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Broot vs Deepfence SecretScanner

Both stand on terminal file managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Broot

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Broot combines directory navigation, search, file operations, previews, and Git status views in a free tool for three desktop platforms. Note that archive support is absent and client-server mode is restricted to Unix-like systems.

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Deepfence SecretScanner

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

Choose SecretScanner if you need a free, open-source way to scan container images or host directories for possible secrets and inspect the findings in JSON. It may also fit teams using ThreatMapper. The quick start requires Docker for container image scanning, and the project says to use it only on infrastructure you own.

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The facts

BrootDeepfence SecretScanner
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsLinux, Self-hosted
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedystroy.orggithub.com
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Broot: what it does well

  • Free under the MIT License
  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Search includes contents and logical operators
  • Built-in move, copy, remove, and mkdir operations
  • Git views include branch and change statistics

What to know first

  • Archive support is not included
  • Client-server mode is limited to Unix-like systems

Deepfence SecretScanner: what it does well

  • Scans container images and local host directories.
  • Checks for approximately 140 secret types.
  • Outputs a JSON file with details of secrets found.
  • Free and open source under an MIT license.
  • Also included in ThreatMapper.

What to know first

  • The quick start instructs users to install Docker to scan a container image.
  • The project limits its intended use to infrastructure you own.

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