Google Artifact Analysis
6.2#9 in container image scanning tools$0.26 one-timeWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Grype
7.4#3 in software composition analysis softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Google Artifact Analysis | Grype |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Artifact Analysis detection points are built into Google Cloud products including Artifact Registry and Google Kubernetes Engine. | The installation documentation provides a Docker image and lists community installation options including Homebrew, MacPorts, Winget, Scoop, and Snapcraft. |
| Purpose | Artifact Analysis provides software composition analysis and metadata storage and retrieval. | Grype scans container images, filesystems, and SBOMs for known vulnerabilities. |
Google Artifact Analysis plans
- Automatic scanning$0.26, paid once
- On-Demand Scanning$0.26, paid once
Grype plans
- GrypeFree
- Grype open-source scannerFree
Pick Google Artifact Analysis if…
It suits teams that need to scan container images or supported language packages and manage related metadata. It may also fit organizations using Binary Authorization or Security Command Center to apply deployment policies or review findings.
Pick Grype if…
Grype suits developers and teams checking packages, images, filesystems, or SBOMs for known vulnerabilities. Its individual-package scanning is also intended for lightweight checks and compliance reviews of specific dependencies.