Catalog comparison
OWASP Dependency-CheckArcherySec
Side-by-side facts from the TestGuild Tool Matcher catalog. Empty cells mean the catalog does not list that attribute — not that the product lacks it.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tool that detects publicly disclosed vulnerabilities contained within a project's dependencies. Uses Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) identifiers and generates reports linking to associated CVE entries. Integrates with NPM Audit API, OSS Index, RetireJS, and Bundler Audit.
Open-source Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and vulnerability management platform that integrates 80+ commercial and open-source scanners. Consolidates web (DAST), static (SAST), infrastructure, and cloud scan results, correlates findings, reduces false positives, and supports shift-left DevSecOps via archerysec-cli, REST APIs, and Jira ticketing.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
OWASP Dependency-Check
Security
ArcherySec
Security
Primary capability
OWASP Dependency-Check
Security
ArcherySec
Security
License and pricing
OWASP Dependency-Check
free · open source
ArcherySec
free · open source
Free trial
OWASP Dependency-Check
No
ArcherySec
No
Complexity
OWASP Dependency-Check
intermediate
ArcherySec
intermediate
Team fit
OWASP Dependency-Check
enterprise, large, medium, small
ArcherySec
large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
OWASP Dependency-Check
.NET, Go, Java, JavaScript, Multi-language, PHP, Python, Ruby, Scala
ArcherySec
CLI, Python, REST API
Supported platforms
OWASP Dependency-Check
Ant, Circle CI, Command Line, Cross-platform, Gradle, Jenkins, Linux, macOS, Maven, SBT, SonarQube, Windows
ArcherySec
api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web
MCP server
OWASP Dependency-Check
No
ArcherySec
No
Key features (catalog)
OWASP Dependency-Check
Ant task integration, Automatic database updates, Automatic vulnerability detection in dependencies, Bundler Audit integration, CI/CD pipeline integration, Circle CI Orb, Command line interface, Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) identification, Cross-platform compatibility, CVE report generation +15 more
ArcherySec
Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more
Limitations (catalog)
OWASP Dependency-Check
False positives may occur with CPE matching, Initial database download can take 10+ minutes, Learning curve for configuration optimization, Limited to publicly disclosed vulnerabilities, May miss vulnerabilities without CVE entries, Performance impact on large projects, Requires internet connectivity for updates, Requires regular updates for accuracy
ArcherySec
Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites
| Attribute | OWASP Dependency-Check | ArcherySec |
|---|---|---|
| Primary testing surface | Security | Security |
| Primary capability | Security | Security |
| License and pricing | free · open source | free · open source |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Complexity | intermediate | intermediate |
| Team fit | enterprise, large, medium, small | large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | .NET, Go, Java, JavaScript, Multi-language, PHP, Python, Ruby, Scala | CLI, Python, REST API |
| Supported platforms | Ant, Circle CI, Command Line, Cross-platform, Gradle, Jenkins, Linux, macOS, Maven, SBT, SonarQube, Windows | api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web |
| MCP server | No | No |
| Key features (catalog) | Ant task integration, Automatic database updates, Automatic vulnerability detection in dependencies, Bundler Audit integration, CI/CD pipeline integration, Circle CI Orb, Command line interface, Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) identification, Cross-platform compatibility, CVE report generation +15 more | Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more |
| Limitations (catalog) | False positives may occur with CPE matching, Initial database download can take 10+ minutes, Learning curve for configuration optimization, Limited to publicly disclosed vulnerabilities, May miss vulnerabilities without CVE entries, Performance impact on large projects, Requires internet connectivity for updates, Requires regular updates for accuracy | Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites |
How the trade-offs apply to your team
Guidance below is inferred only from catalog differences. It is not a winner pick.
Consider OWASP Dependency-Check if…
- you need coverage for Ant, Circle CI, Command Line, Cross-platform
- your team writes tests in .NET, Go, Java, JavaScript
- you care about Ant task integration and Automatic database updates
Consider ArcherySec if…
- you need coverage for api, ci/cd, cloud, docker
- your team writes tests in CLI, REST API
- you care about Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the OWASP Dependency-Check and ArcherySec websites.
- Trial both tools against a real slice of your application, not a demo site.
- Verify the exact browser, device, or OS matrix you must support.