# git-secrets vs Noseyparker

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Noseyparker

| Attribute | git-secrets | Noseyparker |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 33.6 (63% (medium)) | 40.7 (69% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | 0 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 42 | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 13,413 | 2,337 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"git-secrets is an open-source command-line utility that integrates with Git as a pre-commit hook to detect and block attempts to commit secrets, API keys, and other sensitive credentials. It uses pattern matching to identify common secret formats and can be customized with additional patterns. It is indexed under Secrets Scanning.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is git-secrets?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"git-secrets is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is git-secrets free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"git-secrets supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does git-secrets support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. git-secrets can be deployed on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can git-secrets be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. git-secrets is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/awslabs/git-secrets","question":"Is git-secrets open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A command-line utility that scans source code, directories, and Git history to uncover exposed credentials, API keys, and other sensitive information. It is indexed under Secrets Scanning.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is Noseyparker?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Noseyparker is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is Noseyparker free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Noseyparker supports macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Noseyparker support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Noseyparker can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can Noseyparker be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Noseyparker is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker","question":"Is Noseyparker open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Open source utility that scans commits for sensitive information like passwords and AWS keys, using configurable regex patterns and blocking commits that contain them before they reach the repository. | A command-line utility designed to detect hidden secrets, API keys, and sensitive information within codebases, file systems, and Git repositories. It provides high-precision detection for security teams to identify credential leaks before they reach production. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"open_source","deployment_model":"local_cli_only","slack_teams_jira_scanning":false,"compliance_audit_reporting":false,"custom_regex_rules_support":true,"pre_commit_developer_hooks":true,"high_entropy_regex_detection":true,"automated_key_revocation_apis":false,"ci_cd_pipeline_build_blocking":false,"git_repository_historical_scanning":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_developer_seat","deployment_model":"hybrid","compliance_audit_reporting":true,"custom_regex_rules_support":true,"pre_commit_developer_hooks":true,"high_entropy_regex_detection":true,"ci_cd_pipeline_build_blocking":true,"active_token_validation_engine":true,"git_repository_historical_scanning":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 20 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Git"},{"name":"pre-commit","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"DefectDojo"},{"name":"Linear","native":true,"category":"project_management"},{"name":"CircleCI","native":false,"category":"ci_cd"},{"name":"Azure Pipelines","native":false,"category":"ci_cd"},{"name":"Codemagic","native":false,"category":"ci_cd"},{"name":"Render","native":false,"category":"deployment"},{"name":"Codecov","native":false,"category":"testing"},{"name":"Codacy","native":false,"category":"code_quality"},{"name":"CodeFactor","native":false,"category":"code_review"},{"name":"DeepScan","native":false,"category":"security"},{"name":"GuardRails","native":false,"category":"security"},{"name":"Zenhub","native":false,"category":"project_management"},{"name":"Zube","native":false,"category":"project_management"},{"name":"Mergify","native":false,"category":"automation"},{"name":"PullRequest","native":false,"category":"code_review"},{"name":"Rollbar","native":false,"category":"monitoring"},{"name":"WakaTime","native":false,"category":"analytics"},{"name":"POEditor","native":false,"category":"localization"},{"name":"Rewind Backups","native":false,"category":"backup"},{"name":"AWS","native":false,"category":"security"},{"name":"Azure","native":false,"category":"cloud"},{"name":"Google Cloud","native":false,"category":"cloud"},{"name":"Codemagic CI/CD","native":false,"category":"ci_cd"},{"name":"Linear Code","native":false,"category":"collaboration"},{"name":"Qlty Cloud","native":false,"category":"image_optimization"},{"name":"Rewind Backups for GitHub","native":false},{"name":"OpenCode","native":false},{"name":"Git"}]` |
| language.primary | Shell | Rust |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["EU","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-13T20:04:48.824Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free tier","features":["2,000 CI/CD minutes per month","Repository rules","Secret scanning with push protection","Dependabot vulnerability alerts","Audit log access"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ci_cd_minutes":"2000/month"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Codespaces compute and storage","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"hour"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.18,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"GB"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.07,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Free tier available. Enterprise plans start with 30-day free trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-14T15:37:06.527Z","freeTrialDays":30,"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":19,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 55 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.24.0","date":"2025-05-08T21:06:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.24.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.23.0","date":"2025-01-28T17:00:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.23.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.22.0","date":"2024-12-20T19:41:55Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.22.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.21.0","date":"2024-11-20T19:07:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.21.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.20.0","date":"2024-10-04T17:40:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.20.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.19.0","date":"2024-07-30T22:10:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.18.1","date":"2024-07-12T17:33:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.18.0","date":"2024-06-27T20:53:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.17.0","date":"2024-03-05T15:00:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.16.0","date":"2023-12-06T22:09:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.15.0","date":"2023-10-13T02:59:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.14.0","date":"2023-08-17T17:08:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.13.0","date":"2023-04-24T19:23:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.12.0","date":"2023-03-02T21:59:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/praetorian-inc/noseyparker/releases/tag/v0.11.0","date":"2022-12-30T17:31:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.11.0"}]` |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type 2","level":"Type 2","status":"active","auditor":"AICPA"},{"name":"SOC 1 Type 2","level":"Type 2","status":"active","auditor":"AICPA"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | https://github.com/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=homebrew&package_name=git-secrets&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=nixpkgs&package_name=noseyparker&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Secrets Scanning)

| Capability | git-secrets | Noseyparker |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Local CLI only | Hybrid |
| Git repository historical scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre commit developer hooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Active token validation engine | - | ✓ |
| High entropy regex detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slack teams jira scanning | ✗ | - |
| Automated key revocation apis | ✗ | - |
| Custom regex rules support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ci cd pipeline build blocking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance audit reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | ✗ | - |
| Pricing model | Open source | Per developer seat |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:18:00.206Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*