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DemandStar vs Legit Security

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DemandStar

Government

Bid distribution network that is free for government agencies and charges the suppliers instead

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Legit Security logo

Legit Security

Cybersecurity

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

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only DemandStar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: DemandStar coverage is opt-in by agency, so a supplier paying for a state tier receives only participating agencies and must still monitor other portals for the rest.; Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult
  • They diverge on capability: DemandStar covers Free for agencies, 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 DemandStar and Legit Security actually diverge.

Attributes where DemandStar and Legit Security differ
AttributeDemandStarLegit Security
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFree for agencies, per year by geographic coverage for suppliersContact sales for custom pricing
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, IDE, CI/CD
CategoryGovernmentCybersecurity

Identical on both: 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 DemandStar

  • Free for agencies
  • Commodity code matching
  • eBidding
  • Plan holder lists
  • Supplier registration
  • Geographic subscription tiers

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.

DemandStar

  • A city purchasing officer who wants wider bid distribution without running a procurement to buy softwarenot Legit Security
  • A contractor who works in three adjacent counties and wants notifications only for that footprintnot Legit Security
  • An agency needing sealed electronic bid submission to replace paper deliveries to the clerknot Legit Security
  • A supplier testing whether public sector work is viable before committing to a national subscriptionnot Legit Security

Legit Security

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

Where each one falls short

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

DemandStar

  • Coverage is opt-in by agency, so a supplier paying for a state tier receives only participating agencies and must still monitor other portals for the rest.
  • The free supplier tier charges around 5 US dollars per bid document download, which turns an apparently free plan into a metered one as soon as you actually pursue opportunities.
  • State pricing ranges from roughly 100 to 1,499 US dollars with the variation driven by agency density, so suppliers cannot predict cost from geography alone.
  • Because agencies pay nothing, they have little leverage over the roadmap and features are driven by what makes supplier subscriptions sell.
  • The brand is being folded into Euna OpenBid following the Euna Solutions consolidation, so suppliers and agencies should expect the name and portal to change.

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

DemandStar

Free
  • Government agencyFree
    • Post unlimited solicitations
    • Access the supplier network
    • eBidding and plan holder lists
  • Supplier freeFree
    • Bid notifications for one agency of your choice
    • Bid document downloads charged around 5 USD each
    • Supplier profile and registration
  • Supplier county$60/year
    • All participating agencies within one county
    • Unlimited bid document access for that county
    • Approximate rate, varies by county
  • Supplier state$100/year
    • All participating agencies within one state
    • Priced from around 100 to 1,499 USD depending on agency density

Legit Security

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.

Which should you pick?

Choose DemandStar if

  • You need free for agencies.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want commodity code matching.
DemandStar 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 DemandStar or Legit Security better?
Neither clearly leads. DemandStar 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, DemandStar or Legit Security?
DemandStar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for DemandStar and On request for Legit Security.
Does DemandStar or Legit Security run on more platforms?
DemandStar runs on Web. Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
Can I use DemandStar for free?
Yes. DemandStar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Legit Security starts at On request.
What is DemandStar best used for?
DemandStar is most often used for a city purchasing officer who wants wider bid distribution without running a procurement to buy software, a contractor who works in three adjacent counties and wants notifications only for that footprint, an agency needing sealed electronic bid submission to replace paper deliveries to the clerk, a supplier testing whether public sector work is viable before committing to a national subscription. Of those, a city purchasing officer who wants wider bid distribution without running a procurement to buy software and a contractor who works in three adjacent counties and wants notifications only for that footprint are not what Legit Security is typically brought in for.
What can DemandStar do that Legit Security cannot?
DemandStar covers Free for agencies, Commodity code matching, eBidding, Plan holder lists. Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DemandStar: Is DemandStar free for governments?

Yes, entirely. Agencies post solicitations and access the supplier network at no cost; suppliers fund the platform.

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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DemandStar: What do suppliers pay?

Free for one agency with roughly 5 USD per document download, about 60 USD a year per county, 100 to 1,499 per state, and 2,699 for national coverage.

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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DemandStar: Who owns DemandStar?

Euna Solutions, the public sector portfolio formerly known as GTY Technology, which also absorbed Bonfire and Ion Wave.

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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DemandStar: Does it cover every agency?

No. Only agencies that have opted in, which is the main limitation for suppliers buying wide coverage.

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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