Cybersecurity · head to head
Legit Security vs Microsoft Defender
Legit Security
Cybersecurity
AI-native ASPM platform securing AI-generated code before deployment
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Defender
Cybersecurity
Always-on protection for you and your family's data and devices
- From
- $12/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult; Microsoft Defender defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Legit Security and Microsoft Defender actually diverge.
| Attribute | Legit Security | Microsoft Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $12/month |
| Pricing model | Contact sales for custom pricing | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, IDE, CI/CD | Web |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 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
Only in Microsoft Defender
Nothing recorded that Legit Security does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Legit Security
- Securing AI-generated code from GitHub Copilot and IDE assistantsnot Microsoft Defender
- Consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple AppSec toolsnot Microsoft Defender
- Preventing credential leaks across development workspacesnot Microsoft Defender
- Automating remediation workflows with AI-powered suggestionsnot Microsoft Defender
- Compliance automation with SBOM generation and enforcementnot Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender
- Endpoint security and threat protectionnot Legit Security
- Identity and access securitynot Legit Security
- Email threat protectionnot Legit Security
- SaaS application security monitoringnot Legit Security
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Microsoft Defender
- Defender Suite requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing
- Some Defender products use pay-as-you-go pricing with variable costs
- Prices vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring sales contact for custom quotes
Pricing, plan by plan
Legit Security
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.
Microsoft Defender
$12/month- Microsoft Defender Suite$12/month
- Endpoint protection
- Identity threat detection
- Email security
- Microsoft 365 E5 with Defender$60/month
- Includes Defender Suite
- Microsoft Teams included
- Comprehensive security and compliance
- Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on$2/month
- Vulnerability scanning and management
- One-month free trial available
- Annual commitment required
Which should you pick?
Choose Legit Security if
- You need vibeguard ai code scanning.
- You work on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
- You also want unified vulnerability remediation.
Choose Microsoft Defender if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft Defender from Legit Security on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Legit Security or Microsoft Defender better?
- Neither clearly leads. Legit Security starts at On request and Microsoft Defender at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Legit Security or Microsoft Defender?
- Legit Security starts at On request and Microsoft Defender at $12/month.
- Does Legit Security or Microsoft Defender run on more platforms?
- Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD. Microsoft Defender runs on Web.
- What is Legit Security best used for?
- Legit Security is most often used for securing ai-generated code from github copilot and ide assistants, consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple appsec tools, preventing credential leaks across development workspaces, automating remediation workflows with ai-powered suggestions. Of those, securing ai-generated code from github copilot and ide assistants and consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple appsec tools are not what Microsoft Defender is typically brought in for.
- What can Legit Security do that Microsoft Defender cannot?
- Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: How much does Microsoft Defender Suite cost?
Microsoft Defender Suite costs $12/user/month (paid yearly), but requires existing Microsoft 365 E3 or equivalent base licensing. It includes endpoint protection, identity threat detection, email security, and SaaS application monitoring.
SourceLegit 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.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: What add-ons are available for Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Add-on costs $2/user/month with annual commitment and includes a one-month free trial. Additional pay-as-you-go products include External Attack Surface Management, Cloud Security Posture Management, and Sentinel.
SourceLegit 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.
SourceMicrosoft Defender: Is Defender included in Microsoft 365 E5?
Yes, Microsoft Defender Suite is included in Microsoft 365 E5 at $60/user/month (paid yearly with Teams). Prices may vary based on Microsoft agreements, requiring contact with Sales for customized quotes.
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.
SourceRelated pages
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