Catalog comparison
TrivyOWASP Dependency-Check
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.
The all-in-one open source security scanner - Use Trivy to find vulnerabilities (CVE) & misconfigurations (IaC) across code repositories, binary artifacts, container images, Kubernetes clusters, and more. All in one tool!
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.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
Trivy
Security
OWASP Dependency-Check
Security
Primary capability
Trivy
Security
OWASP Dependency-Check
Security
License and pricing
Trivy
free · open source
OWASP Dependency-Check
free · open source
Free trial
Trivy
No
OWASP Dependency-Check
No
Complexity
Trivy
beginner
OWASP Dependency-Check
intermediate
Team fit
Trivy
enterprise, large, medium, small
OWASP Dependency-Check
enterprise, large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
Trivy
.NET, C/C++, CloudFormation, Dart, Dockerfile, Elixir, Go, Helm Charts, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Julia, Kubernetes Manifests, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Shell Scripts, Swift, Terraform, YAML
OWASP Dependency-Check
.NET, Go, Java, JavaScript, Multi-language, PHP, Python, Ruby, Scala
Supported platforms
Trivy
binary artifacts, ci/cd pipelines, cloud platforms, code repositories, container images (docker, oci), container registries, filesystem, git repositories, kubernetes clusters, linux, macos, rootfs, sbom files, virtual machine images, windows
OWASP Dependency-Check
Ant, Circle CI, Command Line, Cross-platform, Gradle, Jenkins, Linux, macOS, Maven, SBT, SonarQube, Windows
MCP server
Trivy
No
OWASP Dependency-Check
No
Key features (catalog)
Trivy
Attestation support, AWS CodePipeline integration, AWS Security Hub integration, Azure DevOps integration, Azure integration, Batch processing capabilities, Binary artifact analysis, Bitbucket Pipelines integration, CI/CD pipeline integration, CircleCI integration +39 more
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
Limitations (catalog)
Trivy
Learning curve for advanced custom policies, Limited to supported targets and formats, May be blocked by corporate firewalls, May generate false positives requiring tuning, No built-in remediation capabilities, Requires internet connectivity for database updates, Requires understanding of security concepts, Resource intensive for large scans +2 more
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
| Attribute | Trivy | OWASP Dependency-Check |
|---|---|---|
| Primary testing surface | Security | Security |
| Primary capability | Security | Security |
| License and pricing | free · open source | free · open source |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Complexity | beginner | intermediate |
| Team fit | enterprise, large, medium, small | enterprise, large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | .NET, C/C++, CloudFormation, Dart, Dockerfile, Elixir, Go, Helm Charts, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Julia, Kubernetes Manifests, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Shell Scripts, Swift, Terraform, YAML | .NET, Go, Java, JavaScript, Multi-language, PHP, Python, Ruby, Scala |
| Supported platforms | binary artifacts, ci/cd pipelines, cloud platforms, code repositories, container images (docker, oci), container registries, filesystem, git repositories, kubernetes clusters, linux, macos, rootfs, sbom files, virtual machine images, windows | Ant, Circle CI, Command Line, Cross-platform, Gradle, Jenkins, Linux, macOS, Maven, SBT, SonarQube, Windows |
| MCP server | No | No |
| Key features (catalog) | Attestation support, AWS CodePipeline integration, AWS Security Hub integration, Azure DevOps integration, Azure integration, Batch processing capabilities, Binary artifact analysis, Bitbucket Pipelines integration, CI/CD pipeline integration, CircleCI integration +39 more | 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 |
| Limitations (catalog) | Learning curve for advanced custom policies, Limited to supported targets and formats, May be blocked by corporate firewalls, May generate false positives requiring tuning, No built-in remediation capabilities, Requires internet connectivity for database updates, Requires understanding of security concepts, Resource intensive for large scans +2 more | 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 |
How the trade-offs apply to your team
Guidance below is inferred only from catalog differences. It is not a winner pick.
Consider Trivy if…
- you need coverage for binary artifacts, ci/cd pipelines, cloud platforms, code repositories
- your team writes tests in C/C++, CloudFormation, Dart, Dockerfile
- you want a lower-complexity tool
- you care about Attestation support and AWS CodePipeline integration
Consider OWASP Dependency-Check if…
- you need coverage for Ant, Circle CI, Command Line, Cross-platform
- your team writes tests in Multi-language, Scala
- you care about Ant task integration and Automatic database updates
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the Trivy and OWASP Dependency-Check 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.