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Gitleaks vs TruffleHog

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GitleaksTruffleHog
LanguageGoGo
LicenceMITAGPL-3.0
Stars30k28k
Latestv8.30.1v3.98.1
Last push2026-09-302026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 61 days between releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days37 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace GitGuardian. Alternatives to GitGuardian →

    PartialGitleaksScans repositories, history and diffs for secrets from the CLI, a pre-commit hook or CI, without a dashboard.

    PartialTruffleHogFinds and verifies secrets in git, buckets, chat and more from the CLI or CI, without a remediation dashboard.