Pricing Overview
Snyk uses a freemium pricing model that scales from individual developers to large enterprise teams. The Free plan provides a solid starting point with 200 open-source tests per month, 100 container tests per month, and 300 Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tests per month at no cost. The Team plan costs $25 per developer per month (billed annually) and removes all test limits while adding collaboration features like Jira integration and automated fix pull requests. The Enterprise plan uses custom pricing and adds advanced governance capabilities including SSO, role-based access control (RBAC), custom security policies, and SLA guarantees. This tiered approach means solo developers and small teams can start securing code immediately without budget approval, then upgrade as their security needs grow.
Plan Comparison
The table below breaks down what each Snyk plan includes:
| Feature | Free | Team ($25/dev/mo) | Enterprise (Custom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-Source Tests | 200/month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Container Tests | 100/month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| IaC Tests | 300/month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Fix Pull Requests | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jira Integration | No | Yes | Yes |
| SSO/SAML | No | No | Yes |
| Role-Based Access Control | No | No | Yes |
| Custom Security Policies | No | No | Yes |
| SLA Guarantee | No | No | Yes |
| Priority Support | No | No | Yes |
The Free plan works well for individual developers evaluating Snyk or running lightweight scans on personal projects. The Team plan is the practical choice for most development teams since it removes the test caps that become restrictive once you integrate scanning into CI/CD pipelines. The jump to Enterprise is primarily about governance and compliance: organizations that need SSO, granular permissions, and enforceable security policies across multiple teams will need this tier. The per-developer pricing on the Team plan means costs scale linearly with headcount, so budget planning is straightforward.
Hidden Costs and Considerations
The per-developer pricing model on the Team plan can add up quickly at scale. At $25 per developer per month, a 50-person engineering team pays $15,000 annually just for Snyk Team access. The Free plan's test limits (200 open-source, 100 container, 300 IaC per month) are easily exhausted in active CI/CD environments, effectively forcing an upgrade. Enterprise pricing is entirely opaque and requires a sales conversation, making it difficult to budget without direct engagement.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
The following estimates are based on the Team plan at $25 per developer per month, billed annually:
| Team Size | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 developer | $25 | $300 | Free plan may suffice if test limits are adequate |
| 5 developers | $125 | $1,500 | Common starting point for paid adoption |
| 20 developers | $500 | $6,000 | Per-developer cost stays flat; no volume discounts published |
| 50 developers | $1,250 | $15,000 | Enterprise plan likely more cost-effective at this scale |
| 100 developers | $2,500 | $30,000 | Enterprise negotiation strongly recommended |
For teams over 50 developers, engaging Snyk sales for Enterprise pricing often yields better per-seat economics than the standard Team rate. The Free plan is a viable long-term option only for solo developers or very small projects that stay within the monthly test limits.
How Snyk Pricing Compares
Snyk's pricing sits in the mid-range for application security tools when compared to alternatives in the security category:
| Tool | Starting Price | Pricing Model | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snyk | Free / $25/dev/mo | Freemium | Teams wanting developer-first security scanning with CI/CD integration |
| CodeWatchdog | Free / $9/mo | Freemium | Budget-conscious teams needing basic code security monitoring |
| PromptBrake | $79/mo | Paid | Teams focused on AI prompt security and LLM guardrails |
| Orca Security | ~$36,000/year | Enterprise | Large organizations requiring cloud-native security posture management |
Snyk's Free tier is more generous than CodeWatchdog's single-user free plan, offering meaningful test allowances across open-source, container, and IaC scanning. The $25 per developer per month Team price is higher than CodeWatchdog's $9 flat rate but covers a broader scanning surface. Compared to Orca Security's enterprise-only model starting at $36,000-$60,000 per year, Snyk offers a more accessible entry point with its freemium approach. PromptBrake operates in a different niche (AI prompt security) but at $79 per month provides a useful price reference for security tooling. For teams that need comprehensive application security without a large upfront commitment, Snyk's graduated pricing model provides a clear path from free evaluation to full enterprise deployment.