Tool overview
Socket is listed under Cybersecurity AI tools.
What is Socket?
Socket analyzes open-source packages and dependency behavior to detect malicious code, risky updates, typo-squatting, and software supply-chain threats.
Best for
Engineering teams protecting JavaScript and broader open-source dependency workflows
Who is it for?
Decision note
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Key features
Malicious package detection
Dependency behavior analysis
Pull request security checks
Package intelligence and alerts
Use cases
Reviewing dependency updates
Blocking malicious packages
Monitoring supply-chain risk
Pros
- Detects malicious and risky dependencies before merge
- Combines package behavior, reachability, and policy signals
- Supports developer, CI/CD, and enterprise firewall workflows
Limitations
Findings depend on repository access, integrations, rules, and deployment context. Security teams should validate severity, exploitability, remediation changes, and policy impact before treating automated results as final.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
Socket Free costs $0 and includes unlimited developers and repositories with 1,000 scans per month. Team starts at $25 per developer monthly, Business at $50 per developer monthly, and annual billing advertises a 20% saving. Enterprise terms are tailored. No separate timed trial was confirmed.
Supported languages
- English
Integrations
GitHub
GitLab
Bitbucket
Jenkins
Azure DevOps
Vanta
Slack
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