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Grype vs Incode

Grype logo

Grype

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Incode logo

Incode

Government

Financial & HR Software for Government

From
$700/month
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grype has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Grype depends on public vulnerability databases, so coverage and false positives vary by ecosystem; Incode incode is now sold as Tyler ERP Pro and tylertech.com/products/incode redirects to the ERP Pro product page
  • They diverge on capability: Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, Incode covers General Ledger.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grype and Incode actually diverge.

Attributes where Grype and Incode differ
AttributeGrypeIncode
Starting priceFree$700/month
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows, DockerWeb, Desktop
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
FoundedUnknown1966

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Grype

  • Image and filesystem scanning
  • SBOM-driven
  • Wide ecosystem coverage
  • Pipeline friendly

Only in Incode

  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll Management
  • Utility Billing
  • Budget Management
  • Bank Integrations
  • ADP
  • Third-party Payroll

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Grype

  • Re-scanning stored SBOMs as new CVEs are published, without rebuilding imagesnot Incode
  • Failing CI when a build introduces a known vulnerabilitynot Incode
  • Auditing what is actually installed inside a third-party imagenot Incode

Incode

  • Financial management and ERP for small and mid-sized local governmentsnot Grype
  • Utility billing, payroll and human resources for city and county administrationnot Grype
  • Court and public safety records for municipalitiesnot Grype

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Grype

  • Depends on public vulnerability databases, so coverage and false positives vary by ecosystem
  • No triage, exception tracking or reporting UI — that is Anchore’s commercial product
  • Overlaps heavily with Trivy, and most teams pick one rather than running both

Incode

  • Incode is now sold as Tyler ERP Pro and tylertech.com/products/incode redirects to the ERP Pro product page
  • No pricing is published; Tyler routes all enquiries through contact and demo requests with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • The product is sold only to public sector organisations

Pricing, plan by plan

Grype

Free
  • GrypeFree
    • Full functionality
    • No usage limits
    • Community support

Incode

$700/month
  • Municipal Suite$700/month
    • Financial Management
    • HR/Payroll
    • Utility Billing

Which should you pick?

Choose Grype if

  • You need image and filesystem scanning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker.
  • You also want sbom-driven.
Grype review

Choose Incode if

  • You need general ledger.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want accounts payable.
Incode review

Questions people ask

Is Grype or Incode better?
Neither clearly leads. Grype starts at Free and Incode at $700/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grype or Incode?
Grype has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grype and $700/month for Incode.
Does Grype or Incode run on more platforms?
Grype runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker. Incode runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Grype for free?
Yes. Grype has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Incode starts at $700/month.
What is Grype best used for?
Grype is most often used for re-scanning stored sboms as new cves are published, without rebuilding images, failing ci when a build introduces a known vulnerability, auditing what is actually installed inside a third-party image. Of those, re-scanning stored sboms as new cves are published, without rebuilding images and failing ci when a build introduces a known vulnerability are not what Incode is typically brought in for.
What can Grype do that Incode cannot?
Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, SBOM-driven, Wide ecosystem coverage, Pipeline friendly. Incode covers General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll Management, Utility Billing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grype: Is Grype free?

Yes, open source from Anchore. Anchore Enterprise is the paid platform around it.

Grype: What is the difference between Grype and Syft?

Syft generates the software bill of materials; Grype matches that inventory against vulnerability data. They are designed to be used together.

Grype: Grype or Trivy?

They cover similar ground. Trivy is broader out of the box, including misconfiguration and secret scanning; Grype pairs more cleanly with an SBOM-first workflow.

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