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Flawfinder vs NodeJsScan
Both stand on static application security testing sast. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Flawfinder offers risk-ranked checks for C/C++ source with several report formats and a patch-focused option. Treat it as an aid to security review, not a complete vulnerability detector.
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NodeJsScan provides configurable source scanning with command-line, API, and web-interface options. It is free, but teams should account for its Python requirement and lack of Windows support from version 4 onward.
Visit NodeJsScanThe facts
| Flawfinder | NodeJsScan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dwheeler.com | github.com |
| On static application security testing sast | #4 of 24 | #10 of 24 |
Flawfinder: what it does well
- Free to use under GPL-2.0+.
- Reports in text, HTML, CSV, and SARIF.
- Patch option narrows findings to changed lines.
- Installation options include pip and distribution packages.
What to know first
- Does not perform control-flow or data-flow analysis.
- Some hits are not vulnerabilities; some vulnerabilities may be missed.
- Requires Python 2.7 or Python 3.
NodeJsScan: what it does well
- Scans Node.js application source code
- Offers CLI, web interface, and Python API
- Supports several CI/CD integrations
- Exports results in six listed formats
- Allows custom scan and severity settings
What to know first
- Requires Python 3.10 or newer
- Current package supports macOS and Linux
- Version 4 onward dropped Windows support
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