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TruffleHog vs detect-secrets: catalog facts
TruffleHog	detect-secrets
Best for: Find exposed credentials in repositories and other data sources	Best for: Development teams that want to keep credentials out of their Git repositories
Free + paid options The open-source scanner is free. Continuous monitoring is also offered through a paid enterprise product.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Supports several secret-detection workflows.	Baseline file separates known findings from new ones Works as a pre-commit hook to stop leaks before they land All 3 strengths for detect-secrets Baseline file separates known findings from new ones Works as a pre-commit hook to stop leaks before they land Runs locally with no service to sign up for
Some verification features contact external services and findings need review.	Pattern-based detection can produce false positives Command-line only, no graphical interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for TruffleHog github.com/trufflesecurity/trufflehog github.com/trufflesecurity/trufflehog/blob/main/LICENSE Catalog checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for detect-secrets github.com/Yelp/detect-secrets Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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