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Mark43 vs Trivy

Mark43 logo

Mark43

Government

Modern Public Safety Software

From
$2000/month
Free plan
No
Visit Mark43Full review
Trivy logo

Trivy

Cybersecurity

Open-source vulnerability and misconfiguration scanner

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit TrivyFull review

The short version

  • Trivy is free; Mark43 starts at $2000/mo.
  • Only Mark43 lists Computer-Aided Dispatch; only Trivy lists multi-target scanning.
  • Where Mark43 falls short: no published pricing on homepage; sales contact required for all cost details.
  • Where Trivy falls short: reports what public advisory databases know, so coverage varies by ecosystem and unfixed CVEs create noise.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mark43 and Trivy actually diverge.

Attributes where Mark43 and Trivy differ
AttributeMark43Trivy
Starting price$2000/monthFree
Pricing modelSubscriptionOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidLinux, macOS, Windows, Self-hosted
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity

Not yet recorded: founded for Trivy.

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 Mark43

  • Computer-Aided Dispatch
  • Records Management
  • Evidence Management
  • Analytics
  • Mobile
  • FBI CJIS
  • NCIC
  • State Systems

Only in Trivy

  • Multi-target scanning
  • Vulnerability detection
  • Misconfiguration checks
  • Secret detection

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mark43

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

Trivy

  • Failing a pull request when a container image introduces a known CVEnot Mark43
  • Scanning Terraform and Kubernetes manifests for misconfiguration before applynot Mark43
  • Catching committed secrets as part of an existing CI stepnot Mark43

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mark43

  • No published pricing on homepage; sales contact required for all cost details
  • Only reference to pricing is 'early bird pricing' for 2027 conference registration
  • No transparent pricing structure visible for public evaluation

Trivy

  • Reports what public advisory databases know, so coverage varies by ecosystem and unfixed CVEs create noise
  • No built-in triage or exception workflow, so suppressing accepted risk is managed in config files
  • Findings are point-in-time from CI, with no continuous runtime monitoring unless you add the commercial platform

Pricing, plan by plan

Mark43

$2000/month
  • Public Safety Suite$2,000/mo
    • CAD
    • RMS
    • Analytics

Trivy

Free
  • TrivyFree
    • Full scanner
    • Unlimited scans
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Mark43 if

  • You need computer-aided dispatch.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want records management.
Mark43 review

Choose Trivy if

  • You need multi-target scanning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Self-hosted.
  • You also want vulnerability detection.
Trivy review

Questions people ask

Is Mark43 or Trivy better?
Neither clearly leads. Mark43 starts at $2000/month and Trivy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mark43 or Trivy?
Trivy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2000/month for Mark43 and Free for Trivy.
Does Mark43 or Trivy run on more platforms?
Mark43 runs on Web, iOS, Android. Trivy runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Self-hosted.
Can I use Trivy for free?
Yes. Trivy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mark43 starts at $2000/month.
What is Mark43 best used for?
Mark43 is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Trivy is typically brought in for.
What can Mark43 do that Trivy cannot?
Mark43 covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management, Evidence Management, Analytics. Trivy covers Multi-target scanning, Vulnerability detection, Misconfiguration checks, Secret detection.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mark43: Does Mark43 publish pricing online?

No, Mark43 pricing is not published on the public website. The only pricing reference is early bird conference registration. Prospective customers must contact Mark43 through 'Book A Demo' or 'Let's Connect' for pricing consultation.

Source
Trivy: Is Trivy free?

Yes, open source from Aqua Security with no licence fee. Aqua sells a commercial platform around it.

Mark43: What payment methods or financing options does Mark43 offer?

No information about payment methods or financing options is disclosed on the public homepage. Pricing and payment details are handled through direct sales consultations.

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Trivy: What can Trivy scan?

Container images, filesystems, Git repositories, Kubernetes clusters and infrastructure-as-code, for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, secrets and licences.

Mark43: Are there volume discounts or specialized pricing for different agency sizes?

Mark43 website does not disclose any volume pricing, per-user costs, or specialized rates for agencies of different sizes. All pricing inquiries require direct contact with sales team.

Source
Trivy: Does Trivy need a server?

No. It is a single binary, which is a large part of why it became a default in CI.

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