How does Snyk calculate its developer seat pricing and is it based on active users or total repository contributors?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 28 of 34 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- Snyk official pricing and FAQ · snyk.io
- Snyk documentation · docs.snyk.io
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
snyk developer seat pricing model explained REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the fundamental structure of how Snyk charges for developer seats. | Reason | pricing_page | developer seat pricing model | 2x of 3 | |
snyk pricing vs github advanced security licensing COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare Snyk's developer seat pricing policy against GitHub Advanced Security. | Comparison | comparison_table | pricing plans and cost comparison | 2x of 3 | |
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snyk pricing model developer seats active users vs contributors REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand specifically how Snyk distinguishes between active users and total contributors for billing purposes. | Comparison | pricing_page | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
how does snyk license developer seats REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Get a general overview of Snyk licensing rules for users. | Other / navigational | faq_page | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
does snyk charge for all git repository contributors or active users REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Clarify the specific distinction between total contributors and active users in Snyk licensing. | Reason | faq_page | active users vs contributors billing | 1x of 3 | |
does snyk charge for every git contributor or only active users RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Clarify the distinction between total repository contributors and actively billed users. | Other / navigational | faq_page | active users vs contributors billing | 1x of 3 | |
snyk free tier vs paid tier developer limits RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn if free plans have different seat rules compared to enterprise plans. | Comparison | comparison_table | pricing plans and cost comparison | 1x of 3 | |
snyk active developer definition licensing RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out how Snyk technically defines an active developer for billing purposes. | Definition | glossary/definition | enterprise license and user management | 1x of 3 | |
how does snyk define a developer seat IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the official vendor definition of what constitutes a billable developer seat in Snyk. | Definition | glossary/definition | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
what counts as a developer seat in application security tools IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand industry standards for what defines a billable developer in AppSec platforms. | Comparison | glossary/definition | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
how does snyk count users for billing IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the exact auditing or counting mechanism Snyk uses to tally billable developers. | Reason | product_spec_sheet | active users vs contributors billing | 1x of 3 | |
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snyk plans and pricing structure free team enterprise ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Examine all available Snyk subscription tiers and how seats apply to each tier. | Other / navigational | product_spec_sheet | pricing plans and cost comparison | 1x of 3 | |
does snyk charge for git committers who don't use the product IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Clarify if passive contributors or casual committers trigger license fees. | Comparison | forum/qna | active users vs contributors billing | 1x of 3 | |
snyk licensing guide for enterprise teams ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Review broader enterprise licensing documents to see how large organizations handle Snyk seats. | Instruction | buyers_guide | enterprise license and user management | 1x of 3 | |
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snyk enterprise plan user management and provisioning ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Explore how enterprise user accounts and SCIM provisioning relate to Snyk billing. | Comparison | code_samples/docs | enterprise license and user management | 1x of 3 | |
optimizing snyk license costs reduce developer seats PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find strategies to minimize billable developer counts and reduce overall Snyk subscription expenses. | Consequence | web_article | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
snyk licensing agreement developer definition REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read the official legal terms and conditions regarding Snyk user licensing. | Definition | pdf_whitepaper | enterprise license and user management | 1x of 3 | |
managing snyk licenses and removing inactive users PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how administrators can optimize costs by deactivating unused Snyk seats. | Reason | how_to_steps | enterprise license and user management | 1x of 3 | |
snyk contributor license agreement vs developer seat RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Distinguish between repository contributors and licensed developers in Snyk documentation. | Comparison | code_samples/docs | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
are occasional contributors counted in snyk pricing RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Know if pull-request contributors or external collaborators trigger additional Snyk charges. | Other / navigational | forum/qna | active users vs contributors billing | 1x of 3 | |
snyk cost calculator for development teams ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find a tool to estimate Snyk subscription costs based on team size. | Comparison | calculator/tool | pricing plans and cost comparison | 1x of 3 | |
are read only users free on snyk IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine whether non-contributing or read-only accounts incur seat charges in Snyk. | Other / navigational | forum/qna | active users vs contributors billing | 1x of 3 | |
snyk enterprise license user management scim ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how user provisioning and de-provisioning affects Snyk billing. | Other / navigational | code_samples/docs | enterprise license and user management | 1x of 3 | |
snyk appsec platform pricing structure overview RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Review the full structure of Snyk's commercial offerings. | Reason | buyers_guide | pricing plans and cost comparison | 1x of 3 | |
snyk check how many developer seats are used IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out where administrators can view current seat consumption within the Snyk dashboard. | Reason | how_to_steps | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
snyk developer seat license audit and compliance RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how Snyk audits or monitors active developer seat counts during a contract. | Comparison | web_article | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
snyk appsumo or volume discount options for seats RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if Snyk offers volume discounting or alternative purchasing paths for seat licenses. | Comparison | pricing_page | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
check snyk active users limit dashboard PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find where administrators can view current seat utilization in their account. | Other / navigational | code_samples/docs | active users vs contributors billing | 1x of 3 | |
how to audit snyk license usage and active seats REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the administrative steps to check current active seat utilization inside the Snyk dashboard. | Instruction | how_to_steps | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 | |
snyk developer seat cost per month REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the exact dollar amount charged per developer seat on Snyk paid plans. | Comparison | pricing_page | developer seat pricing model | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 915 / 1,383 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 915 / 1,428 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 915 / 1,409 |