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DepWarden: The Free-Tier Trojan Horse for Agency Security Retainers
DepWarden's free tier (100 scans/month, 3 projects) lets agencies run a zero-cost proof-of-concept for clients, then convert them to a $99/mo Team plan that includes SAST and build gating. This creates a low-friction entry point for a recurring security retainer, especially for agencies that already manage client CI/CD pipelines.
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Why does it matter for agencies?
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30/100DepWarden's free tier (100 scans/month, 3 projects) lets agencies run a zero-cost proof-of-concept for clients, then convert them to a $99/mo Team plan that includes SAST and build gating. This creates a low-friction entry point for a recurring security retainer, especially for agencies that already manage client CI/CD pipelines.
More on DepWarden
- ConceptDepWarden Retainer Fit
- Evaluation RuleWhen to Adopt DepWarden: If You Need Free SCA Scanning for Client Projects
- Decision FrameworkDepWarden: Buy vs Skip (Agency Security Offerings)
- Failure PatternThe DepWarden Free-Tier Trap: Why Agencies Stall on 100 Scans a Month
- Implementation BlueprintDepWarden Client Security Audit Sprint (5-7 days)
- Operating ProcedureDepWarden Client CI/CD Build Gating Setup (Delivery)