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kube-score vs Safeguard IaC Security
Both stand on iac security scanners. 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+2
kube-score offers configurable static checks for Kubernetes resources, with browser, local, and CI/CD workflows. For stronger results, include all applications deployed to the same namespace in the analysis.
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Visit Safeguard IaC Security The facts
| kube-score | Safeguard IaC Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kube-score.com | safeguard.sh |
| On iac security scanners | #5 of 16 | #14 of 16 |
kube-score: what it does well
- MIT-licensed and free
- Browser demo processes input without server transfer
- Supports human-readable, JSON, CI, and SARIF output
- Can run in CI/CD
What to know first
- Building from source requires Go 1.21 or later
- Results are best with all namespace applications included
Safeguard IaC Security: what it does well
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