture / entry price | Open-core (MIT core) with public pricing: $0 Free, $15 Developer Pro, $29 Cloud, $99 Team. | Enterprise, quote-based pricing arranged through sales. |
| Best-fit use case | Individual developers and small teams who want fast, local, in-editor security without enterprise overhead. | Large enterprises needing centralized AppSec governance, compliance reporting, and broad program management. |
Checkmarx: An established enterprise application security platform (Checkmarx One) spanning SAST, SCA, IaC, and more. Comparisons are qualitative and architectural — capabilities and pricing change, so verify the latest details on each vendor’s site.
When to choose which
Choose SafeWeave when…
Choose SafeWeave if you are a developer or small team that wants security feedback in seconds, locally, inside your AI editor, with transparent self-serve pricing.
Choose Checkmarx when…
Choose Checkmarx if you are running an enterprise AppSec program that needs centralized governance, detailed compliance reporting, and a vendor relationship with dedicated support.
FAQ
Is SafeWeave an enterprise AppSec platform like Checkmarx?
No, and it does not try to be. Checkmarx targets enterprise AppSec programs with centralized governance and reporting. SafeWeave targets developers who want fast, local, MCP-native scanning in their editor with self-serve pricing.
How does pricing compare?
SafeWeave publishes its pricing ($0 Free, $15 Developer Pro, $29 Cloud, $99 Team). Checkmarx uses enterprise, quote-based pricing arranged through its sales team.
Can the two be used together?
Yes. Developers can use SafeWeave locally for fast feedback while an organization runs Checkmarx as its enterprise program of record. They address different stages of the workflow.
See SafeWeave in your editor
Eight scanners, ~12 seconds, running locally and MCP-native. Free forever to start — no credit card required.