Build-tool benchmarks published by vendors use repositories chosen to show a difference. Yours is the only one that matters, and both a cold and a warm measurement are needed because CI mostly runs cold.
Terminal
# cold: no cache, the CI condition
rm -rf node_modules/.cache dist && time <tool> build
# warm: the local development condition
time <tool> build
# and the one people forget: incremental after a one-line change
echo "// touch" >> src/index.ts && time <tool> build
Trivy vs Grype: Which Vulnerability Scanner for CI?
Trivy (from Aqua) scans container images, filesystems, and repos for vulnerabilities, plus misconfigurations (IaC), secrets, and licenses. Grype (from Anchore) is a focused vulnerability scanner that pairs with Syft for SBOM generation, emphasizing accuracy and SBOM-driven workflows.
In CI?
Trivy is a strong all-in-one gate: one tool scans images for CVEs and also checks IaC misconfigurations, secrets, and licenses, which simplifies the pipeline. Grype focuses on vulnerability detection and shines in SBOM-centric workflows with Syft - generate an SBOM once, scan it, and reuse it across stages.
Choosing for pipelines?
Want one tool covering vulns plus IaC/secrets/licenses: Trivy. Want a focused vuln scanner in an SBOM-first workflow (Syft + Grype): Grype. Pin the database/version and set severity thresholds in CI on either.
Which should I choose?
Want an all-in-one scanner (vulns + IaC + secrets): Trivy. Want a focused, SBOM-driven vuln scanner with Syft: Grype. Both make solid CI gates - set severity thresholds and pin versions.