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Safety CLI

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What it is

Safety CLI detects vulnerable dependencies and helps remediate them. Its CLI page describes scanning Python, Java, and JavaScript, while the listed supported ecosystem is Python. The tool prioritizes vulnerabilities using code-risk reachability analysis and verified fix recommendations. Safety says its proprietary vulnerability database detects four times more security issues than public sources. Scans can run on development machines, in CI/CD pipelines, or in production, and integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Docker, and Bitbucket; a GitHub Action is available for CI/CD scans. Installation starts with `pip install safety`, followed by authentication and `safety scan`. Safety lists support for Python 3.8 and later, with a Docker option for older versions described in its documentation. The CLI is available for Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted deployment, and supports SBOM generation. The free plan is limited to one developer, one codebase, and 100 monthly scans for non-commercial use. Team costs $25 a month, billed at $25 per developer per month or $240 per year; a 7-day trial is available.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Safety CLI detects and helps remediate vulnerable dependencies, and the CLI page describes scanning for Python, Java, and JavaScript.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Integrations
Safety says it works with GitHub, GitLab, Docker, and Bitbucket, and provides a GitHub Action for CI/CD scans.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Support
The pricing page lists 48-hour email support for Free, 4-hour priority email and chat support for Team, and 24/7 priority support for Enterprise.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · getsafety.com
Company location
Safety says it was founded in Vancouver and is building technology for secure use of open-source software.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Enterprise features
The Enterprise plan includes onboarding and security best-practice training, advanced security reporting, and AI-powered insights.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Free plan limits
The free plan is designed for non-commercial use and individual or educational use, with one codebase, one user, and 100 monthly scans.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Installation
The CLI page instructs users to install Safety with pip install safety, authenticate, and run safety scan.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Python requirement
The CLI page states that Safety supports Python versions 3.8 and later, with a Docker option for older versions described in its documentation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Risk prioritization
The CLI prioritizes vulnerabilities based on code risk using reachability analysis and verified fix recommendations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Scan locations
Safety says CLI scans can run on development machines, in CI/CD pipelines, and in production.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Security approach
Safety says its cybersecurity researchers monitor package releases and code changes, verify fixes, and provide technical advisories for vulnerabilities.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Vulnerability intelligence
Safety says its proprietary vulnerability database detects four times more security issues than public sources.Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com

Plans and prices

Free Free $0/dev/month; free forever 1 developer · 1 codebase · 100 scans/month · non-commercial use · public vulnerability data · email support with 48-hour response Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Team $25 a month $25/dev/month or $240 per year Up to 20 contributing developers · 25 codebases · 5,000 scans/month · proprietary vulnerability data · priority email and chat support with 4-hour response Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com
Enterprise Priced on request Contact Us for pricing Unlimited contributing developers · unlimited codebases · up to 20,000 scans/month · dedicated account manager · 24/7 priority support Read 7 Oct 2026 · getsafety.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Prioritizes vulnerabilities using reachability analysis
  • Provides verified fix recommendations
  • Works with GitHub, GitLab, Docker, and Bitbucket
  • Supports SBOM generation
  • Scans can run in development, CI/CD, or production

Limits

  • Free plan limited to 100 scans monthly
  • Free plan is non-commercial only
  • Python support starts at version 3.8

Who it suits

Safety CLI suits developers and teams scanning dependencies during development, in CI/CD, or in production. The free plan is limited to individual or educational non-commercial use.

Verdict

Safety CLI pairs dependency scanning with reachability analysis and verified remediation guidance. The free plan has strict usage and non-commercial limits; Team costs $25 a month, with a 7-day trial available.

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