Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Chainguard
- Pricing
- Subscription — Custom
- Free tier
- No
- Platforms
- Web, Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Enterprise, Security Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Kirkland, USA
What is Chainguard?
Chainguard is a development it tool from Chainguard. Chainguard builds hardened, minimal container images with continuous CVE remediation and SBOMs to secure the software supply chain.
Chainguard uses subscription pricing. Custom.
It's best suited to enterprise, security-teams and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include near-zero-cve images, sboms and provenance, drop-in distroless. Worth weighing: enterprise pricing, some images free, premium paid.
Chainguard pricing
Pros
- Near-zero-CVE images
- SBOMs and provenance
- Drop-in distroless
Cons
- Enterprise pricing
- Some images free, premium paid
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chainguard?
Chainguard builds hardened, minimal container images with continuous CVE remediation and SBOMs to secure the software supply chain.
How much does Chainguard cost?
Chainguard is subscription-priced.
Does Chainguard have a free trial?
Chainguard does not advertise a free trial.
What platforms does Chainguard support?
Chainguard is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.