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Mend.io

Application security platform that scans code and open source dependencies, fixes issues with AI, and secures the AI components inside your apps.

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What is Mend.io?

Mend.io, formerly WhiteSource, sells application security for developers and security teams. Mend AppSec combines Mend SAST for source code, Mend SCA for open source and container risk, AI-assisted triage and fix suggestions, and automated dependency updates, with reachability and exploit intelligence used to rank what matters. It connects to AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Windsurf and Copilot so generated code and proposed packages can be checked before they reach the codebase. Mend AI covers the AI layer: it inventories models, frameworks and system prompts, finds Shadow AI, hardens system prompts, runs automated red teaming for prompt injection and data leaks, and adds runtime guardrails. Mend Renovate Enterprise automates dependency updates across repositories. Pricing is per contributing developer per year, with published ceilings of up to $1000 for AppSec, up to $300 for Mend AI and up to $250 for Renovate Enterprise, and the final price is arranged with the sales team.

Use cases

  • Scan source code for vulnerabilities
  • Manage open source and container risk
  • Secure code written by AI assistants
  • Discover Shadow AI and build an AI-BOM
  • Red team an LLM application for prompt injection
  • Automate dependency updates across repositories
  • Enforce license and security policy gates

Who it's for

  • Security teams
  • Developers
  • DevSecOps engineers
  • Enterprises

Why use Mend.io

  • SAST, SCA, containers and AI-generated code are covered by one platform instead of several tools.
  • Reachability and application context help teams focus on exploitable issues rather than raw severity lists.
  • AI-assisted triage and fix suggestions shorten the path from a finding to a pull request.
  • Mend AI extends scanning to models, prompts and agents that traditional AppSec tools cannot see.
  • Per-developer pricing has no fees per GB, so cost does not grow with code size or scan counts.

Mend.io features

  • Mend SAST for source code security with contextual prioritization
  • Mend SCA for open source risk and container scanning
  • AI-assisted triage and AI-powered fix suggestions
  • Reachability and exploit intelligence for prioritization
  • Integrations with AI coding agents, IDEs, repositories and CI/CD
  • AI-BOM and Shadow AI discovery
  • System prompt hardening
  • Automated red teaming for AI applications
  • In-app runtime guardrails and AI governance
  • Mend Renovate Enterprise with Merge Confidence ratings
  • Policy workflows based on severity, license and remediation SLAs

Mend.io integrations

  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • GitHub Copilot
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Git repositories
  • IDEs
  • Package managers

How to get started with Mend.io

  1. Connect your repositories, CI/CD pipelines and IDEs to the Mend AppSec platform.
  2. Mend SAST and SCA scan code, dependencies and containers and prioritize issues by reachability and context.
  3. Review AI-assisted triage and apply AI-generated fixes or automated dependency pull requests.
  4. Add Mend AI to inventory AI components, harden prompts and run red teaming on AI features.
  5. Set policies for severity, licenses and SLAs so unacceptable risk is blocked before release.

Mend.io limitations

  • Pricing is per contributing developer and finalized through sales rather than self-serve
  • Mend AI Core is sold only as an extra on top of Mend AppSec
  • Support for AI agents, MCPs and agent tools in Mend AI is on the roadmap
  • Hosting, services and custom agreements can carry extra charges

Mend.io pricing

Mend.io is sold on custom quotes, so its prices aren't published.

Mend.io plans

  • Mend AppSec

    Up to $1000

    per dev per year

    • Mend SAST
    • Mend SCA
    • AI-generated code security
    • AI-powered fix suggestions
    • Automated dependency updates
  • Mend AI

    Up to $300

    per dev per year

    • AI-BOM and Shadow AI discovery
    • System prompt hardening
    • Automated red teaming
    • In-app runtime guardrails
    • Continuous governance
  • Mend Renovate Enterprise

    Up to $250

    per dev per year

    • Automated dependency management
    • Scales across all repositories
    • Merge Confidence ratings
    • Dedicated support

Plans as listed on the official pricing page on . Prices can change and may vary by country or exclude tax. Check the official pricing page.

Mend.io alternatives

The main Mend.io alternatives listed on Debuly are Checkmarx, Veracode, Corgea, DeepSource, Sourcery and CodeRabbit. The table compares pricing and platforms; order is A–Z.

Mend.io compared with its alternatives
ToolPricingStarting pricePlatforms
Mend.ioContact sales—Web, API, CLI
CheckmarxContact sales$25/moWeb, API, Self-hosted, VS Code
CodeRabbitFreemium$24/moWeb, VS Code extension, CLI, Self-hosted
CorgeaFreemium$39/moWeb, API, Cursor, IntelliJ
DeepSourceFree trial$24/moWeb, API, Self-hosted
SourceryFreemium$12/moWeb, GitHub, GitLab, API
VeracodeContact sales—Web, API, CLI
  1. Checkmarx

    Application security platform that scans code, open-source packages, APIs and containers, with AI agents for triage and fixes.

  2. CodeRabbit

    AI code review for pull requests, IDEs and the CLI, with pre-merge checks, one-click fixes, triage and security scans.

  3. Corgea

    AI-native application security platform that scans code, dependencies, containers and infrastructure and proposes fixes in pull requests.

  4. DeepSource

    AI code review platform that pairs static analysis with AI review and Autofix on every pull request, with a 14-day free trial.

  5. Sourcery

    AI code review for GitHub and GitLab pull requests with summaries, suggested fixes and security scanning, free on public repositories.

  6. Veracode

    Application security platform for static, dynamic and open-source scanning, supply chain protection and AI-assisted fixes.

Mend.io FAQ

How much does Mend.io cost?

Pricing is per contributing developer per year: up to $1000 for Mend AppSec, up to $300 for Mend AI and up to $250 for Mend Renovate Enterprise. There are no additional fees per GB.

Is there a free plan on Mend.io?

The pricing page lists no free plan, only per-developer prices for its three products. Contact the sales team for a quote or demo.

What plans does Mend.io have?

The three priced products are Mend AppSec, Mend AI and Mend Renovate Enterprise. Mend AI comes as Core, an AppSec add-on, or Full, which adds red teaming and runtime guardrails.

What is a contributing developer?

It is any employee or contractor who uses the Mend web UI or writes or modifies code scanned by the platform, counted once even if they hold several roles.

Does Mend.io integrate with AI coding tools?

Yes. Mend AppSec integrates with AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Windsurf and Copilot to scan generated code and dependencies before they are accepted.

What are alternatives to Mend.io?

Alternatives include Snyk, Checkmarx, Veracode, Sonatype and GitHub Advanced Security.

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