Government · head to head
Bonfire vs Legit Security
Bonfire
Government
Public sector sourcing and bid evaluation software with scored, auditable award decisions
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
Legit Security
Cybersecurity
AI-native ASPM platform securing AI-generated code before deployment
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bonfire it is a sourcing and evaluation tool rather than full procure to pay, so requisitions, purchase orders and invoicing stay in the finance system and the join between them is the agency's problem.; Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult
- They diverge on capability: Bonfire covers Solicitation posting, Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bonfire and Legit Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bonfire | Legit Security |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote | Contact sales for custom pricing |
| Platforms | Web | Web, IDE, CI/CD |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Bonfire
- Solicitation posting
- Sealed submission intake
- Scored evaluation workspace
- Audit trail
- Supplier portal
- Requirement matrices
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.
Bonfire
- An agency that has lost or nearly lost a bid protest and needs a defensible evaluation recordnot Legit Security
- A procurement team running scoring committees currently held together by spreadsheets and emailnot Legit Security
- A university or health system applying public procurement rules without a public procurement systemnot Legit Security
- An agency wanting suppliers to self register and receive addenda automatically rather than by mailing listnot Legit Security
Legit Security
- Securing AI-generated code from GitHub Copilot and IDE assistantsnot Bonfire
- Consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple AppSec toolsnot Bonfire
- Preventing credential leaks across development workspacesnot Bonfire
- Automating remediation workflows with AI-powered suggestionsnot Bonfire
- Compliance automation with SBOM generation and enforcementnot Bonfire
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bonfire
- It is a sourcing and evaluation tool rather than full procure to pay, so requisitions, purchase orders and invoicing stay in the finance system and the join between them is the agency's problem.
- Since the acquisition path from GTY to GI Partners to Euna Solutions, Bonfire sits in a portfolio alongside products it once competed with, which narrows a shortlist that appears independent.
- Suppliers must register on the portal to bid, and small local vendors reliably complain about the extra account, which can reduce responses on low value solicitations.
- Pricing is quoted rather than published and scales with solicitation volume, so an agency with a few very large procurements pays a model designed around throughput.
- Contract management after award is thin compared with dedicated contract lifecycle products, so agencies often buy a second system for the obligations the award created.
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
Bonfire
On request- Bonfire$undefined/year
- Quoted by agency size and annual solicitation volume
- Supplier side registration is free, which is how the vendor network grows
- Implementation and training quoted separately from subscription
Legit Security
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Bonfire if
- You need solicitation posting.
- You also want sealed submission intake.
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 Bonfire or Legit Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bonfire starts at On request and Legit Security at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bonfire or Legit Security?
- Bonfire starts at On request and Legit Security at On request.
- Does Bonfire or Legit Security run on more platforms?
- Bonfire runs on Web. Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
- What is Bonfire best used for?
- Bonfire is most often used for an agency that has lost or nearly lost a bid protest and needs a defensible evaluation record, a procurement team running scoring committees currently held together by spreadsheets and email, a university or health system applying public procurement rules without a public procurement system, an agency wanting suppliers to self register and receive addenda automatically rather than by mailing list. Of those, an agency that has lost or nearly lost a bid protest and needs a defensible evaluation record and a procurement team running scoring committees currently held together by spreadsheets and email are not what Legit Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Bonfire do that Legit Security cannot?
- Bonfire covers Solicitation posting, Sealed submission intake, Scored evaluation workspace, Audit trail. Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bonfire: Who owns Bonfire?
Euna Solutions. Bonfire was acquired by GTY Technology in 2019, GTY was taken private by GI Partners in 2022, and the portfolio was rebranded Euna Solutions in 2023.
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.
SourceBonfire: Is it full procure to pay?
No. It covers sourcing and evaluation through award. Purchase orders and invoicing remain in the finance system.
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.
SourceBonfire: What is the real value?
A defensible, time stamped evaluation record when an award is protested, which is the expensive failure mode in public procurement.
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.
SourceBonfire: Can we see what other agencies pay?
Yes. These contracts are public records. Read several comparable awards before negotiating.
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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