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PatchBell vs Trivy
Short answer: Pick PatchBell if you want browser-based CVE version lookup; pick Trivy if you want all-in-one open-source security scanner. PatchBell has a free plan; Trivy is free and open source.
PatchBellCheck if your software version is patched against a hot CVE, with official linksWhich to pick
Pick PatchBell if you want…
- Browser-based CVE version lookup
- Integrations with Apache HTTP Server, Apache Log4j or nginx (on PatchBell's list, not Trivy's)
Pick Trivy if you want…
- All-in-one open-source security scanner
- Comprehensive security scanning
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Docker, Kubernetes or Azure Container Registry (on Trivy's list, not PatchBell's)
Side by side
- What it is
- PatchBell:PatchBell lets you quickly check if your software version includes fixes for hot CVEs using official advisories, running entirely in the browser.
- Trivy:Trivy is an open-source scanner that finds vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, secrets and generates SBOMs for code, containers and Kubernetes.
- Best for
- PatchBell:Browser-based CVE version lookup
- Trivy:All-in-one open-source security scanner
- Who it’s for
- PatchBell:Developers and sysadmins who need to verify patch status of server software.
- Trivy:Developers and security teams needing fast, free scanning of code, images and infrastructure.
- Pricing
- PatchBell:Freemium
- Trivy:Open source
- Starting price
- PatchBell:—
- Trivy:Free
- Free plan or trial
- PatchBell:Free plan (Free)
- Trivy:Free to use
- Plans
- PatchBell:Free $0
- Trivy:—
- Open source
- PatchBell:—
- Trivy:Yes, 38,170 GitHub stars
- Works with
- PatchBell:Apache HTTP Server, Apache Log4j, nginx, Node.js, OpenSSL, PHP, Apache Tomcat, WordPress
- Trivy:Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Registry
PatchBell features
- Instant version check. Enter your software version and see if it includes the fix for a specific CVE.
- Official source data. Fix information is sourced only from project or vendor official advisories.
- No server scanning. All checks run locally in the browser; no data is sent to PatchBell.
- Multi-software coverage. Supports Apache HTTP Server, Log4j, nginx, Node.js, OpenSSL, PHP, Tomcat, WordPress, etc.
- English & Japanese UI. The site is available in both English and Japanese languages.
- Free reference tool. Core version-check functionality is completely free to use.
Trivy features
- Vulnerability scanning. Detects CVEs in binaries, container images and source code repositories.
- Misconfiguration detection. Finds insecure settings in IaC templates and Kubernetes manifests.
- Secret scanning. Identifies hard-coded credentials and secrets in code and images.
- SBOM generation. Creates Software Bill of Materials for artifacts to track component licenses.
- Cloud and Kubernetes scanning. Scans cloud resources and Kubernetes clusters for security issues.
- Docker extension. Integrates as a Docker extension for easy image scanning in Docker workflows.
PatchBell vs Trivy FAQ
What is the difference between PatchBell and Trivy?+
Trivy: Open-source scanner for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and secrets, not a browser-only reference.
Should I use PatchBell or Trivy?+
Pick PatchBell if you want browser-based CVE version lookup or integrations with Apache HTTP Server, Apache Log4j or nginx (on PatchBell's list, not Trivy's). Pick Trivy if you want all-in-one open-source security scanner, comprehensive security scanning or a free, open-source tool.
Is PatchBell or Trivy free?+
PatchBell has a free plan and paid plans. Trivy is free and open source.
Is PatchBell or Trivy open source?+
Trivy is open source (aquasecurity/trivy on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for PatchBell.
Do PatchBell and Trivy integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: PatchBell lists Apache HTTP Server, Apache Log4j, nginx, Node.js and 4 more; Trivy lists Docker, Kubernetes and Azure Container Registry.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.