Checkmarx One vs Grype

Checkmarx One is a paid web application-security platform focused on source-code analysis. It integrates with CI/CD workflows, scans pull requests, and supports IDE use so security checks can occur during development. Teams can define custom security rules and custom rules for their requirements, while automated fixes assist with remediation. The listed analysis target is source code. Pull-request scanning provides a way to examine proposed changes, and CI/CD integration connects checks with delivery processes. IDE support places analysis in developer tooling. Checkmarx One has no free plan, and pricing is available on request. The company was founded in 2006. Its web delivery model combines configurable security policies with automated assistance for addressing findings, without listing additional analysis targets or a free tier.

Grype is a free, Apache-2.0-licensed scanner for known vulnerabilities in container images, filesystems, and software bills of materials (SBOMs). It can also scan directories, individual files, archives, and packages identified by PURL or CPE. Coverage includes major operating-system package ecosystems and language packages such as Ruby, Java, JavaScript, Python, .NET, Go, PHP, and Rust; supported image formats include Docker, OCI, and Singularity. Grype uses EPSS, KEV, and risk scoring to help prioritize findings. OpenVEX can filter results or add context. Reports can be emitted as a table, JSON, SARIF, or a custom Go template. The project supports SBOM generation and runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, or in a self-hosted setup. Installation options include a Docker image and community packages such as Homebrew, MacPorts, Winget, Scoop, and Snapcraft. Individual package scanning is described as useful for lightweight vulnerability checks and compliance scanning of specific dependencies. Security updates are applied only to the most recent release, and vulnerability-report support is described as best effort.