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Grype vs SeeClickFix

Grype logo

Grype

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
SeeClickFix logo

SeeClickFix

Government

311 Citizen Request Management

From
$300/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; SeeClickFix now marketed as SeeClickFix 311 CRM under CivicPlus; pricing is gated behind a Request pricing button with no figures published
  • They diverge on capability: Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, SeeClickFix covers Issue Reporting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grype and SeeClickFix actually diverge.

Attributes where Grype and SeeClickFix differ
AttributeGrypeSeeClickFix
Starting priceFree$300/month
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows, DockerWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
FoundedUnknown2008

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 SeeClickFix

  • Issue Reporting
  • Work Order Management
  • GIS Integration
  • Performance Analytics
  • Mobile Field App
  • Esri ArcGIS
  • CityWorks
  • Salesforce

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

SeeClickFix

  • 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

SeeClickFix

  • Now marketed as SeeClickFix 311 CRM under CivicPlus; pricing is gated behind a Request pricing button with no figures published

Pricing, plan by plan

Grype

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

SeeClickFix

$300/month
  • Pro$300/month
    • 311 Management
    • Work Order Tracking
    • Analytics

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 SeeClickFix if

  • You need issue reporting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want work order management.
SeeClickFix review

Questions people ask

Is Grype or SeeClickFix better?
Neither clearly leads. Grype starts at Free and SeeClickFix at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grype or SeeClickFix?
Grype has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grype and $300/month for SeeClickFix.
Does Grype or SeeClickFix run on more platforms?
Grype runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker. SeeClickFix runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Grype for free?
Yes. Grype has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SeeClickFix starts at $300/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 SeeClickFix is typically brought in for.
What can Grype do that SeeClickFix cannot?
Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, SBOM-driven, Wide ecosystem coverage, Pipeline friendly. SeeClickFix covers Issue Reporting, Work Order Management, GIS Integration, Performance Analytics.

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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