Comparison · LibWatch vs. Dependabot

LibWatch or Dependabot: beyond GitHub.

Dependabot is free and built into GitHub. LibWatch adds what it doesn't do: GitLab, WordPress, language end of life, and exploited vulnerabilities at the top of the list.

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Comparison based on Dependabot's public pages as of October 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it.

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Dependabot

Choose Dependabot if…

  • All your projects are on GitHub
  • You want automatic update pull requests at no cost
LibWatch

Choose LibWatch if…

  • You manage GitHub and GitLab repositories and WordPress sites
  • You want predictable per-project pricing
  • You also track end of life for your languages

Criterion by criterion

What actually changes day to day

Criterion LibWatch Dependabot
Repository hosting GitHub, GitLab and self-managed GitLab GitHub only
WordPress sites Included Not covered
Language end of life Tracked No
Prioritization Exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) first, then severity; EPSS shown Advisory severity, EPSS shown
Multi-organization view All projects in one dashboard Per GitHub repository or organization
Price From €39 to €299 excl. VAT per month Free
Update pull requests No Yes

Honestly

What Dependabot does better than us

If one of these points is decisive for you, Dependabot is probably the right choice.

Their strengths

Dependabot

  • Free and already in GitHub
  • Automatic update pull requests
  • No extra account to manage
Our strengths

LibWatch

  • GitLab, self-managed GitLab and WordPress
  • Exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) at the top of the list
  • Language end of life

Switching to LibWatch

Adding LibWatch to Dependabot

You can run both tools side by side while you compare.

  1. Connect the same repositories

    GitHub, GitLab or WordPress, in a few minutes.

  2. Compare the two reports

    Same projects, same vulnerabilities: see what gets flagged and how it is sorted.

  3. Set up your alerts

    Email, Slack, Zulip or webhook, project by project.

Sources

Pages checked on October 22, 2026. Dependabot's pricing and features may have changed since.

Frequently asked questions

LibWatch vs. Dependabot

Can I use both?
Yes. Many teams keep their existing tool and add LibWatch for end of life, WordPress or GitLab.
Do I lose my history when I switch?
Your current tool's history is not imported: it stays available there as long as you keep your account. LibWatch keeps its own history from the first analysis.
Does LibWatch open update pull requests?
No, not today. LibWatch tells you what to fix and which version to choose; the update itself stays in your hands.

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