osv-scanner Pricing

open sourceopen source · Apache-2.0last verified September 6, 2026official site ↗

At a glance

100% free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license ($0 software cost). OSV-Scanner is Google's official vulnerability scanner for dependencies, containers, lockfiles, and SBOMs using the Open Source Vulnerabilities (OSV) database with zero licensing fees.

Self-hosting cost

osv-scanner is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

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FAQ

How much does osv-scanner cost?

Does osv-scanner have a free plan?

Yes — osv-scanner is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host osv-scanner for free?

osv-scanner is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

What are free or cheaper osv-scanner alternatives?

OpenLIT, Cilium, MCP Inspector are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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