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MergeBase vs VersionEye

Both stand on software composition analysis software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

MergeBase

Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

MergeBase combines component analysis, SBOM reporting, developer guidance and runtime protection in one paid platform. Team has a published per-developer price, while broader Enterprise capabilities require custom pricing.

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VersionEye

Free plan APIWeb

VersionEye focuses on dependency vulnerability, license, and version monitoring with API, notification, and CI/CD options. Review scan volumes and business-only pricing before selecting a plan.

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The facts

MergeBaseVersionEye
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Self-hosted, WebAPI, Web
Lowest paid planTeam: $38 per developer a monthSubscription: €50 a month
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitemergebase.comversioneye.com
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MergeBase: what it does well

  • Generates Software Bill of Materials reports
  • AutoPatching can apply fixes automatically
  • Supports pull request and container scanning
  • Offers runtime vulnerability protection
  • Includes many source-control and CI/CD integrations

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Enhanced scans may upload build files and hashes
  • Linux is not a listed platform

VersionEye: what it does well

  • Daily checks across multiple security databases
  • Can break CI/CD builds for known vulnerabilities
  • License whitelist monitoring
  • HTTP POST API with report links
  • First five scans are free

What to know first

  • Pricing is aimed exclusively at businesses
  • Each file scan becomes chargeable after inclusions
  • No SBOM generation
  • No pull request scanning

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