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Dependency-Track vs KICS
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| Fact | Dependency-Track | KICS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Open Policy Agent |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 4.3k | 2.7k |
| Latest | 5.1.2 | v2.2.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 11 days between releases | about 52 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 19+ 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 →
PartialDependency-TrackContinuous monitoring of dependencies from SBOMs with policies, without fix pull requests.
PartialKICSOnly the infrastructure as code checks, with queries for Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker and more.
Dependency-Track
- 5.1.22026-10-05> [!IMPORTANT]
- 4.14.52026-10-05For official releases, refer to Dependency Track Docs >> Changelogs for information about improvements and upgrade note…
- 5.1.12026-09-20> [!IMPORTANT]
- 4.14.42026-09-14For official releases, refer to Dependency Track Docs >> Changelogs for information about improvements and upgrade note…
- 5.1.02026-08-27> [!IMPORTANT]
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"
Dependency-Track
unsigned The latest release, 5.1.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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KICS
✓ signed The latest release, v2.2.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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