Checkov scans Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes YAML, and Dockerfiles for misconfigurations. It runs before infrastructure reaches production, so problems surface during development. DevOps and platform teams use it to enforce configuration standards across their infrastructure code. The product is available at checkov.io.
How Checkov compares with its closest alternatives
4 of the 5 closest alternatives have a free plan, as Checkov does. 4 of the 5 offer an API, as Checkov does. Checkov offers a desktop app. Of the alternatives, 3 offer a desktop app. Checkov was founded in 2019; the alternatives were founded between 2019 and 2024. The alternatives with a known headquarters are in the United States and Israel.
Market position · Security
How Checkov compares in Security
Checkov has moderate opportunity and sits in the bottom third of 361 live Security tools on FalcoScan. Across Security, the average opportunity score is 70.4 and the average saturation score 33. FalcoScan rates Checkov's own market position as open. 121 of the 361 operating Security tools have hot momentum, and FalcoScan has recorded 1 shutdown in the category.
The closest alternatives to Checkov that are still running, matched on the AI capabilities, uses and audience they share, are Tfsec, Mondoo, Kyverno, Spacelift, and Aryon Security.
Is Checkov still running?
Yes. As of 2 November 2026, FalcoScan lists Checkov as operating at checkov.io.
Does Checkov have an API?
Yes. Checkov offers an API.
Who is Checkov for?
Checkov is built for devops and security teams.
How do I sign in to Checkov?
Sign in on Checkov's own website, checkov.io. FalcoScan reviews Checkov but does not run its accounts, so logins, passwords and billing are handled by Checkov directly.