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Grype vs RoboForm

Grype logo

Grype

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RoboForm logo

RoboForm

Cybersecurity

Password manager and form filler

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Grype depends on public vulnerability databases, so coverage and false positives vary by ecosystem; RoboForm free plan is restricted to a single device; syncing across multiple devices requires the Premium plan
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grype and RoboForm actually diverge.

Attributes where Grype and RoboForm differ
AttributeGrypeRoboForm
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feefreemium
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows, DockerWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).

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 RoboForm

Nothing recorded that Grype does not also cover.

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

RoboForm

  • Auto-filling passwords across multiple devices and websitesnot Grype
  • Sharing family passwords securely with household membersnot Grype
  • Receiving alerts when credentials appear in data breachesnot Grype
  • Granting emergency access to trusted contacts for account recoverynot Grype
  • Enforcing multi-factor authentication across online accountsnot 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

RoboForm

  • Free plan is restricted to a single device; syncing across multiple devices requires the Premium plan
  • Premium's advertised $2.49 per month rate is a first-year discount that renews at $29.88 per year
  • Family plan covers only up to 5 accounts and likewise renews at a higher $47.75 per year after the first-year discount

Pricing, plan by plan

Grype

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

RoboForm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited passwords on single device
    • Advanced 2FA
    • Password breach monitoring 5 emails
  • Premium$2.49/month
    • Billed annually
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited devices
  • Family$3.98/month
    • Billed annually
    • Up to 5 Premium accounts
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

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 RoboForm if

  • You want to start without paying.
RoboForm review

Questions people ask

Is Grype or RoboForm better?
Neither clearly leads. Grype starts at Free and RoboForm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grype or RoboForm?
Grype starts at Free and RoboForm at Free.
Does Grype or RoboForm run on more platforms?
Grype runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker. RoboForm runs on Web.
Can I use Grype for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 RoboForm is typically brought in for.
What can Grype do that RoboForm cannot?
Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, SBOM-driven, Wide ecosystem coverage, Pipeline friendly.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grype: Is Grype free?

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

RoboForm: How much does RoboForm cost?

Premium plan is $2.49 per month when billed annually ($29.88/year renewal rate). Family plan supports up to 5 Premium accounts at $3.98 per month annual. Free plan is available with basic password management.

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.

RoboForm: Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes, RoboForm offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans.

Source
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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