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Mondoo CSPM vs OpenSCAP
Both stand on security configuration management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+3
Mondoo CSPM pairs cloud scanning and risk prioritization with reviewable remediation proposals and evidence tracking. A free forever plan covers scanning and base vulnerability management; Managed Service pricing is custom and not listed.
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OpenSCAP brings SCAP content evaluation, scanning, policy customization, and scheduled assessments into a free tool collection. Consider its remediation warnings when deciding whether to automate policy actions.
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| Mondoo CSPM | OpenSCAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mondoo.com | open-scap.org |
| On security configuration management software | #3 of 29 | #7 of 29 |
Mondoo CSPM: what it does well
- AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud in one workflow
- Proposed fixes require human review and approval
- Rechecks fixes and records evidence
- 106 integrations listed
- Free forever Open Source Tools plan
What to know first
- Managed Service pricing is custom and not listed
- Every agent-generated fix requires user review and approval
OpenSCAP: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Supports XCCDF benchmarks and OVAL definitions.
- Workbench runs local or remote scans.
- Daemon schedules machine and container assessments.
- Customized policies can be saved for reuse.
What to know first
- Automatic remediation can disrupt infrastructure functionality.
- Not all rules can be remediated automatically.
- OpenSCAP Base's stated Windows support begins with version 1.3.0.
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