Cybersecurity · head to head
Grype vs Legit Security
Grype
Cybersecurity
Vulnerability scanner for container images and filesystems
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Legit Security
Cybersecurity
AI-native ASPM platform securing AI-generated code before deployment
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Grype has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Grype depends on public vulnerability databases, so coverage and false positives vary by ecosystem; Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult
- They diverge on capability: Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Grype and Legit Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Grype | Legit Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Open source, no licence fee | Contact sales for custom pricing |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker | 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 Grype
- Image and filesystem scanning
- SBOM-driven
- Wide ecosystem coverage
- Pipeline friendly
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.
Grype
- Re-scanning stored SBOMs as new CVEs are published, without rebuilding imagesnot Legit Security
- Failing CI when a build introduces a known vulnerabilitynot Legit Security
- Auditing what is actually installed inside a third-party imagenot Legit Security
Legit Security
- Securing AI-generated code from GitHub Copilot and IDE assistantsnot Grype
- Consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple AppSec toolsnot Grype
- Preventing credential leaks across development workspacesnot Grype
- Automating remediation workflows with AI-powered suggestionsnot Grype
- Compliance automation with SBOM generation and enforcementnot Grype
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Grype
- Depends on public vulnerability databases, so coverage and false positives vary by ecosystem
- No triage, exception tracking or reporting UI — that is Anchore’s commercial product
- Overlaps heavily with Trivy, and most teams pick one rather than running both
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
Grype
Free- GrypeFree
- Full functionality
- No usage limits
- Community support
Legit Security
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Grype if
- You need image and filesystem scanning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker.
- You also want sbom-driven.
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 Grype or Legit Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Grype 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, Grype or Legit Security?
- Grype has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grype and On request for Legit Security.
- Does Grype or Legit Security run on more platforms?
- Grype runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker. Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
- Can I use Grype for free?
- Yes. Grype has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Legit Security starts at On request.
- What is Grype best used for?
- Grype is most often used for re-scanning stored sboms as new cves are published, without rebuilding images, failing ci when a build introduces a known vulnerability, auditing what is actually installed inside a third-party image. Of those, re-scanning stored sboms as new cves are published, without rebuilding images and failing ci when a build introduces a known vulnerability are not what Legit Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Grype do that Legit Security cannot?
- Grype covers Image and filesystem scanning, SBOM-driven, Wide ecosystem coverage, Pipeline friendly. Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Grype: Is Grype free?
Yes, open source from Anchore. Anchore Enterprise is the paid platform around it.
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.
SourceGrype: What is the difference between Grype and Syft?
Syft generates the software bill of materials; Grype matches that inventory against vulnerability data. They are designed to be used together.
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.
SourceGrype: Grype or Trivy?
They cover similar ground. Trivy is broader out of the box, including misconfiguration and secret scanning; Grype pairs more cleanly with an SBOM-first workflow.
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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