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OpenSCAP vs Lynis: catalog facts
OpenSCAP	Lynis
Free Free and open source.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Implements the NIST SCAP standard with 2014 certification Includes community hardening guides and baselines	Checks local configuration and reports suggested improvements.
Requires familiarity with SCAP policies and profiles Aimed at administrators rather than home users	Suggestions require review for the particular system and workload.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account 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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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