Bytesafe is a secure package management solution that helps organizations of all sizes protect their software supply chains from known vulnerabilities and other threats.
In our commitment to enhance the security of open-source ecosystems, today we are excited to announce the availability of Bytesafe Community Edition, a free and open source version of our software that is available.
The rationale behind Bytesafe Community Edition
With the digital landscape expanding exponentially, cyber threats are no longer a ‘big company’ problem. These threats have permeated organizations of all sizes, necessitating the provision of accessible security solutions across the board.
Bytesafe Community Edition is a direct response to this pressing need for secure Package Management. It incorporates our advanced Dependency Firewall, ensuring protection for your software packages and organization. Our primary goal is to deliver enterprise-grade security and control without the associated costs, creating substantial savings even for smaller teams.
What’s included?
The Community Edition includes many of the core features of our commercial Business and Enterprise offerings, highlighting:
✅ An advanced Dependency Firewall that acts as a safeguard for your organization and protects your software packages from known vulnerabilities and malicious code
✅ Support for a wide range of programming languages and ecosystems, including npm, mvn, nuget, and pypi
✅ Unlimited users, packages, and continuous vulnerability scans
✅ A user-friendly interface that makes it easy to get started
For a full feature list comparison, see our Pricing.
Why Choose Bytesafe Community Edition?
Choosing the right package management security can be a critical decision. Let’s delve into why Bytesafe should be your go-to choice and how the Community Edition stands out from other alternatives on the market.
Advanced security features: Bytesafe’s advanced dependency firewall provides comprehensive protection against known vulnerabilities and lets you quarantine malicious packages. This is a key differentiator from other solutions, which often focus on package management and insights or offer basic security features.
Support for multiple ecosystems: Bytesafe supports a wide range of programming languages and ecosystems, including npm, mvn, nuget, and pypi. Manages both public open source dependencies and internal packages.
Free to use: Community Edition is free to use for both personal and commercial use. This makes it an affordable option for organizations irrespective of their organizational size or budget constraints.
User-friendly: Developer UX is important. Security should be easy to use and accessible to everyone. Especially if you have limited IT resources. We often hear that the Bytesafe UX is makes it easier to get started compared to the alternatives.
Beginning Your Bytesafe Journey
To download and install Bytesafe Community Edition, simply click Get started. The platform can be installed using Docker or Kubernetes.
🚀 Follow the setup instructions and you’ll be up and running within a couple of minutes.
Commercial Usage
Bytesafe is free for both personal and commercial use. You’re welcome to read our EULA in the official GitHub repository for details.
However, please note that it’s intended for use by companies that require secure Package Management and the controls that our Dependency Firewall offers. If you’re a larger organization that requires additional features or services, you might want to consider our Business or Enterprise tiers.
Bytesafe Community Edition marks a significant step in our commitment to making open source usage safer.
Feedback
If you experience any issues, please report in our official GitHub repository.
You are always welcome to reach out to us, we would love to hear from you!
Want to help us spread the word?
The launch of Bytesafe Community Edition big step in our endeavor to make open source usage safer for popular ecosystems. By providing comprehensive protection and advanced features at no cost, we aim to make supply chain security more accessible to all. Join us on this journey and let’s create a safer open-source community together.
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