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Trivy vs Vite

Trivy logo

Trivy

Cybersecurity

Open-source vulnerability and misconfiguration scanner

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Vite logo

Vite

Developer Tools

Next generation frontend tooling

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Trivy reports what public advisory databases know, so coverage varies by ecosystem and unfixed CVEs create noise; Vite does not support Node.js built-in polyfills, requiring manual configuration for CommonJS libraries
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Trivy and Vite actually diverge.

Attributes where Trivy and Vite differ
AttributeTrivyVite
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feeUnknown
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows, Docker, KubernetesNode.js, Deno, Bun
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Trivy

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

Only in Vite

Nothing recorded that Trivy does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Trivy

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

Vite

  • Developers speeding up hot module replacement during React developmentnot Trivy
  • Vue.js teams reducing rebuild times in large monorepo codebasesnot Trivy
  • Teams building with TypeScript without additional tooling configurationnot Trivy
  • Open-source contributors testing code changes in sub-second feedbacknot Trivy

Where each one falls short

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

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

Vite

  • Does not support Node.js built-in polyfills, requiring manual configuration for CommonJS libraries
  • File watching fails on Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 in certain conditions
  • Smaller ecosystem and community compared to webpack
  • Ampersands in Windows project paths cause module resolution failures

Pricing, plan by plan

Trivy

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

Vite

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Vite review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Trivy if

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

Choose Vite if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Node.js, Deno, Bun.
Vite review

Questions people ask

Is Trivy or Vite better?
Neither clearly leads. Trivy starts at Free and Vite at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Trivy or Vite?
Trivy starts at Free and Vite at Free.
Does Trivy or Vite run on more platforms?
Trivy runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes. Vite runs on Node.js, Deno, Bun.
Can I use Trivy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Trivy best used for?
Trivy is most often used for failing a pull request when a container image introduces a known cve, scanning terraform and kubernetes manifests for misconfiguration before apply, catching committed secrets as part of an existing ci step. Of those, failing a pull request when a container image introduces a known cve and scanning terraform and kubernetes manifests for misconfiguration before apply are not what Vite is typically brought in for.
What can Trivy do that Vite cannot?
Trivy covers Multi-target scanning, Vulnerability detection, Misconfiguration checks, Secret detection.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Trivy: Is Trivy free?

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

Vite: Does Vite support CommonJS dependencies?

Vite automatically converts CommonJS dependencies to ES modules during pre-bundling using esbuild, but it does not support Node.js built-in polyfills. For projects requiring Node builtins, additional configuration may be needed.

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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.

Vite: Can Vite work offline?

Vite requires internet for initial dependency pre-bundling with esbuild. Once dependencies are pre-bundled and cached, development can continue with local file serving, but full offline development is not supported.

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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.

Vite: What are Vite's system requirements on Windows?

Vite can run on Windows, but WSL2 users may experience file watching issues where Vite cannot detect file changes in certain conditions. Windows users with project paths containing ampersands may encounter module resolution failures with npm.

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Vite: Does Vite support TypeScript, JSX, and CSS out of the box?

Yes. Vite natively supports TypeScript, JSX, CSS, and WebAssembly without additional configuration needed for basic use.

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