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Grype vs CVE Binary Tool: catalog facts
GrypeCVE Binary Tool
Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Command line
  • Can scan package inventories and software bills of materials.
  • Scans binaries for known vulnerable components
  • Accepts SBOMs and component lists
  • Results depend on package identification and vulnerability database coverage.
  • Reports known vulnerabilities rather than proving software is secure
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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