Cybersecurity · head to head
Legit Security vs Refact

Legit Security
Cybersecurity
AI-native ASPM platform securing AI-generated code before deployment
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No

Refact
Developer Tools
Autonomous AI coding agent for development tasks
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Only Refact 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; Refact requires configuration for optimal performance
- They diverge on capability: Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Refact covers Autonomous agent workflows.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Legit Security and Refact actually diverge.
| Attribute | Legit Security | Refact |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | Contact sales for custom pricing | Freemium with paid tiers |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, IDE, CI/CD | VS Code, Web |
| Category | Cybersecurity | Developer Tools |
| Founded | Unknown | 2023 |
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 Refact
- Autonomous agent workflows
- IDE chat
- Real-time code completions
- GitHub integration
- Database integration
- On-premise deployment
- Multi-LLM support
- 25+ language support
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 Refact
- Consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple AppSec toolsnot Refact
- Preventing credential leaks across development workspacesnot Refact
- Automating remediation workflows with AI-powered suggestionsnot Refact
- Compliance automation with SBOM generation and enforcementnot Refact
Refact
- Autonomous code generation for development tasksnot Legit Security
- End-to-end bug fixes and refactoringnot Legit Security
- Multi-language software development accelerationnot Legit Security
- Enterprise development with data privacy requirementsnot 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
Refact
- Requires configuration for optimal performance
- On-premise deployment adds operational complexity
- Free tier limited by daily agent request quota
- Coin system adds complexity to cost calculation
Pricing, plan by plan
Legit Security
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.
Refact
Free- FreeFree
- Limited daily agent usage
- Unlimited completions
- 2,000 coins for agent and chat
- Pro$10/month
- 40 daily agent requests
- 64k context window
- 10,000 coins monthly
- Enterprise$undefined/custom
- On-premise deployment
- Custom coin allocation
- Fine-tuning support
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 Refact if
- You need autonomous agent workflows.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on VS Code, Web.
- You also want ide chat.
Questions people ask
- Is Legit Security or Refact better?
- Neither clearly leads. Legit Security starts at On request and Refact at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Legit Security or Refact?
- Refact has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Legit Security and Free for Refact.
- Does Legit Security or Refact run on more platforms?
- Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD. Refact runs on VS Code, Web.
- Can I use Refact for free?
- Yes. Refact 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 Refact is typically brought in for.
- What can Legit Security do that Refact cannot?
- Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention. Refact covers Autonomous agent workflows, IDE chat, Real-time code completions, GitHub integration.
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.
SourceRefact: How many programming languages does Refact support?
Refact supports 25+ programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, Java, C++, and many others.
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.
SourceRefact: Can I deploy Refact on-premises?
Yes. Refact offers on-premise deployment options for organizations requiring complete data control and privacy.
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.
SourceRefact: What LLMs does Refact support?
Refact works with multiple LLMs including Claude, GPT-4, and open-source models, giving you flexibility in model selection.
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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