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OWASP DefectDojo vs Strobes ASPM
Both stand on application security orchestration platforms. 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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
DefectDojo brings scanner findings and remediation workflows together, with a free Community Edition and usage-based paid access. Consider how its per-finding charge and Pro-only integrations and governance features fit your needs.
Visit OWASP DefectDojo Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Strobes ASPM combines finding aggregation, risk prioritization, CI/CD controls, and remediation workflows. The free tier has defined asset, task, and connector limits; paid plans add higher limits and support options.
Visit Strobes ASPMThe facts
| OWASP DefectDojo | Strobes ASPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Starter: $29,000 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | defectdojo.com | strobes.co |
| On application security orchestration platforms | #1 of 23 | #5 of 23 |
OWASP DefectDojo: what it does well
- Integrates with 500+ security tools
- Deduplicates findings and supports remediation
- Community Edition includes bidirectional Jira
- Can be self-hosted or air-gapped
- Exports data through a documented REST API
What to know first
- Pay As You Go adds $0.15 per finding
- Sensei AI is billed per use
- Community support is via OWASP Slack and GitHub
- Pro Reachability is labeled beta
Strobes ASPM: what it does well
- Ingests findings from six listed AppSec sources.
- Risk scoring includes asset criticality and exploit likelihood.
- CI/CD policy enforcement includes blocking critical findings.
- AI agents route tickets and verify fixes by rescanning.
- Free plan includes ASPM and one connector.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 100 assets.
- Free plan allows 500 tasks per month.
- Free plan has one connector and community support.
- Starter costs $29,000 a year.
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