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Software development platforms help you create, test, secure, and release software. You can store code, check an application programming interface, or automate a build. This keeps work organized and helps teams catch problems before users do.

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Endor Labs

Freemium

AI-native application security platform combining agentic reasoning and deterministic program analysis for code and supply chain security.

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JFrog Xray

Paid

Software composition analysis for vulnerabilities, licenses, and supply-chain risk.

Code Security
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HCL AppScan

Paid

AI-powered application security testing software offering comprehensive vulnerability detection and risk management.

Code Security
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OpenText Fortify

Paid

A comprehensive application security testing suite offering static, dynamic, mobile, and composition analysis across deployment models.

Code Security
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Black Duck

Paid

Application security testing and software composition analysis for development teams.

Code Security
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Mend.io

Paid

Application and AI security for code, dependencies, and runtime risk.

Code Security
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GitHub Advanced Security

Paid

Integrated application security features for GitHub repositories to detect and fix vulnerabilities and prevent secret leaks.

Code Security
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GitGuardian

Freemium

GitGuardian detects leaked secrets and helps teams secure credentials in code and developer workflows.

Code Security
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Semgrep

Freemium

Semgrep helps teams scan code, dependencies, and secrets for security issues before software ships.

Code Security
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How to choose Software Development Platforms tools

Start with the part of development you need to manage. A shared coding platform suits team projects, while focused tools cover jobs such as testing an application programming interface, checking code, or preparing a build.

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    Keep code and teamwork together

    Choose this group when several people need one place for code and project work. It can also support continuous delivery as changes move toward release.

    • GitHub brings code hosting, team collaboration, issue tracking, and pull request reviews into one workflow.
    • GitLab suits teams that want code hosting, automated testing, builds, and delivery in one platform.
    • Docker helps teams develop microservices and deploy web applications or AI agents.
    • GitHubfree
    • GitLabfreemium
    • Dockerfreemium
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    Test and protect your work

    Security-focused choices can cover code security, software composition analysis, or static application security testing. A dedicated testing tool is more suitable when your work centers on application programming interfaces.

    • Postman gives you one place to develop, document, and test application programming interfaces.
    • Aikido Security brings several application and code security checks together and can automate vulnerability fixes.
    • CodeCritic focuses on AI code review for GitHub pull requests, with code security included.
    • Postmanfreemium
    • Aikido Securityfreemium
    • CodeCriticfreemium
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    Write code and automate builds

    A code editor fits hands-on programming or learning, while build automation turns source code into a repeatable build. Your language, editor, and current workflow can guide the choice.

    • IntelliJ IDEA combines code editing with an AI coding assistant.
    • BlueJ supports code editing for STEM education in an open-source project.
    • webpack focuses on build automation with command-line and application programming interfaces.
    • IntelliJ IDEApaid
    • BlueJfree
    • webpackfree
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Frequently asked questions

What is a software development platform?

It is software that supports part of creating and releasing software, such as hosting code, editing it, testing it, securing it, or automating builds.

Which tools offer a free option?

Postman, GitLab, and CodeCritic have free plans.

Aikido Security has a free Developer plan, while BlueJ and Apache Maven are open source.

Which tools support build automation?

GitLab, webpack, Apache Maven, and Gradle support build automation.

Which tools can help with code security?

GitHub, Aikido Security, and CodeCritic cover code security.

GitLab and Aikido Security also support static application security testing.