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Safety CLI vs OSV-Scanner: catalog facts
Safety CLIOSV-Scanner
Freemium

A free starting option is offered; paid plans are also available.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Scans Python dependencies for known vulnerabilities and malicious packages
  • Provides remediation recommendations and supports JSON, SBOM, HTML, and text output
  • Supports multiple package ecosystems and dependency formats.
  • Requires login or account creation to run scans
  • Coverage depends on recognized dependencies and published vulnerability records.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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