Cybersecurity · head to head
Authelia vs Legit Security
Authelia
Cybersecurity
Open-source authentication and two-factor portal for reverse proxies
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Legit Security
Cybersecurity
AI-native ASPM platform securing AI-generated code before deployment
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Authelia has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Authelia depends on a reverse proxy: it is not a standalone identity provider; Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult
- They diverge on capability: Authelia covers Reverse proxy integration, Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Authelia and Legit Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Authelia | Legit Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Open source, no licence fee | Contact sales for custom pricing |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hosted | Web, 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 Authelia
- Reverse proxy integration
- Two-factor authentication
- Access control rules
- Lightweight backends
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.
Authelia
- Putting a login and 2FA in front of self-hosted services that have nonenot Legit Security
- Adding SSO across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platformnot Legit Security
- Home and small-team infrastructure behind a single reverse proxynot Legit Security
Legit Security
- Securing AI-generated code from GitHub Copilot and IDE assistantsnot Authelia
- Consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple AppSec toolsnot Authelia
- Preventing credential leaks across development workspacesnot Authelia
- Automating remediation workflows with AI-powered suggestionsnot Authelia
- Compliance automation with SBOM generation and enforcementnot Authelia
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Authelia
- Depends on a reverse proxy: it is not a standalone identity provider
- Configuration is YAML-first with no administrative interface, so changes mean editing files
- Not a full IAM: user management, provisioning and federation are limited compared with Keycloak
- Scales poorly as an organisation-wide identity solution, which is not its target
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
Authelia
Free- AutheliaFree
- Full functionality
- No usage limits
- Community support
Legit Security
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Authelia if
- You need reverse proxy integration.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hosted.
- You also want two-factor authentication.
Choose Legit Security if
- You need vibeguard ai code scanning.
- You work on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
- You also want unified vulnerability remediation.
Questions people ask
- Is Authelia or Legit Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Authelia 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, Authelia or Legit Security?
- Authelia has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Authelia and On request for Legit Security.
- Does Authelia or Legit Security run on more platforms?
- Authelia runs on Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Self-hosted. Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
- Can I use Authelia for free?
- Yes. Authelia has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Legit Security starts at On request.
- What is Authelia best used for?
- Authelia is most often used for putting a login and 2fa in front of self-hosted services that have none, adding sso across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platform, home and small-team infrastructure behind a single reverse proxy. Of those, putting a login and 2fa in front of self-hosted services that have none and adding sso across a small set of internal tools without a full identity platform are not what Legit Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Authelia do that Legit Security cannot?
- Authelia covers Reverse proxy integration, Two-factor authentication, Access control rules, Lightweight backends. Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Authelia: Is Authelia free?
Yes, open source with no licence fee.
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.
SourceAuthelia: Does Authelia need a reverse proxy?
Yes. It integrates through forward authentication with Nginx, Traefik, Caddy or HAProxy rather than sitting in front of traffic itself.
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.
SourceAuthelia: Authelia or Keycloak?
Authelia is far lighter and aimed at protecting self-hosted services behind a proxy. Keycloak is a full identity and access management platform, and much more to run.
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.
SourceLegit 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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