Deva vs Snyk
Both Deva and Snyk scan code for security vulnerabilities. Snyk is a mature developer-first platform with strong SCA, container, and IaC coverage and a cloud-based scanning model. Deva is an IDE-native scanner with AI-assisted fix generation, multi-model AI routing, and on-device operation suitable for air-gapped environments.
Side-by-side comparison
| Dimension | Deva IDE | Snyk |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment model | Local IDE. Scanner runs on-device. CLI (dsc) for CI/CD integration. | Cloud platform with IDE plugins, CLI, and CI/CD integrations. Some scanning runs locally, some in Snyk's cloud. |
| Air-gapped support | Yes. Full scanner functionality runs offline. Catalog updates ship as a snapshot for air-gapped deployments. | Snyk offers a Broker for on-premise scanning, but the management plane is cloud-based. Full air-gapped deployment requires Snyk Enterprise and is not the default architecture. |
| SAST coverage | 970+ CWE rules across 84 categories with AST and taint tracking. 163 taint-mode rules. YAML rule format compatible with Semgrep. | Snyk Code uses a deep-program-analysis engine with strong coverage across the OWASP Top 10. Proprietary rule set. |
| SCA (supply chain) | 27,000+ CVE advisories across 2,800+ packages. Sync from NVD, GHSA, OSV. | Snyk's vulnerability database is one of the most comprehensive in the industry. Coverage across npm, Maven, PyPI, RubyGems, NuGet, Go, Composer, and more, with proprietary research adding advisories not yet in public databases. |
| Container and IaC scanning | Configuration scanning for Dockerfile, Kubernetes manifests, Terraform, YAML, JSON. Not a primary surface. | Container scanning, Kubernetes scanning, and IaC scanning are dedicated product lines with strong feature depth. |
| AI fix generation | Built in. AI fix suggestions are compliance-aware and run through the model of your choice (Claude, GPT, Gemini, or local Deva Coder). | Snyk DeepCode AI provides automated fix suggestions. Runs in Snyk's cloud. |
| Compliance mapping | 17 frameworks built in with code-level control mapping. SARIF and OSCAL exports include compliance metadata. | Compliance reports available, but framework-to-control mapping is less granular and more focused on policy violations than specific control clauses. |
| AI coding assistant | First-party. Multi-model AI assistant integrated into the IDE. | Not a feature. Snyk is focused on scanning, not code generation. |
| Pricing | Free during beta. Paid tiers planned. | Free tier with limits. Paid plans start at $25/dev/month (Snyk Team) and scale up to Enterprise with custom pricing. |
| Enterprise maturity | Early-stage. 10 active user teams as of May 2026. | Established. Fortune 500 deployments. SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR ready. |
Where Deva is strong
- AI coding assistant and scanner in one tool, not two products to integrate.
- True air-gapped operation without an enterprise add-on.
- Compliance mapping to 17 frameworks at code level, with audit-ready SARIF and OSCAL exports.
- Compliance-aware AI fix generation.
- YAML rulepacks compatible with Semgrep format for portability.
Where Snyk is strong
- Industry-leading supply-chain vulnerability database with proprietary research.
- Mature container, Kubernetes, and IaC scanning product lines.
- Enterprise-ready: certifications, RBAC, audit logging, large-deployment tooling.
- Strong ecosystem of integrations (Jira, Slack, ServiceNow, Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
- Established support, training, and professional services.
Which one fits your use case
You need an integrated AI coding assistant plus scanner plus compliance evidence.
Snyk is a scanner. Deva is a development environment with scanning, AI, and compliance built in.
You operate in classified, air-gapped, or controlled environments.
Deva's air-gapped operation is the default. Snyk's air-gapped deployment is an enterprise add-on with caveats.
Your primary need is best-in-class supply-chain vulnerability detection.
Snyk's vulnerability database is one of the most comprehensive available, with proprietary research advisories.
You need mature container and IaC scanning alongside SAST.
Snyk Container, Kubernetes, and IaC are dedicated product lines with feature depth Deva does not yet match.
Verdict
Snyk is the more mature platform with broader coverage across containers, Kubernetes, and IaC. Deva is the more architecturally appropriate choice for regulated environments and the more integrated experience for developers who want AI coding plus scanning plus compliance in a single tool. The decision tends to come down to deployment constraints (cloud vs air-gapped) and product scope (scanning-only vs integrated IDE).