# Noseyparker vs Spectral

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Noseyparker

| Attribute | Noseyparker | Spectral |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.7 (69% (medium)) | 33.2 (69% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 2,337 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"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}` | - |
| description.long | 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. | A codebase scanning tool that detects exposed secrets and vulnerabilities across repositories, helping teams prioritize security issues and prevent breaches. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_managed_saas","pre_commit_developer_hooks":true,"high_entropy_regex_detection":true,"git_repository_historical_scanning":true}` |
| integrations.count | 20 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"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"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"}]` |
| language.primary | Rust | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["EU","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"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 | - |
| pricing.model | open_source | - |
| pricing.price_level | free | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":19,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | 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.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"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 | Noseyparker | Spectral |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Cloud managed saas |
| 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 | Per developer seat | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:02:31.224Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*