# Retire.js

Retire.js is a Software Composition Analysis product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

JavaScript library scanner and SBOM generator

Checked October 2026.

## What is Retire.js?

scanner detecting the use of JavaScript libraries with known vulnerabilities. Can also generate an SBOM of the libraries it finds.

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Identify](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-identify-program-small-team): helps you know your assets and your risks.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Application Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/application-security) · [Software Composition Analysis](https://cybersectools.com/categories/sca)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 3,959
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best Application Security Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-application-security-solutions).

## Retire.js FAQ

### What is Retire.js?

Retire.js is a product in the Software Composition Analysis category.

### What is the pricing for Retire.js?

Retire.js is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/RetireJS/retire.js/.

### What are alternatives to Retire.js?

Alternatives to Retire.js listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Aikido License Risk](https://cybersectools.com/tools/aikido-license-risk) - Scans open-source licenses in dependencies and generates SBOMs for compliance (Commercial)
2. [Flyingduck Comprehensive SBOM Management](https://cybersectools.com/tools/flyingduck-comprehensive-sbom-management) - SBOM management platform for tracking dependencies and vulnerabilities (Commercial)
3. [Mend SCA](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mend-sca) - SCA tool for managing open source security risks and vulnerabilities (Commercial)
4. [DerSecur Software Composition Analysis (SCA)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/dersecur-software-composition-analysis-sca) - SCA tool for SBOM generation, dependency analysis, and open-source risk mgmt. (Commercial)
5. [Fluid Attacks SCA](https://cybersectools.com/tools/fluid-attacks-sca) - SCA tool for identifying vulnerable third-party libraries and dependencies (Commercial)

Compare all Retire.js alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/retirejs](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/retirejs)

### What deployment and organization size does Retire.js fit?

Retire.js is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare Retire.js with similar solutions

- [Retire.js vs Aikido License Risk](https://cybersectools.com/compare/aikido-license-risk-vs-retirejs)
- [Retire.js vs Flyingduck Comprehensive SBOM Management](https://cybersectools.com/compare/flyingduck-comprehensive-sbom-management-vs-retirejs)
- [Retire.js vs Mend SCA](https://cybersectools.com/compare/mend-sca-vs-retirejs)

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