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Lynis vs OpenSCAP: catalog facts
Lynis	OpenSCAP
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Checks local configuration and reports suggested improvements.	Implements the NIST SCAP standard with 2014 certification Includes community hardening guides and baselines
Suggestions require review for the particular system and workload.	Requires familiarity with SCAP policies and profiles Aimed at administrators rather than home users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 September 23, 2026

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