Clair
Fastest to get started
Why teams pick it
Static analysis of OCI and Docker images
Open-source alternatives to Anchore
Compare community-driven replacements for Anchore in container security workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
Anchore
Anchore is a container security and compliance platform that helps organizations automate the scanning of container images for vulnerabilities and policy violations. It integrates into CI/CD pipelines to enforce security standards, providing a central place to identify, report, and remediate risks in containerized applications and their dependencies.Read more
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- 6Alternatives
- 4Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 6Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to Anchore.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Anchore.
Kubescape
AI-powered workflows
Why teams pick it
Security engineers needing compliance checks against multiple frameworks
All open-source alternatives
Kubescape
Unified Kubernetes security from development to runtime
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyGo
Why teams choose it
- Multi‑framework misconfiguration scanning (NSA‑CISA, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS)
- In‑cluster operator with continuous scanning, image vulnerability, runtime analysis, and network policy generation
- CLI and GitHub Action for fast, on‑demand assessments
Watch for
Requires cluster access for in‑cluster operator
Migration highlight
Pre‑deployment compliance scan
Detects misconfigurations in Helm charts and YAML before they reach production, ensuring alignment with NSA‑CISA and CIS benchmarks.
Clair
Transparent vulnerability scanning for container images using static analysis
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployGo
Why teams choose it
- Static analysis of OCI and Docker images
- API-driven image indexing and vulnerability matching
- Transparent reporting of known CVEs
Watch for
Main branch may be unstable; use releases for production
Migration highlight
CI/CD pipeline integration
Automatically fail builds that contain images with known vulnerabilities
Dockle
Secure Docker images with CIS‑compliant linting made simple
Permissive licenseFast to deployAI-powered workflowsGo
Why teams choose it
- CIS Benchmark compliance checks for Docker images
- Zero‑runtime dependencies; single binary execution
- CI/CD friendly with JSON output and exit‑code control
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Only scans built images, not Dockerfile syntax
Migration highlight
CI pipeline image validation
Fail builds automatically when Dockle detects critical security violations.
Trivy
Unified scanner for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, secrets, and SBOMs
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployGo
Why teams choose it
- Scans images, filesystems, Git repos, VM images, and Kubernetes clusters
- Detects CVEs, IaC misconfigurations, secrets, licenses, and generates SBOMs
- Integrates with CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes operator, VS Code plugin
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Canary builds may contain bugs and are not recommended for production
Migration highlight
CI pipeline vulnerability check
Automatically fails builds when new CVEs are found in container images
Falco
Real-time kernel monitoring for cloud-native Linux security
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyC++
Why teams choose it
- Kernel syscall monitoring with custom rule engine
- Metadata enrichment from container runtimes and Kubernetes
- Extensible plugin architecture for external services
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Requires Linux kernel compatibility checks before deployment
Migration highlight
Detect container escape attempts
Falco alerts when a process inside a container tries to access host resources, enabling immediate containment.
Dagda
Comprehensive Docker image security scanning and runtime monitoring
Permissive licenseFast to deployIntegration-friendlyPython
Why teams choose it
- Static vulnerability scanning using CVE, BID, RHSA, RHBA databases
- Malware detection via ClamAV integration
- Runtime anomaly detection with Falco
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Requires a separate MongoDB instance
Migration highlight
CI/CD pipeline image validation
Automatically reject Docker images containing known CVEs or malware before deployment.
Choosing a container security alternative
Teams replacing Anchore in container security workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 4 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Anchore.