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Kingfisher vs Vooda AI
Both stand on secrets scanning software. 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
Kingfisher combines broad secret scanning with report formats, pre-commit hooks, and optional credential-response features. Provider API checks require authorization, and revocation is limited to supported workflows.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Vooda AI combines broad source scanning with live credential checks and remediation options. Its free self-hosted plan has a Docker requirement, and air-gapped operation means disabling outbound verification.
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| Kingfisher | Vooda AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | vooda.ai |
| On secrets scanning software | #13 of 24 | #17 of 24 |
Kingfisher: what it does well
- Scans files, Git history, archives, databases, and cloud storage
- Supports many developer-platform integrations
- Exports reports in JSON, SARIF, HTML, and other formats
- Pre-commit hooks can scan staged changes
- Free and Apache-2.0 licensed
What to know first
- Live validation and blast-radius checks make provider API requests
- Revocation is opt-in and limited to supported provider workflows
- Provider checks should only be used with authorization
Vooda AI: what it does well
- Checks whether exposed credentials remain active.
- Scans code and 23+ non-code sources.
- Provides pre-commit scanning and CI gating.
- Offers a free self-hosted plan.
- Supports custom detectors and severity overrides.
What to know first
- Self-hosted plan requires Docker.
- Air-gapped use disables outbound credential verification.
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