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ThreatModeler Nexus vs TSpec
Both stand on threat modeling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
ThreatModeler Nexus connects threat modeling with architecture, compliance, and development workflows, with options for web, API, and self-hosted environments. The listed license has an annual contract, and deployment may also involve AWS infrastructure costs.
Visit ThreatModeler NexusPick TSpec if you develop TypeScript applications on Node.js and want a free framework with assertions, mocks, and watch mode. Look elsewhere if you need a published package now, since current use requires building from source and publication is still forthcoming.
Visit TSpecThe facts
| ThreatModeler Nexus | TSpec | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | ThreatModeler license: $4,000 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | threatmodeler.ai | github.com |
| On threat modeling software | #9 of 23 | #13 of 23 |
ThreatModeler Nexus: what it does well
- Maps findings to more than 180 frameworks
- Supports STRIDE, PASTA, and CSA MAESTRO
- MCP Server checks pull requests and commits against threat models
- Customers can connect their own AI model
- Lists ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II certifications
What to know first
- ThreatModeler license costs $4,000 a year
- Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply
- Support applies only to the current and preceding major versions
TSpec: what it does well
- Native TypeScript support with zero-configuration basic use.
- Includes synchronous and async Promise assertions.
- Mock package supports functions, spies, and method replacement.
- Watch mode can select tests affected by changed files.
- Documents process exit codes for CI/CD workflows.
What to know first
- Requires Node.js 20 or later.
- Current use requires building from source.
- Package publication is described as coming soon.
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