Cybersecurity · head to head
Grype vs Yoti
Grype
Cybersecurity
Vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Yoti
Cybersecurity
Reusable digital identity, facial age estimation and identity verification
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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; Yoti age estimation returns a probabilistic range rather than a verified date of birth, so it only works with a safety buffer above the legal threshold and cannot prove an exact age.
- They diverge on capability: Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, Yoti covers Facial age estimation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Grype and Yoti actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Yoti
- Facial age estimation
- Reusable digital ID
- Identity verification
- UK right to work and rent
- Digital ID for retail
- Selective disclosure
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 Yoti
- Failing CI when a build introduces a known vulnerabilitynot Yoti
- Auditing what is actually installed inside a third-party imagenot Yoti
Yoti
- A social platform meeting UK Online Safety Act age assurance duties without collecting identity documents from teenagersnot Grype
- A supermarket removing staff interventions at self-checkout for age-restricted purchasesnot Grype
- A UK employer running digital right-to-work checks under the certified trust framework rather than inspecting passportsnot Grype
- A gambling operator needing an age gate with high completion rates before the account funding stepnot 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
Yoti
- Age estimation returns a probabilistic range rather than a verified date of birth, so it only works with a safety buffer above the legal threshold and cannot prove an exact age.
- Estimation accuracy varies by demographic and reported error margins widen at the age bands that matter most for eighteen-year thresholds, which pushes borderline users into a document fallback you still have to pay for.
- Pricing is not published, so buyers cannot compare the cost of an estimation check against a document check without going through sales.
- Regulatory acceptance of facial estimation differs by jurisdiction, so a method that satisfies Ofcom may not satisfy a regulator elsewhere and multi-market platforms need more than one approach.
- The reusable digital identity app depends on consumer adoption, which is meaningful in the UK and thin elsewhere, limiting the reusability benefit outside its home market.
Pricing, plan by plan
Grype
Free- GrypeFree
- Full functionality
- No usage limits
- Community support
Yoti
On request- Yoti Age and Identity Services$undefined/year
- Per-check pricing quoted by volume and method
- Age estimation, document verification and digital ID priced differently
- Right to work and right to rent checks quoted separately
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.
Choose Yoti if
- You need facial age estimation.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- You also want reusable digital id.
Questions people ask
- Is Grype or Yoti better?
- Neither clearly leads. Grype starts at Free and Yoti at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Grype or Yoti?
- Grype has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grype and On request for Yoti.
- Does Grype or Yoti run on more platforms?
- Grype runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker. Yoti runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- Can I use Grype for free?
- Yes. Grype has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Yoti 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 Yoti is typically brought in for.
- What can Grype do that Yoti cannot?
- Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, SBOM-driven, Wide ecosystem coverage, Pipeline friendly. Yoti covers Facial age estimation, Reusable digital ID, Identity verification, UK right to work and rent.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Grype: Is Grype free?
Yes, open source from Anchore. Anchore Enterprise is the paid platform around it.
Yoti: Does age estimation store my face?
The image is used to produce an estimate and then deleted rather than retained, which is the specific property that makes it usable for age assurance on minors.
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.
Yoti: Is it accepted for UK Online Safety Act compliance?
Facial age estimation is one of the methods regulators have accepted as highly effective age assurance. Confirm the current position with your own counsel for your content category.
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.
Yoti: Can it prove someone is exactly 21?
No. It gives a range. If you need a precise age you need a document or database check, which Yoti also sells.
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