Compare FOSSA and Mend.io 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
FOSSA
Star Rating
(14)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FOSSAMend.io
Star Rating
(112)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Mend.ioSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Mend.io excels in its Security Auditing feature, scoring a high 9.0, which reviewers mention provides comprehensive insights into vulnerabilities, while FOSSA, with a score of 8.3, is noted for being less thorough in this area.
- Reviewers mention that FOSSA shines in Integration, achieving a score of 9.2, which users say allows for seamless connectivity with various tools, whereas Mend.io's score of 8.6 indicates it may not offer the same level of flexibility.
- G2 users highlight that Mend.io's Remediation Suggestions feature, scoring 8.2, is particularly effective, providing actionable insights, while FOSSA's score of 8.1 suggests it may not be as robust in guiding users through remediation processes.
- Users on G2 report that FOSSA's Thorough Detection score of 9.4 is a standout feature, with reviewers mentioning its ability to identify a wide range of vulnerabilities, compared to Mend.io's score of 8.7, which, while good, may not match FOSSA's effectiveness.
- Reviewers say that Mend.io's Ease of Use score of 8.3 is commendable, but users report that FOSSA's higher score of 8.8 indicates a more user-friendly interface, making it easier for teams to adopt and utilize the software.
- Users report that Mend.io's Secrets Management feature, with a score of 8.3, is well-received for its effectiveness, while FOSSA's performance in this area is less impressive, suggesting that Mend.io may provide better tools for managing sensitive information.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FOSSA
No pricing availableMend.io
No pricing availableFree Trial
FOSSA
Free Trial is available
Mend.io
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
10
8.6
81
Ease of Use
8.8
10
8.3
82
Ease of Setup
8.0
5
8.1
50
Ease of Admin
9.3
5
8.2
50
Quality of Support
8.3
8
8.7
67
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
10
8.6
75
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Analysis
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Testing
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
5.0
9
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
10
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Protection
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
8.8
7
8.5
45
9.2
6
8.5
47
8.8
8
8.6
44
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
8.1
7
8.2
45
8.5
8
8.8
44
9.4
8
8.6
45
Functionality - Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management - Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FOSSA and Mend.io are categorized as Software Composition Analysis and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
Unique Categories
FOSSA is categorized as Vulnerability Scanner
Mend.io is categorized as Container Security and Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FOSSA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mend.io
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
42.9%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.1%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Other
28.6%
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Financial Services
6.7%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Computer & Network Security
4.8%
Other
36.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
FOSSA
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eric I.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
They are very comprehensive and thorough in their evaluations and send info when needed.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Construction
We found that some of the real time tools were somewhat slow, but they were not a detriment to overall performance and still kept everything up to speed.
Mend.io
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Anuradha W.
Verified User in Computer Software
Really impressed with their service, and the response time when an unknown library needed resolution. Very detailed information for most of the open source dependencies. Dependency version history and their vulnerabilities have been helpful. UI and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Reka B.
Verified User in Computer Software
Most usability issues. The tool just doesn't do the workflow that would be optimal in my opinion. The components seem disjointed, the user interface is a bit clunky and it's quite difficult to identify necessary actions once an issue has been identified....
Eric I.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
They are very comprehensive and thorough in their evaluations and send info when needed.
Anuradha W.
Verified User in Computer Software
Really impressed with their service, and the response time when an unknown library needed resolution. Very detailed information for most of the open source dependencies. Dependency version history and their vulnerabilities have been helpful. UI and...
Verified User in Construction
We found that some of the real time tools were somewhat slow, but they were not a detriment to overall performance and still kept everything up to speed.
Reka B.
Verified User in Computer Software
Most usability issues. The tool just doesn't do the workflow that would be optimal in my opinion. The components seem disjointed, the user interface is a bit clunky and it's quite difficult to identify necessary actions once an issue has been identified....
Alternatives
Discussions
FOSSA has no discussions with answers
What is a contributing developer?
1 comment
Official Response from Mend.io
“Contributing Developer” means any employee or contractor who at any point (1) accesses or uses the WhiteSource product; (2) develops the code to be scanned...Read more
Do you offer an on-premise option?
1 comment
Official Response from Mend.io
WhiteSource is a cloud-based service, but we also offer an on-premise option, if necessary. It’s important to emphasize that we do not scan your code. We...Read more
Why are you pricing per contributing developers?
1 comment
Official Response from Mend.io
WhiteSource automates and manages open source components throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Therefore, pricing based on the number of...Read more
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