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Legit Security vs Penpot

Legit Security logo

Legit Security

Cybersecurity

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

From
On request
Free plan
No
Penpot logo

Penpot

Developer Tools

Open source design and prototyping platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Only Penpot has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult; Penpot smaller user base and community compared to Figma means fewer templates and resources
  • They diverge on capability: Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Penpot covers Vector editing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Legit Security and Penpot actually diverge.

Attributes where Legit Security and Penpot differ
AttributeLegit SecurityPenpot
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelContact sales for custom pricingUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IDE, CI/CDWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
FoundedUnknown2021

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 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 Penpot

  • Vector editing
  • Interactive prototyping
  • Design systems
  • Components & libraries
  • Real-time collaboration
  • SVG support
  • CSS Grid & Flexbox
  • Code export

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 Penpot
  • Consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple AppSec toolsnot Penpot
  • Preventing credential leaks across development workspacesnot Penpot
  • Automating remediation workflows with AI-powered suggestionsnot Penpot
  • Compliance automation with SBOM generation and enforcementnot Penpot

Penpot

  • UI/UX designnot Legit Security
  • Prototypingnot Legit Security
  • Design systemsnot Legit Security
  • Developer handoffnot Legit Security
  • Open source projectsnot 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

Penpot

  • Smaller user base and community compared to Figma means fewer templates and resources
  • Self-hosting requires Linux server and Docker knowledge for technical setup
  • Real-time collaboration features may have performance issues with very large design files

Pricing, plan by plan

Legit Security

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.

Penpot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud-based design
    • Real-time collaboration
    • Components and variants
  • Unlimited$7/month
    • All free features
    • Priority support
    • Advanced cloud features
  • Enterprise$950/month
    • Custom enterprise features
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

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 Penpot if

  • You need vector editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want interactive prototyping.

Questions people ask

Is Legit Security or Penpot better?
Neither clearly leads. Legit Security starts at On request and Penpot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Legit Security or Penpot?
Penpot has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Legit Security and Free for Penpot.
Does Legit Security or Penpot run on more platforms?
Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD. Penpot runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Penpot for free?
Yes. Penpot has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Legit Security starts at On request.
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 Penpot is typically brought in for.
What can Legit Security do that Penpot cannot?
Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention. Penpot covers Vector editing, Interactive prototyping, Design systems, Components & libraries.

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.

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Penpot: Is Penpot really free?

Yes. Penpot is completely free with no feature gates. The open-source version can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure for zero cost beyond server expenses.

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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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Penpot: Can I self-host Penpot?

Yes. Penpot can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure with no licensing costs. Organizations with specific privacy or governance needs can run Penpot on their own servers.

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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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Penpot: What are the paid plans if I use Penpot cloud?

Penpot's cloud service offers a free tier, Unlimited plan at $7 per user per month for professionals and medium teams, and Enterprise starting at $950 per month for larger organizations.

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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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Penpot: What platforms does Penpot support?

Penpot runs in the browser, so it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and any OS with a web browser. No platform-specific downloads required.

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