GeekWala vs Trivy
Trivy scans everything. GeekWala tells you what's actually exploited.
Trivy is a powerful open-source scanner for containers, filesystems, and IaC. If you need infrastructure scanning, Trivy is excellent. If you need to know which dependency CVEs are actively exploited — with EPSS probability and CISA KEV data — GeekWala is purpose-built for that.
Want the technical deep-dive? Read our full Trivy Container Scan vs EPSS Enrichment article.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Trivy | GeekWala |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability data | NVD + GitHub Advisories + Red Hat | OSV + EPSS + CISA KEV |
| EPSS enrichment Key difference | Via community plugin only — not built in | Yes — exploit probability for every CVE |
| CISA KEV alerts Key difference | Yes — confirmed active exploitation | |
| Web dashboard Key difference | Yes — share results with your team | |
| Scheduled scans | DIY (cron/CI) | Yes (Pro) |
| Historical tracking | Yes — scan history and comparison | |
| Container scanning | ||
| IaC scanning | ||
| Ecosystems | 20+ (broad) | 8 (focused, with enrichment) |
| Price | Free (open source) | Free tier + $12/mo or $99/yr Pro (flat-rate, unlimited projects) |
When to use Trivy
Trivy is the right choice when:
- You need container image scanning or IaC security
- You want a CLI tool that runs in CI/CD pipelines
- You need to scan Kubernetes manifests or Terraform files
- You prefer fully open-source tooling
When to use GeekWala
GeekWala is the better fit when:
- You want to prioritize by actual exploitation risk, not just CVSS
- You need a web dashboard to track and share vulnerability status
- You want EPSS exploit probability and CISA KEV data on every finding
- You need scheduled scans with email alerts — no cron setup required
Why GeekWala for Dependencies
Exploit-First Prioritization
EPSS scores predict real-world exploitation probability. Trivy gives you a CVSS score — GeekWala tells you which CVEs are actually being weaponized.
Web Dashboard
No terminal required. View, filter, and share vulnerability results in a web interface. Track trends over time with scan history.
Continuous Monitoring
Scheduled scans run automatically. Get email alerts when new exploited vulnerabilities affect your dependencies — no CI/CD pipeline needed.
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Try GeekWala free
No credit card required. See how EPSS + KEV enrichment changes which vulnerabilities you fix first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GeekWala a full Trivy replacement?
No. Trivy scans containers, IaC, and filesystems — capabilities GeekWala does not have. GeekWala focuses specifically on dependency vulnerability scanning with exploitation enrichment. If you only need SCA with prioritization, GeekWala may be all you need.
How does prioritization differ between Trivy and GeekWala?
Trivy reports CVSS severity scores. GeekWala adds EPSS (statistical exploit probability) and CISA KEV (confirmed active exploitation) to rank vulnerabilities by real-world risk. This helps you focus on the 2-5% of CVEs that are actually being exploited.
Can I use both Trivy and GeekWala?
Yes — and it's a great combination. Use Trivy for container and infrastructure scanning in your CI/CD pipeline. Use GeekWala for application dependency prioritization with a web dashboard and scheduled scans.
How does pricing compare?
Trivy is free and open source. GeekWala's free tier includes 5 projects and 50 scans/month with a web dashboard. Pro adds unlimited projects, scheduled scans, and email alerts at a flat rate.
Does GeekWala support container scanning?
No. GeekWala scans application dependency manifests (package.json, requirements.txt, composer.json, etc.) — not container images. For container scanning, use Trivy.