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Alternatives to Lynis

The tools Specifiction weighs against Lynis, from its list of security configuration management software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 Chef InSpec

    It suits teams that need to express compliance, security or policy requirements as code and audit infrastructure.

    From $4.92/mo Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    9.4 Visit Specs
  2. 02 CIS-CAT Pro Assessor
    From $200/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    9.4 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Kubescape

    Kubescape suits teams managing Kubernetes clusters that want configuration, image, compliance, and runtime security checks.

    From $30/mo Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    9.1 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Puppet

    Puppet Enterprise is intended for medium and large organizations managing complex hybrid environments that need centralized automation, security, and compliance controls.

    From $120/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.9 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Mondoo CSPM
    Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Microsoft Defender for Business
    From $0.25/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.5 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Sysdig Secure

    Sysdig Secure suits organizations seeking protection for cloud-native workloads across cloud, container, Kubernetes, host, and serverless environments.

    From $20/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Prowler Cloud

    Prowler Cloud is aimed at organizations ranging from small startups to large enterprises that need cloud security checks and remediation guidance.

    From $99/mo Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  9. 09 AWS Security Hub CSPM
    Free trial Web · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  10. 10 HCL BigFix

    It suits organizations managing employee endpoints or virtual servers across Windows, UNIX, Linux, macOS, and mobile devices.

    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    7.9 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Symantec IT Management Suite

    It is aimed at IT teams handling endpoint and server deployment, patching, asset records, and policy management in complex environments.

    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  12. 12 OpenSCAP

    OpenSCAP suits government agencies and contractors, businesses, and open-source users who need SCAP-based compliance checks or vulnerability assessment.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Tripwire Enterprise
    Web · Windows · Linux · API
    7.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Prisma Cloud SCA

    Prisma Cloud SCA suits developers securing open-source use in DevOps workflows and security teams managing application-lifecycle risk and compliance.

    Free trial Web · API
    7.6 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Steampipe

    It suits teams querying cloud and service data with SQL for compliance, security, operations or cost analysis.

    Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    7.3 Visit Specs
  16. 16 DigitalOcean Cloud Security Posture Management
    From $5/mo Free plan Web
    7.2 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Google Cloud Secret Manager
    From $0.01/mo Free plan Web
    7.1 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Aqua Security

    It suits teams securing code repositories, cloud workloads, containers, and Kubernetes deployments across a hybrid environment.

    Web · Linux
    6.7 Visit Specs
  19. 19 CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.7 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Wiz Container and Kubernetes Security
    Web
    6.7 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
    Web · API
    6.6 Visit Specs
  22. 22 FortiCNAPP

    FortiCNAPP may suit organizations seeking protection for container, serverless, or Kubernetes workloads across the listed cloud platforms.

    Web · Windows · Linux
    6.5 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Microsoft Sentinel
    From $3/mo Web
    6.4 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Rapid7 InsightCloudSec
    From $5,500/mo Web
    6.2 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Google Security Command Center
    Web
    5.7 Visit Specs
  26. 26 kube-bench
    Linux
    5.7 Visit Specs
  27. 27 Qualys Policy Compliance
    Web
    5.5 Visit Specs
  28. 28 Tanium Comply
    Windows · macOS · Linux
    5.5 Visit Specs

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