Grype
7.4#3 in software composition analysis softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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Safety CLI
6.6#18 in software composition analysis softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Grype | Safety CLI |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Santa Barbara, California, United States | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Installation | Official binaries and source archives are provided for Linux, macOS and Windows, with installer-script, Docker and package-manager options. | The CLI page instructs users to install Safety with pip install safety, authenticate, and run safety scan. |
| Integrations | The installation documentation provides a Docker image and lists community installation options including Homebrew, MacPorts, Winget, Scoop, and Snapcraft. | Safety says it works with GitHub, GitLab, Docker, and Bitbucket, and provides a GitHub Action for CI/CD scans. |
| Purpose | Grype scans container images, filesystems, and SBOMs for known vulnerabilities. | Safety CLI detects and helps remediate vulnerable dependencies, and the CLI page describes scanning for Python, Java, and JavaScript. |
| Risk prioritization | Results can be sorted by severity, EPSS, KEV and risk scoring. | The CLI prioritizes vulnerabilities based on code risk using reachability analysis and verified fix recommendations. |
Grype plans
- GrypeFree
- Grype open-source scannerFree
Safety CLI plans
- FreeFree
- Team$25 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick Safety CLI if…
Safety CLI suits developers and teams scanning Python, Java, or JavaScript dependencies in development, CI/CD, or production. The free plan is limited to non-commercial individual or educational use.