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Arnica vs Legit Security

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Arnica

Cybersecurity

AI-native application security platform detecting and fixing vulnerabilities across the SDLC

From
Free
Rated
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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 Arnica has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arnica per-identity pricing ($25-$50/person/year) requires tracking active developers; Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult
  • They diverge on capability: Arnica covers AI SAST, Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Arnica and Legit Security differ
AttributeArnicaLegit Security
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelPer-identity subscription with annual discountContact sales for custom pricing
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, GitHub, IDEWeb, IDE, CI/CD

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 Arnica

  • AI SAST
  • Software Composition Analysis
  • Secrets detection
  • IaC scanning
  • Container scanning
  • SBOM generation
  • Agentic rules
  • Pipelineless integration

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.

Arnica

  • Detecting AI-generated vulnerabilities in Copilot and Cursor suggestionsnot Legit Security
  • Finding hardcoded secrets before they reach productionnot Legit Security
  • Mapping container vulnerabilities back to source codenot Legit Security
  • Generating SBOM for supply chain compliance requirementsnot Legit Security
  • Scanning infrastructure-as-code for misconfiguration risksnot Legit Security

Legit Security

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

Where each one falls short

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

Arnica

  • Per-identity pricing ($25-$50/person/year) requires tracking active developers
  • Overage identity tracking via 90-day PR activity can be unpredictable
  • Free plan limited to weekly updates, requiring upgrade for real-time scanning
  • Advanced add-ons (Image Scanning, AI SAST, Agentic Rules Enforcer) pricing not published
  • On-premises deployment limited to Enterprise tier

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

Arnica

Free
  • FreeFree
    • No credit card required
    • 14-day trial available
    • Weekly risk identification updates
  • Core Business$360/year
    • Monthly billing option at $30/identity/month
    • Annual billing at $25/identity/month (17% discount)
    • Real-time risk scanning and notifications
  • Core Enterprise$720/year
    • Monthly billing option at $60/identity/month
    • Annual billing at $50/identity/month (17% discount)
    • All Core Business features

Legit Security

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Arnica if

  • You need ai sast.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, GitHub, IDE.
  • You also want software composition analysis.
Arnica 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 Arnica or Legit Security better?
Neither clearly leads. Arnica 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, Arnica or Legit Security?
Arnica has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Arnica and On request for Legit Security.
Does Arnica or Legit Security run on more platforms?
Arnica runs on Web, GitHub, IDE. Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
Can I use Arnica for free?
Yes. Arnica has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Legit Security starts at On request.
What is Arnica best used for?
Arnica is most often used for detecting ai-generated vulnerabilities in copilot and cursor suggestions, finding hardcoded secrets before they reach production, mapping container vulnerabilities back to source code, generating sbom for supply chain compliance requirements. Of those, detecting ai-generated vulnerabilities in copilot and cursor suggestions and finding hardcoded secrets before they reach production are not what Legit Security is typically brought in for.
What can Arnica do that Legit Security cannot?
Arnica covers AI SAST, Software Composition Analysis, Secrets detection, IaC scanning. Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Arnica: How are identities defined in Arnica pricing?

Identities are any users and other contributing entities that contributed code and/or had PR activity during the last 90 days. This ensures billing matches active developers.

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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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Arnica: What is the annual discount?

Annual prepayment offers approximately 17% savings versus monthly billing. Core Business annual is $300/identity versus $360 for monthly.

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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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Arnica: Can I cancel or downgrade Arnica anytime?

Yes. Subscriptions can be cancelled or downgraded at any time. Overage identities receive automatic protection with true-up invoicing.

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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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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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