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Grype vs NetDocuments

Grype logo

Grype

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NetDocuments logo

NetDocuments

Legal

Cloud document management for law firms

From
On request
Rated
-
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; NetDocuments quote-only pricing per user with no published rates
  • They diverge on capability: Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, NetDocuments covers Matter-centric filing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grype and NetDocuments actually diverge.

Attributes where Grype and NetDocuments differ
AttributeGrypeNetDocuments
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feequote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows, DockerWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Cloud
CategoryCybersecurityLegal

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 NetDocuments

  • Matter-centric filing
  • Ethical walls
  • Email management
  • Version control
  • Search
  • Retention

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 NetDocuments
  • Failing CI when a build introduces a known vulnerabilitynot NetDocuments
  • Auditing what is actually installed inside a third-party imagenot NetDocuments

NetDocuments

  • Firms needing enforceable ethical walls rather than folder permissionsnot Grype
  • Capturing email into the matter record instead of individual inboxesnot Grype
  • Moving document management off on-premise serversnot 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

NetDocuments

  • Quote-only pricing per user with no published rates
  • Migrating an existing document store is a substantial project, and legacy metadata rarely survives cleanly
  • Aimed at mid-size and large firms; solo practices find it heavier than needed
  • Adoption depends on fee earners filing correctly, and habits are the hard part

Pricing, plan by plan

Grype

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

NetDocuments

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the NetDocuments review.

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 NetDocuments if

  • You need matter-centric filing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want ethical walls.
NetDocuments review

Questions people ask

Is Grype or NetDocuments better?
Neither clearly leads. Grype starts at Free and NetDocuments at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grype or NetDocuments?
Grype has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grype and On request for NetDocuments.
Does Grype or NetDocuments run on more platforms?
Grype runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker. NetDocuments runs on Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Cloud.
Can I use Grype for free?
Yes. Grype has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NetDocuments starts at On request.
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 NetDocuments is typically brought in for.
What can Grype do that NetDocuments cannot?
Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, SBOM-driven, Wide ecosystem coverage, Pipeline friendly. NetDocuments covers Matter-centric filing, Ethical walls, Email management, Version control.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grype: Is Grype free?

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

NetDocuments: What does NetDocuments cost?

It quotes per user and does not publish rates.

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.

NetDocuments: Why not just use SharePoint or Dropbox?

Neither expresses matter-centric security or ethical walls in an auditable way, which is a professional obligation rather than a preference in legal practice.

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.

NetDocuments: Does it handle email?

Yes, capturing correspondence into the matter record, which is where most legal email otherwise fails to land.

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