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Grype vs Palantir Gotham

Grype logo

Grype

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Palantir Gotham logo

Palantir Gotham

Government

Data Integration for Defense & Intelligence

From
$10000/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; Palantir Gotham no pricing information published; enterprise product requiring direct sales engagement
  • They diverge on capability: Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, Palantir Gotham covers Data Integration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grype and Palantir Gotham actually diverge.

Attributes where Grype and Palantir Gotham differ
AttributeGrypePalantir Gotham
Starting priceFree$10000/month
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feequote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows, DockerDesktop, Web
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
FoundedUnknown2003

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 Palantir Gotham

  • Data Integration
  • Pattern Analysis
  • Link Analysis
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Collaboration
  • Intelligence Databases
  • Classified Systems
  • GIS

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

Palantir Gotham

  • Citizen Servicesnot Grype
  • Records Managementnot Grype
  • Public Safetynot Grype
  • Civic Engagementnot 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

Palantir Gotham

  • No pricing information published; enterprise product requiring direct sales engagement

Pricing, plan by plan

Grype

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

Palantir Gotham

$10000/month
  • Enterprise$10000/month
    • Data Integration
    • Analysis Tools
    • Collaboration

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 Palantir Gotham if

  • You need data integration.
  • You work on Desktop, Web.
  • You also want pattern analysis.
Palantir Gotham review

Questions people ask

Is Grype or Palantir Gotham better?
Neither clearly leads. Grype starts at Free and Palantir Gotham at $10000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grype or Palantir Gotham?
Grype has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grype and $10000/month for Palantir Gotham.
Does Grype or Palantir Gotham run on more platforms?
Grype runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker. Palantir Gotham runs on Desktop, Web.
Can I use Grype for free?
Yes. Grype has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Palantir Gotham starts at $10000/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 Palantir Gotham is typically brought in for.
What can Grype do that Palantir Gotham cannot?
Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, SBOM-driven, Wide ecosystem coverage, Pipeline friendly. Palantir Gotham covers Data Integration, Pattern Analysis, Link Analysis, Geospatial Analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grype: Is Grype free?

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

Palantir Gotham: How much does Palantir Gotham cost?

Palantir Gotham does not publish pricing information on its website. As an enterprise analytics platform, costs are determined through direct sales consultation tailored to organizational scope and requirements.

Source
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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