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OVERVIEW

AI-native application security platform that unifies SCA, SAST, container security, and automated dependency updates to manage software supply chain risk.

Mend.io provides an AI-native Application Security Platform designed to help organizations build and manage a mature, proactive AppSec program. The platform unifies multiple security capabilities including Software Composition Analysis (Mend SCA), Static Application Security Testing (Mend SAST), Container Security (Mend Container), and automated dependency updates (Mend Renovate) . It also offers Mend AI to secure AI-powered applications, including AI models and AI-generated code .

The unified platform is built for enterprise scale and focuses on reducing application risk by providing a clear, actionable view of the security posture across code, open source, containers, and AI . A key benefit is the use of AI-powered remediation and prioritization workflows, which enables developers to quickly resolve issues and has been reported to reduce the mean time to remediate (MTTR) vulnerabilities significantly .

Key Capabilities:

  • Mend SCA: Proactively manages open source security and license compliance risks, including advanced reachability analysis and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation .
  • Mend SAST: Secures proprietary code with AI-powered fixes and real-time feedback directly in the repository .
  • Mend Container: Provides full-stack container security with image scanning, reachability analysis, and secrets detection .
  • Mend AI: Finds, scans, governs, hardens, and tests AI models, agents, or prompts to reduce AI risk .
  • Mend Renovate: Automatically creates pull requests for dependency updates to improve security and maintainability .

The platform is licensed based on the number of Contributing Developers, with a minimum purchase amount, and serves a large customer base including a significant portion of the Fortune 100 .

RATING & STATS

User Rating
4.2/5.0
129 reviews
Customers
1,000+
Founded
2011

KEY FEATURES

  • Mend SCA (Software Composition Analysis)
  • Mend SAST (Static Application Security Testing)
  • Mend Container Security
  • Mend AI (AI App Security/Gen Code Security)
  • Mend Renovate (Automated Dependency Updates)
  • Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Generation
  • Open Source License Compliance
  • AI-Powered Remediation and Prioritization

PRICING

Model: subscription
Starting at: USD 15000.00
Subscription-based, licensed per Contributing Developer, with a minimum purchase of $15,000. The platform offers a unified price model covering all products (SCA, SAST, Container, AI, Renovate) . Free trial and a free tier for basic features are available .
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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Deployment: saas, cloud, on_premise, hybrid
Platforms: web
🔌 API Available

USE CASES

Application Security Program ManagementSoftware Supply Chain SecurityOpen Source Vulnerability and License ComplianceSecuring AI-Generated Code and AI ComponentsAutomated Dependency Management

INTEGRATIONS

JIRAAzure DevOpsBitbucketGitLabGitHubDockerKubernetesVS Code

COMPLIANCE & SECURITY

Compliance:
ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IIGDPR
Security Features:
  • 🔒Encryption
  • 🔒Access Controls
  • 🔒Risk Assessments
  • 🔒Vulnerability Disclosure Program
  • 🔒Secrets Detection

SUPPORT & IMPLEMENTATION

Support: email, phone, live chat, 24/7 support
Implementation Time: 1-3 months
Target Company Size: mid-market, enterprise
TRAINING AVAILABLE

PROS & CONS

✓ Pros:
  • +Unified platform for SCA, SAST, Container, and AI security
  • +AI-powered remediation and prioritization to reduce MTTR
  • +Seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines and SCMs
  • +Strong focus on open source license compliance and SBOM generation
  • +Responsive customer support and ease of use
✗ Cons:
  • -SAST capabilities are new and still maturing
  • -Can be considered pricy with a high minimum purchase
  • -User interface has been noted as having a slight learning curve
  • -Some users report a fragmented experience between SAST and SCA portals

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