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pip-audit vs Socket: catalog facts
pip-audit	Socket
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free tier for individuals and open source, with paid plans for organisations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web, Browser extension, Command line
Audits installed environments as well as requirements files Can automatically fix vulnerable packages	Looks for malicious package behaviour, not only known CVEs Covers JavaScript, Python and Go dependencies
Only covers Python packages Needs network access to query vulnerability data	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 not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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