Dagda

At a glance

• Editor score
  5.1 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Small teams experimenting with open-source Docker analysis
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  None
• Facts checked
  23 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Checks OS packages and dependencies across six programming-language ecosystems.
  • Combines ClamAV malware detection with Falco runtime monitoring.
  • Offers CLI and REST API access, with MongoDB analysis-history storage.

• Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosted deployment requires teams to manage the tool and its components.
  • Focused on Docker images and containers rather than broader container workflows.
  • Community and documentation are the listed support channels.

Our verdict on Dagda

Dagda is an open-source tool for static security analysis of Docker images and containers, aimed at teams that want to examine vulnerabilities and malware within a self-hosted Docker environment. It checks operating-system packages and dependencies in Java, Python, Node.js, JavaScript, Ruby and PHP. ClamAV adds malware, trojan and virus detection, while Falco-based monitoring observes running containers for anomalous activity. That combination makes Dagda relevant to small teams exploring Docker security, particularly those able to operate the supporting components themselves.

Its scope extends beyond a one-time image check. Dagda collects real-time Docker daemon events and stores vulnerability data and analysis history in MongoDB. A command-line interface and REST API provide two ways to access it. The listed integrations include Docker, MongoDB, ClamAV, Falco, OWASP Dependency-Check and Retire.js. This is a component-oriented fit: teams already working with these tools may find Dagda’s image checks and runtime monitoring useful together, while organizations seeking a managed service or a verified registry and CI scanning workflow should compare alternatives.

Dagda is free and open source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, with a self-hosted deployment model. Its listed support channels are community and documentation, so teams should be prepared to manage setup and operations without a commercial support path. Pick Dagda if you want an open-source starting point for Docker image and container analysis and can maintain its environment. Look elsewhere if you need a packaged commercial offering, broader platform coverage, or support beyond community resources and docs.

Dagda pricing

Dagda fact sheet

Dagda integrations

Dagda lists 6 integrations on its own site.

• Docker
• MongoDB
• ClamAV
• Falco
• OWASP Dependency-Check
• Retire.js

Alternatives to Dagda

• Snyk ContainerBroad image and Kubernetes scanning, with a free tier and paid options for teams.9.3
• Docker ScoutDocker Scout combines image scanning, SBOMs, CVE monitoring and policy controls.8.3
• Qualys Container SecurityEnd-to-end container governance spanning discovery, scanning, Kubernetes, and runtime.7.7

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