Compare Hyperproof and Grype on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Security tools, Enterprise / Custom quote vs Free pricing to decide which…
At a Glance
Hyperproof
Grype
Primary category
Security
Security
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Enterprise / Custom quote
Free
Starting price
Custom pricing
Not documented
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Not documented
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Not documented
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Hyperproof
Professional — Custom (est. from ~$12,000/year) Annual
Business — Custom pricing Annual
Enterprise — Custom pricing Annual
Grype
Open Source — Free
Pros & Cons
Hyperproof
Pros
Strong cross-framework control mapping reduces duplicate evidence-gathering work for organizations managing multiple certifications.
Combines compliance management and risk and vendor management in a single platform rather than requiring separate tools.
Deep integrations with major cloud and identity providers automate much of the manual evidence-chasing.
Well capitalized with over $77 million raised, suggesting continued product investment.
Strong reported customer satisfaction around automation and customer support in third-party reviews.
Cons
Pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation, making it harder to budget upfront.
No free trial and a mandatory implementation fee add to the upfront cost.
Some users report the interface feels overwhelming, particularly when drilling into control mappings or risk modules.
Median contract value, reported around $40,000 per year, puts it out of reach for very small startups.
Newer modules like UAR and AI features are still maturing relative to core compliance workflows.
Grype
Pros
Free and open source under Apache-2.0
Broad ecosystem support across OS packages and multiple programming languages
Vulnerability prioritization via EPSS and KEV reduces noise
Multiple install methods, including curl, Homebrew, Docker, Chocolatey, and MacPorts
Active GitHub community with 12.6k+ stars
Cons
Command-line tool with no built-in graphical dashboard
Some workflows require pairing with a separate SBOM tool like Syft
No official managed or hosted service documented
Use Cases
Hyperproof
Multi-framework compliance management — Security and compliance teams managing SOC 2, ISO 27001 and other certifications simultaneously use Hyperproof to map shared controls and avoid duplicate evidence collection.
Vendor and third-party risk assessment — Procurement and security teams assess and continuously monitor the risk posture of vendors and suppliers through Hyperproof's Mitigate module.
Continuous audit readiness — Organizations preparing for recurring external audits use Hyperproof to keep evidence current year-round instead of scrambling before each audit cycle.
Grype
Container image vulnerability scanning — Teams scan container images before deployment to catch known CVEs.
SBOM-based vulnerability analysis — Security teams scan SBOM files generated by tools like Syft to assess dependency risk without rescanning images.
CI/CD vulnerability gating — Engineering teams add Grype scans to pipelines to block builds with critical vulnerabilities.