GuardRails
The complete application security platform.
Overview
GuardRails is an application security platform that helps developers find, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities in their code. It integrates directly with source code management systems like GitHub and GitLab and scans for security issues in every pull request. GuardRails uses a curated set of open-source and commercial security tools to provide comprehensive coverage (SAST, SCA, secrets) and presents the results in a clear, actionable format for developers.
✨ Key Features
- Pull request scanning
- SAST, SCA, Secrets Detection, IaC
- Vulnerability management dashboard
- Security rules customization
- Integration with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on pull request-based scanning.
- Orchestrates a wide range of security tools.
- Clear and simple pricing model.
Unique Value: Provides a simple and automated way to secure the development process by seamlessly integrating comprehensive security scanning into the pull request workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Blocking pull requests from being merged if they introduce new high-severity vulnerabilities.
- Tracking the security posture of multiple repositories from a single dashboard.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that require a standalone, on-premise SAST tool that does not rely on SCM integration.
🏆 Alternatives
GuardRails is highly focused on the developer workflow within the SCM, making it one of the most straightforward ways to implement 'shift-left' security scanning without disrupting developers.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free for personal and open-source projects.
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