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Grype vs Docker Scout: catalog facts
Grype	Docker Scout
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Basic use is free, with more features tied to paid Docker subscriptions.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Can scan package inventories and software bills of materials.	Made by Docker and fits into the existing Docker workflow Checks images for known vulnerabilities
Results depend on package identification and vulnerability database coverage.	Tied to the Docker ecosystem Full feature set depends on Docker's plans
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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