Several outlets have published lists of top application security testing tools for 2026, with some focusing on static application security testing (SAST) tools and others on broader categories such as open-source code security tools or mobile application security testing tools. The lists appear to vary in their specific rankings and categories, but all seem to aim to provide guidance on selecting security tools for the year. The exact number and types of tools recommended differ across the outlets, with some listing as few as 9 or 10 tools and others listing 28 or more.