tfsec

The premium Open Source alternative to Bridgecrew

🎯 Best for:Developers wanting a fast, local-first security scanner specifically for Terraform projects.

What is tfsec?

Performs static analysis of Terraform code to detect security vulnerabilities and configuration drift. Now integrated into Trivy, it provides lightning-fast scanning without requiring external dependencies.

Tech Stack
GoDevOps & CI/CD

Why tfsec?

  • Extremely fast execution
  • No cloud credentials required
  • Clear remediation advice

Limitations

  • Limited to Terraform
  • Fewer policies than Checkov
  • Now merged into Trivy
3/5/2026
Last Update
554
Forks
14
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Bridgecrew)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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