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Clair vs KICS
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| Fact | Clair | KICS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Open Policy Agent |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 11k | 2.7k |
| Latest | v4.9.0 | v2.2.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 151 days between releases | about 52 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Snyk. Alternatives to Snyk →
PartialClairContainer image scanning as a service behind a registry; no code or dependency scanning.
PartialKICSOnly the infrastructure as code checks, with queries for Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker and more.
Clair
KICS
- v2.2.02026-09-17docs(release): update queries catalog, index and dockerfile for upcoming release
- v2.1.212026-07-30fix(query): fix EFS Volume With Disabled Transit Encryption queries for multiple volumes cases
- v2.1.202026-03-03feat(query): implements "Beta - Azure Container Registry With Broad Permissions"
- v2.1.192026-01-07fix(Bicep): Remove existing resources from bicep payload
- v2.1.182025-12-18feat(query): implements "Beta - Activity Log Alert For Create Policy Assignment Not Configured"
Clair
✓ signed The latest release, v4.9.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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KICS
✓ signed The latest release, v2.2.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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