Detonate vs Hybrid Analysis

Detonate runs software dependencies in isolated micro-virtual machines and monitors their runtime behavior for software supply chain security. It accepts npm and PyPI packages, Maven artifacts, binaries, and Docker images, then records file access, network connections, DNS queries, and process execution. The product assigns benign, suspicious, or policy-violating verdicts and provides an event timeline. Decoy files such as fake SSH keys, cloud credentials, API tokens, and environment files can flag access attempts. A token-authenticated REST API supports artifact submission, status checks, verdicts, and reports for CI/CD deployment gates. The sandbox has no internet connection by default; outbound connections can be logged and optionally blocked. Described controls include Firecracker microVM and KVM hardware isolation, gVisor support, seccomp-BPF profiles, and read-only root filesystems with tmpfs overlays. Detonate supports API and web access, Linux, and self-hosted deployment. The Community plan is free and self-hosted, with 2 concurrent sandboxes and 200 API runs per month. Paid plans start at $4,990 a year; enterprise pricing starts at $14,990 a year.

Hybrid Analysis is a cloud malware analysis service for examining files and URLs to detect and investigate unknown threats. Its free community plan allows 30 file uploads per month, with a maximum file size of 100 MB. File analysis can include Falcon Static Analysis, reputation lookups, antivirus engines and static checks; submitted files can also receive in-depth static and dynamic analysis. Search covers reports, YARA rules, strings and indicators of compromise. Registered users can create a restricted free Public API key for submissions, searches, report retrieval and data erasure, subject to privileges. The service supports hybrid static and runtime analysis on Windows 7 and Windows 10, plus extensive static analysis of Android APK files. Listed integrations include VirusTotal, OPSWAT Metadefender and SIEM systems. Submitted material may be retained or shared at the service’s discretion, including screenshots and metadata for samples marked not to share. Terms limit use to internal business security or legitimate research.