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Aikido vs Legit Security

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Aikido

Cybersecurity

Unified security platform automating vulnerability detection and fixing across development

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Legit Security

Cybersecurity

AI-native ASPM platform securing AI-generated code before deployment

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Aikido has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Aikido free plan includes fair-usage limits on repos and container images; Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult
  • They diverge on capability: Aikido covers Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aikido and Legit Security actually diverge.

Attributes where Aikido and Legit Security differ
AttributeAikidoLegit Security
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelSubscription with free tierContact sales for custom pricing
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, CI/CD, IDEWeb, IDE, CI/CD
Founded2022Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aikido

  • Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
  • Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
  • AutoFix
  • Secrets detection
  • Cloud Security Posture Management
  • AI-powered penetration testing
  • Device protection
  • False positive reduction

Only in Legit Security

  • VibeGuard AI code scanning
  • Unified vulnerability remediation
  • Code Security (SAST/SCA)
  • Secrets detection and prevention
  • Software Supply Chain Security
  • Code change detection
  • AI-powered remediation
  • Risk scoring

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aikido

  • Developer-friendly security integrated into PR workflowsnot Legit Security
  • Automated vulnerability remediation with context-aware alertsnot Legit Security
  • Consolidation of fragmented security tools across development lifecyclenot Legit Security
  • Cloud infrastructure security posture monitoringnot Legit Security
  • Supply chain attack prevention and malware detectionnot Legit Security

Legit Security

  • Securing AI-generated code from GitHub Copilot and IDE assistantsnot Aikido
  • Consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple AppSec toolsnot Aikido
  • Preventing credential leaks across development workspacesnot Aikido
  • Automating remediation workflows with AI-powered suggestionsnot Aikido
  • Compliance automation with SBOM generation and enforcementnot Aikido

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aikido

  • Free plan includes fair-usage limits on repos and container images
  • Pricing increases significantly with user and repository scale
  • Advanced features like penetration testing and VM scanning limited to higher tiers
  • Device protection limited to Development environments only
  • Requires multiple plan tiers for full platform coverage

Legit Security

  • Pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult
  • No published pricing tiers or free tier available
  • Requires integration with existing SAST and SCA tools for full capability
  • Focused primarily on code security within development lifecycle
  • Newer entrant with less market presence than established competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Aikido

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • Up to 2 users
    • Dependency scanning (SCA)
    • SAST and AI SAST
  • Pro$600/month
    • Up to 10 users
    • All Basic features
    • On-premise scanning
  • Advanced$600/month
    • Up to 10 users
    • All Pro features
    • Broker for internal apps
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom pricing for tailored modules
    • Dedicated account management
    • Custom SLAs

Legit Security

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Aikido if

  • You need static application security testing (sast).
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CI/CD, IDE.
  • You also want software composition analysis (sca).
Aikido review

Choose Legit Security if

  • You need vibeguard ai code scanning.
  • You work on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
  • You also want unified vulnerability remediation.
Legit Security review

Questions people ask

Is Aikido or Legit Security better?
Neither clearly leads. Aikido starts at Free and Legit Security at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aikido or Legit Security?
Aikido has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aikido and On request for Legit Security.
Does Aikido or Legit Security run on more platforms?
Aikido runs on Web, CI/CD, IDE. Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
Can I use Aikido for free?
Yes. Aikido has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Legit Security starts at On request.
What is Aikido best used for?
Aikido is most often used for developer-friendly security integrated into pr workflows, automated vulnerability remediation with context-aware alerts, consolidation of fragmented security tools across development lifecycle, cloud infrastructure security posture monitoring. Of those, developer-friendly security integrated into pr workflows and automated vulnerability remediation with context-aware alerts are not what Legit Security is typically brought in for.
What can Aikido do that Legit Security cannot?
Aikido covers Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), AutoFix, Secrets detection. Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aikido: What is included in Aikido's free Developer plan?

The free Developer plan includes up to 2 users with SAST, SCA, secrets detection, cloud scanning, and license risk detection. Fair-usage limits apply: 10 repos, 2 container images, 1 domain, and 1 cloud account.

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Legit Security: What is VibeGuard and how does it work?

VibeGuard is Legit Security's core feature that scans AI-generated code directly within IDEs like GitHub Copilot and Cursor, identifying vulnerabilities before code leaves the developer's editor.

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Aikido: What is AutoFix and how does it work?

AutoFix is Aikido's automated vulnerability remediation feature that identifies vulnerabilities and suggests or applies specific code fixes automatically, reducing manual remediation effort.

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Legit Security: What AI code assistants does Legit Security support?

Legit Security integrates with GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude to scan AI-generated code for vulnerabilities.

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Aikido: How many false positives does Aikido reduce?

Aikido reduces false positives by 99%, using AI-powered context awareness to filter noise and focus on vulnerabilities that present real business risk.

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Legit Security: How does Legit Security's AI remediation feature work?

The platform uses AI to suggest specific code fixes for identified vulnerabilities and can automatically create tickets in Jira with full context for developers to review and apply.

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Aikido: What integrations does Aikido support?

Aikido integrates with Jira, Linear, Slack, Teams, GitHub, GitLab, and other popular development tools to fit into existing workflows.

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Legit Security: Does Legit Security support compliance reporting?

Yes, Legit Security automates compliance automation with SBOM generation and can generate compliance reports for security and regulatory requirements.

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