Catalog comparison
TrivyZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
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!
The world's most widely used web app scanner. Free and open source DAST tool by Checkmarx. A community based GitHub Top 1000 project that anyone can contribute to.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
Trivy
Security
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Security
Primary capability
Trivy
Security
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Security
License and pricing
Trivy
free · open source
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
free · open source
Free trial
Trivy
No
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
No
Complexity
Trivy
beginner
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
intermediate
Team fit
Trivy
enterprise, large, medium, small
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
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
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API
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
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
CLI, Docker, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
MCP server
Trivy
No
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
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
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Active scanning capabilities, API security testing, Authentication support, Automated security scanning, CI/CD integration, Community-driven development, Comprehensive reporting, Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux), Docker container support, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) +9 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
ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy)
Limited enterprise support options, Limited to web application testing, May generate false positives requiring manual review, No built-in SAST capabilities, No mobile app security testing, Requires manual configuration for complex applications, Requires security expertise to use effectively, Steep learning curve for advanced features
| Attribute | Trivy | ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Java, JavaScript, Python, REST API |
| 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 | CLI, Docker, Linux, macOS, Web, 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 | Active scanning capabilities, API security testing, Authentication support, Automated security scanning, CI/CD integration, Community-driven development, Comprehensive reporting, Cross-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux), Docker container support, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) +9 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 | Limited enterprise support options, Limited to web application testing, May generate false positives requiring manual review, No built-in SAST capabilities, No mobile app security testing, Requires manual configuration for complex applications, Requires security expertise to use effectively, Steep learning curve for advanced features |
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 .NET, C/C++, CloudFormation, Dart
- you want a lower-complexity tool
- you care about Attestation support and AWS CodePipeline integration
Consider ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) if…
- you need coverage for CLI, Docker, Web
- your team writes tests in REST API
- you care about Active scanning capabilities and API security testing
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the Trivy and ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy) 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.