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Discover powerful open-source replacements for popular commercial software. Save on costs, gain transparency, and join a community of developers.
Discover powerful open-source replacements for popular commercial software. Save on costs, gain transparency, and join a community of developers.
Compare community-driven replacements for TruffleHog in application security testing (sast/dast/sca) workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.

These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing TruffleHog.
Why teams pick it
Keep customer data in-house with privacy-focused tooling.
Recent commits in the last 6 months
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to TruffleHog.
Why teams pick it
Flexible output: JSON, Docker, or proxy push

Automated multi-tool web vulnerability scanner for rapid assessments
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Parallel processing not yet supported; scans run sequentially
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Initial reconnaissance for a new web application
RapidScan enumerates subdomains, open ports, and common web technologies, delivering a categorized list of potential vulnerabilities in minutes.

Fast, template-driven vulnerability scanner with zero false positives

Headless Chrome crawler that harvests high-quality URLs for security testing
Why teams choose it

Unified vulnerability scanner for CI/CD pipelines and DevOps teams

Comprehensive Perl-based web server vulnerability scanner that detects misconfigurations and known exploits

Secure your infrastructure-as-code before deployment with KICS

Unified platform for collaborative security scanning and vulnerability management

Fast, asynchronous reconnaissance suite for offensive security professionals

Why teams choose it

Automated web app security scanner for developers and pentesters

Detect known vulnerabilities in project dependencies automatically.

Static binary analyzer for automated vulnerability detection via abstract interpretation

AI-driven static analysis uncovers remote exploit chains in Python code

Comprehensive vulnerability scanner for code, containers, and licenses

AI-driven CLI assistant that automates penetration testing workflows
Teams replacing TruffleHog in application security testing (sast/dast/sca) workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from TruffleHog.
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CLI‑centric; running as a service requires additional security hardening
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CI/CD pipeline integration
Automatically detect regressions on each commit and prevent vulnerable code from reaching production.
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Requires a compatible Chromium installation
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Enrich passive vulnerability scanners
Feed high‑quality URL lists directly into scanners for deeper analysis
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Requires manual configuration of each underlying scanner
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CI/CD gate for web application releases
Automated scans block deployments when critical vulnerabilities are detected, preventing insecure code from reaching production.
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Perl runtime required for source execution
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Pre‑deployment security audit
Identify outdated components and misconfigurations before a web application goes live.
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Rule sets need periodic updates to stay current with new services
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Pre‑commit security scanning
Developers catch misconfigurations before code is pushed, preventing vulnerable infrastructure from entering version control.
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Requires Docker/Sidekiq infrastructure for async processing
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Integrate SAST into CI pipeline
Developers receive immediate feedback on code vulnerabilities, reducing remediation time.
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Requires external tools (Nmap, OpenSSL) pre‑installed
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Initial target profiling
Gather DNS records, WHOIS, and TLS details to build a baseline of the target’s infrastructure.
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Requires Ruby runtime, adding a language dependency
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Comprehensive corporate web portal assessment
Generates a detailed vulnerability report with reduced false positives across dynamic pages.
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Requires a Java runtime environment
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CI/CD Pipeline Integration
Automatically scan each build and prevent deployment of vulnerable releases
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Requires Java 11 and internet access
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CI Build Validation
Builds automatically fail when newly discovered CVEs are found in dependencies.
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Requires Ghidra and Z3 setup before use
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Automated security audit of legacy firmware
Identify buffer overflows, integer overflows, and use‑after‑free bugs across ARM binaries without source code.
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Limited to Python codebases
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Automated security audit of a new Python web framework
Identified hidden RCE and XSS vectors, enabling developers to patch before release
Why teams choose it
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Guided remediation is still experimental
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CI pipeline integration
Automatically fail builds when high‑severity vulnerabilities are detected in dependencies.
Why teams choose it
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Requires at least 16 GB RAM and Python 3.11+
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Rapid vulnerability enumeration during a red‑team engagement
Nebula parses nmap output, suggests exploit paths, and logs findings automatically.