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pip-audit 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.
Free plan Linux
pip-audit provides dependency-focused vulnerability auditing with multiple report formats and optional automatic upgrades. Treat its results as dependency checks, not a complete source-code or malicious-package defense.
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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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| pip-audit | VersionEye | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Subscription: €50 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | versioneye.com |
| On software composition analysis software | #37 of 65 | #41 of 65 |
pip-audit: what it does well
- Free and open-source
- Checks PyPI or OSV vulnerability services
- Automatic fixes available with --fix
- CycloneDX SBOM output
- Official GitHub Action and pre-commit support
What to know first
- Does not analyze source code
- Does not claim protection from malicious packages
- Pipfile and Pipfile.lock require conversion
- Vulnerability feeds may produce noisy reports
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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