Docker Scout
Docker Scout: A Docker-focused option for image analysis, SBOMs, registry scanning, and CI policy checks. Ranked #8 of 26 in Container Security Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for docker-centric teams wanting low-cost image analysis.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDocker-centric teams wanting low-cost image analysis
- Free planYes
- Image scanningYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Generates SBOMs and reports container image vulnerabilities
- Analyzes Docker Hub and third-party OCI-compliant registries
- Connects with major CI pipelines and registry platforms
Where it doesn't
- Personal includes only one Docker Scout-enabled repository
- Pricing is provided through Docker subscriptions, not a Scout-only plan
- Its strongest focus is image and supply-chain analysis
Our verdict on Docker Scout
Docker Scout is a software supply-chain security product from Docker, Inc. It analyzes container images, generates software bills of materials, and matches package data against vulnerability advisories. Teams can access image vulnerability analysis through Docker Hub, Docker Desktop, the Docker CLI, and a web dashboard. It is aimed at Docker-centric development and security teams that need visibility across images, registries, and CI pipelines.
The published plans show a freemium structure. Personal includes Docker Scout and one Docker Scout-enabled repository. Pro adds visibility into Docker Scout health scores, two enabled repositories, and up to five SDLC integrations. Team and Business include unlimited enabled repositories, the standard policy library and evaluation, and unlimited SDLC integrations. Docker Scout is priced through Docker subscriptions rather than a separately listed Scout-only plan, so buyers should assess the broader Docker subscription structure when comparing costs.
Its ecosystem coverage is a central strength. Registry integrations include Docker Hub, Amazon ECR, Azure Container Registry, JFrog Artifactory, Harbor, and Sonatype Nexus. CI support includes GitHub Actions, GitLab, Microsoft Azure DevOps Pipelines, CircleCI, and Jenkins. The feature set also covers Rego policy evaluation, base-image update and remediation recommendations, CVE reporting, registry image analysis, container environment monitoring, and CI pipeline integrations. Choose Docker Scout when image security and software supply-chain visibility are the priority; teams seeking a broader security scope should compare products based on the controls they require beyond these capabilities.
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Docker Scout fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Image scanning | Yes |
| Runtime protection | No |
| Kubernetes security | No |
| Registry scanning | Yes |
| Admission control | No |
| SBOM generation | Yes |
| Deployment model | Saas |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Support | Community, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: Docker Hub, Amazon ECR, Azure Container Registry, JFrog Artifactory, Harbor, Sonatype Nexus … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | docker.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Docker Scout integrations
Docker Scout lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Docker Hub
- Amazon ECR
- Azure Container Registry
- JFrog Artifactory
- Harbor
- Sonatype Nexus
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab
- Microsoft Azure DevOps Pipelines
- CircleCI
- Jenkins
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Alternatives to Docker Scout
- Trend Vision One Container SecurityBroad container security coverage with transparent usage-based pricing.9.2
- Qualys Container SecurityBroad container coverage with a free visibility tier and sales-led paid access.9.1
- Wiz Container and Kubernetes SecurityA broad cloud security platform for prioritizing container and Kubernetes risks.9.0
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