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OSV-Scanner vs Socket: catalog facts
OSV-Scanner	Socket
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Free tier for individuals and open source, with paid plans for organisations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web, Browser extension, Command line
Supports multiple package ecosystems and dependency formats.	Looks for malicious package behaviour, not only known CVEs Covers JavaScript, Python and Go dependencies
Coverage depends on recognized dependencies and published vulnerability records.	Hosted service, scanning depends on Socket's platform Most features are aimed at teams and organisations
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension
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	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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