Endor Labs suits developers and security teams working with code, open-source dependencies, or AI coding agents.
Free plan Free trial WebWindowsMacLinuxBrowser extensionAPI+1
- Home
- Developer Tools
- Open Source Package Health Tools
Best Open Source Package Health Tools 2026
Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Use open source package health tools to review dependencies with health scores, dependency alerts, license checks, ecosystem coverage, repository integrations and SBOM capabilities.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Endor Labs | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 ActiveState Platform | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Photo Curator | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 04 OHRisk | 4.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 05 OpenSSF Scorecard | 3.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Aikido Package Health | 2.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 07 ecosyste.ms | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 08 GrimoireLab | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Linux | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 09 LFX Insights | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 26 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Open Source Insights (deps.dev) | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 26 Sep 2026 |
This finder is ordered by newest releases first, using figures the makers publish. Nothing is scored.
02
ActiveState Platform
It suits organizations that need to manage runtime projects and permissions across teams.
WebWindowsMac+2 Record5.2 Visit
03
Photo Curator
Photo Curator suits photographers sorting large shoots who want to find sharp images and group similar frames.
WebWindowsMac+1 Record4.9 Visit
04
OHRisk
OHRisk suits developers who want to flag dependency license risks in local workflows or GitHub Actions.
WindowsMacLinux Record4.6 Visit
05
OpenSSF Scorecard
WindowsMacLinux Record3.1 Visit
Before you choose
Compare free access and trials
Check the pricing model before you commit. Free plans appear alongside freemium and paid options in this category.
ActiveState Platform shows a free plan, a 14-day trial and pricing available on request.
Select a platform that fits your workflow
Items here are available through web, Linux, Windows, macOS, API or extension platforms. Choose the access method that fits your development setup.
Mend Open Source appears among the web-based options. Check the platform details for tools you are considering.
Choose the package checks you need
Look at package health scores, dependency alerts and license analysis separately when comparing tools. These checks address different parts of package maintenance.
A tool may suit your workflow better when its available checks match the package risks you need to review.
Check ecosystems and repositories
Before adopting a tool, see which package ecosystems and repository platforms it covers.
If software bill of materials files matter to your workflow, compare the listed SBOM support as well.
Questions
Are free plans available among these tools?
Yes. Items on this list offer free plans, while other pricing models include freemium and paid options.
Can I find a free trial?
ActiveState Platform includes a 14-day trial with its free plan. Trial terms can differ by tool.
Which platforms are represented?
Entries use web, Linux, Windows, macOS, API or extension platforms.
What package checks are included in the comparison?
You can compare health scoring, dependency alerts, license analysis, package ecosystems, repository platforms and SBOM support.
Which listed tool shows dependency alerts?
Mend Open Source is marked with dependency alerts. The category comparison includes this capability.
More in Developer Tools
Accessibility Testing Software 169Log Management Software 111AI Coding Assistants 103Package Managers 93AI Agent Platforms 73Reverse Engineering Tools 73Integrated Development Environments 65Software Composition Analysis Software 65Artifact repository software 64Browser Automation Tools 62Version Control Software 62Container Registries 60Code Playground Software 58Continuous Integration Software 58Network Monitoring 55Kubernetes Monitoring 54Database Client Software 53IDE Software 53