Dagda review
A self-hosted Docker security tool for teams comfortable managing its components.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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.
Questions about Dagda
What does Dagda run on? Linux. It runs self-hosted.
What does Dagda integrate with? 6 integrations, including Docker, MongoDB, ClamAV, Falco and OWASP Dependency-Check.
Who is Dagda built for? Solo users, small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
Dagda pros and cons
- 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.
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