Sonatype Lifecycle

SCA tool that evaluates open source dependencies against security and license policies in the development pipeline.

Pricing: custom
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://help.sonatype.com/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): sca, software-supply-chain, dependency-management, open-source-risk, sbomVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaS, self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): customVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Automated software composition analysis (SCA), Golden Fixes with assisted remediation and Golden Pull Requests, Flexible policy engine with 18 default policies and 30+ customizable constraints, Contextual risk prioritization using reachability, breaking changes, and upgrade availability, SBOM generation and compliance, Waiver and exemption management with the Waiver DashboardVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): global tech support, developer community, professional servicesVerified

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): DevSecOps teams automating open source risk management: policy enforcement, assisted remediation, and SBOM compliance across the SDLC.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Eliminate security backlogs with automated SCA tools, Automate dependency management and remediation in DevOps pipelines, Mitigate vulnerability, license, and architectural risks early, Secure containers and Kubernetes deployments, Enforce policy in fully disconnected environments with Sonatype Air-Gapped Environment (SAGE)Verification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerified

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2001Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerified

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