Kubescape
8.2#1 in cloud security platformsFrom $30 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Lynis
6.6#10 in security configuration management softwareFrom $36 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Kubescape | Lynis |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 | 2007 |
| Purpose | Kubescape is an open-source Kubernetes security platform for end-to-end security coverage. | Lynis performs security health scans to support system hardening and compliance testing on Linux, macOS, and Unix based systems. |
| Reports | Scan results can be exported as JSON or JUnit XML and rendered as HTML or PDF. | Lynis displays results on screen and writes technical details to a log file, with warnings and suggestions stored in a separate report file. |
Kubescape plans
- ARMO Platform FreeFree
- Kubescape Open SourceFree
- ARMO Platform Startup$30 a month
- ARMO PlatformPriced on request
- ARMO Platform EnterprisePriced on request
Lynis plans
- LynisFree
- Lynis Enterprise - SaaS premium$36 a year
- Lynis Enterprise - Self-hostedPriced on request
Pick Kubescape if…
Kubescape suits teams securing Kubernetes deployments that need checks across configuration, image vulnerabilities, compliance, and runtime activity. It is also suited to teams that want a self-hosted, open-source CLI and operator, or need offline and air-gapped scanning.
Pick Lynis if…
Lynis suits developers, system administrators, IT auditors, and penetration testers who need system security scans or compliance checks. It requires shell and basic utilities, and normal-user or preferably root permissions.