# LibWatch or Dependabot: beyond GitHub.

Source: https://libwatch.com/en/compare/dependabot

Comparison · LibWatch vs. Dependabot

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.

[Try LibWatch for 14 days](https://app.libwatch.com/users/sign_up?source=compare_dependabot)

Comparison based on Dependabot's public pages as of October 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? [Let us know](mailto:bonjour@isee-u.fr) and we'll fix it.

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.

- [docs.github.com · Dependabot](https://docs.github.com/en/code-security/dependabot)
- [github.com/pricing](https://github.com/pricing)
- [libwatch.com/en/pricing](/en/pricing)

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.

## Compare on your own projects.

Connect a repository or a site and try LibWatch for 14 days. Nothing is charged before the trial ends.

[Try LibWatch for 14 days](https://app.libwatch.com/users/sign_up?source=compare_dependabot)