Grype Pricing
Plans and cost breakdown for 2026
Open Source
Free and open source (Apache 2.0)
by Anchore · Security
Is Grype Worth It?
What You Get
- + Fast matching especially with a warm cache
- + Clean SBOM-first workflow with Syft
- + OpenVEX support for suppressing triaged findings
- + Accepts CycloneDX SPDX and Syft JSON
- + Focused scope does one job well
What to Watch Out For
- - No IaC scanning
- - No secret detection
- - No licence scanning
- - Needs Syft alongside it for full workflow
Security Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Pricing Model | Starting Price | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grype (this tool) | Open Source | Free and open source (Apache 2.0) | Anchore |
| Aikido Security | Freemium | Free tier (2 users, 10 repos); Basic $300/month (10 users, 100 repos); Pro $600/month | Aikido Security |
| Allstar by OpenSSF | Free | Free and open source | Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) |
| Apiiro | Paid | Contact for pricing | Apiiro |
| Aqua Security AI | Paid | Custom pricing | Aqua Security |
| Arnica | Freemium | Free tier available; paid plans from $300/year (Core Business), Core Enterprise from $600/year | Arnica |
| Bearer | Freemium | Free tier available | Bearer Inc. |
| Bytebase | Freemium | Free (self-hosted Community, up to 20 users); Pro from $20/user/month (cloud-only); self-hosted paid features require Enterprise | Bytebase |
| Chainguard | Freemium | Up to 5 free images per organisation; Catalog starts at $19,000 for a team of 10 | Chainguard Inc. |
| Checkmarx | Enterprise | Custom pricing (typically ~$8K–$50K+/year depending on developers, modules, and term) | Checkmarx |
| Checkov | Open Source | Free and open source (Apache 2.0) | Prisma Cloud (Palo Alto Networks) |
Pricing FAQ
How much does Grype cost?
Grype uses a open source pricing model. Plans start at Free and open source (Apache 2.0).
Does Grype have a free plan?
Yes, Grype is completely free to use.
Is Grype worth the price?
Grype offers fast matching especially with a warm cache and clean sbom-first workflow with syft. However, consider that no iac scanning. Compare with alternatives to find the best value for your needs.
What are cheaper alternatives to Grype?
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