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Clair vs Grype

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Clair vs Grype
FactClairGrype
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars11k13k
Latestv4.9.0v0.120.0
Last push2026-09-302026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 151 days between releasesabout 16 days between releases
Active contributors3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Snyk. Alternatives to Snyk →

    PartialClairContainer image scanning as a service behind a registry; no code or dependency scanning.

    PartialGrypeDependency and container image scanning, from an image, a directory or an SBOM; no code or IaC scanning.