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SafeDep vet vs ScanCode.io

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.

SafeDep vet

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted

SafeDep vet provides broad dependency and SBOM scanning without a required account or source-code upload. Its self-hosted model and alpha v2 status are important considerations for deployment planning.

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ScanCode.io

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

ScanCode.io brings software composition scans, SBOM support, and pipeline integrations into a free, self-hosted tool. Teams should account for its one-worker default and configure authentication if they need it enabled.

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The facts

SafeDep vetScanCode.io
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, Self-hostedAPI, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planTeam: $100 a monthFree or on request
Plans published31
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegithub.comscancode.io
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SafeDep vet: what it does well

  • Free plan with no expiry
  • Self-hosted Linux and macOS deployment
  • Scans repositories, images, SBOMs, and packages
  • Supports many package ecosystems
  • Pull-request checks and SBOM generation

What to know first

  • v2 branch is still alpha
  • Free plan supports up to three endpoints
  • Team plan limits displayed endpoint count to five
  • No account operation still sends package identifiers

ScanCode.io: what it does well

  • Scans containers, images, archives, and manifests
  • Generates and consumes CycloneDX and SPDX SBOMs
  • Offers web, command-line, and REST API interfaces
  • Documented integrations include GitHub Actions and Jenkins
  • Supports offline Docker installation for isolated servers

What to know first

  • Windows use requires Docker
  • Default configuration runs one pipeline at a time
  • Authentication is disabled by default

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