dive vs Dependency-Track

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeaturediveDependency-Track
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageGoJava
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentbinary, dockerdocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 54,426★ 4,089
First released20182013
ReplacesDocker DesktopSnyk

Why pick each one

Choose dive if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 54.4k GitHub stars
dive details

Choose Dependency-Track if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Active community (4.1k GitHub stars)
Dependency-Track details

Frequently asked questions

Is dive or Dependency-Track better?

dive is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Dependency-Track if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are dive and Dependency-Track free and open-source?

Yes. dive is licensed under MIT and Dependency-Track under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run dive and Dependency-Track with Docker?

dive: yes. Dependency-Track: yes.

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