Why caution:discovered 2026-09-07 · effective date unknown — The free tier now has 3 members instead of 5, and 500 API quota per hour instead of unlimited. It also includes Socket Basics - SAST, Secrets, and Container scans. Source ↗Full history ↓
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Limits, pricing history. Catalogue date September 2026. Last updated 2026-09-22.
Socket.dev's free tier offers Supply chain security for open source dependencies — Free: $0 per month, per developer. Unlimited developers & repos… We rate it caution — one recorded limit reduction, discovered 2026-09-07.
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Free Tier Details
Supply chain security for open source dependencies — Free: $0 per month, per developer. Unlimited developers & repos. 1,000 scans per month. 500 API quota per hour. 3 members, 1 repository label.
We read that on 2026-09-22 from https://socket.dev/pricing, and our check recorded: the page names Socket.dev as "socket" and states "$0" and "1,000 scans per month" and "500 API quota per hour".
The free tier now has 3 members instead of 5, and 500 API quota per hour instead of unlimited. It also includes Socket Basics - SAST, Secrets, and Container scans. Source ↗
Before: Supply chain security for open source dependencies. Free and unlimited for all OSS repos. Private repos: 1,000 scans/month, up to 5 members, unlimited repos. Detects 70+ risk types (malware, vulnerabilities, license issues)
After: Free: $0 per month, per developer. Unlimited developers & repos. 1,000 scans per month. 500 API quota per hour. 3 members, 1 repository label.
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Yes, Socket.dev offers a free tier: Free. Supply chain security for open source dependencies — Free: $0 per month, per developer. Unlimited developers & repos. 1,000 scans per month. 500 API quota per hour. 3 members, 1 repository label.
What is Socket.dev's free tier?
Socket.dev's free tier is called "Free". Supply chain security for open source dependencies — Free: $0 per month, per developer. Unlimited developers & repos. 1,000 scans per month. 500 API quota per hour. 3 members, 1 repository label.
Is Socket.dev's free tier reliable?
Socket.dev's free tier requires caution because of one specific recorded change, discovered 2026-09-07: The free tier now has 3 members instead of 5, and 500 API quota per hour instead of unlimited. It also includes Socket Basics - SAST, Secrets, and Container scans. Source: https://socket.dev/pricing
Is Socket.dev's free tier good for production?
Socket.dev's free tier is usable for prototyping and development, but we rate it caution because of one recorded limit reduction, discovered 2026-09-07. Consider alternatives with more stable pricing for critical services.
What changed in Socket.dev's pricing?
Socket.dev has had 2 recorded pricing changes. Most recently: The free tier now has 3 members instead of 5, and 500 API quota per hour instead of unlimited. It also includes Socket Basics - SAST, Secrets, and Container scans. Source: https://socket.dev/pricing (discovered 2026-09-07).
When will I outgrow Socket.dev's free tier?
At 1 repos, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Socket.dev in?
Socket.dev is categorized under Security on AgentDeals.
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