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Legit Security vs Visual Studio

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Legit Security

Cybersecurity

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

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Visual Studio logo

Visual Studio

Developer Tools

IDE for .NET and C++ development on Windows

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Visual Studio 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; Visual Studio community edition is free only for individual developers, classroom use, academic research and open-source contribution, not general commercial use
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Legit Security and Visual Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Legit Security and Visual Studio differ
AttributeLegit SecurityVisual Studio
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelContact sales for custom pricingfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IDE, CI/CDWeb
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

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 Visual Studio

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

Visual Studio

  • Managing complex, large-scale projects across multiple platformsnot Legit Security
  • Commercial development in small businessesnot Legit Security
  • DevOps and automated deployment workflowsnot Legit Security
  • Windows/SQL Server developer and tester rolesnot Legit Security
  • Short-term or month-to-month IDE access needsnot 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

Visual Studio

  • Community edition is free only for individual developers, classroom use, academic research and open-source contribution, not general commercial use
  • Monthly subscriptions are $45 per user per month for Professional and $250 per user per month for Enterprise, and do not include perpetual use rights the way annual Standard subscriptions do
  • A standalone perpetually licensed Visual Studio Professional 2022 costs $499 as a one-time purchase, separate from the subscription tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

Legit Security

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.

Visual Studio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Visual Studio review.

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.
Legit Security review

Choose Visual Studio if

  • You want to start without paying.
Visual Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Legit Security or Visual Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Legit Security starts at On request and Visual Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Legit Security or Visual Studio?
Visual Studio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Legit Security and Free for Visual Studio.
Does Legit Security or Visual Studio run on more platforms?
Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD. Visual Studio runs on Web.
Can I use Visual Studio for free?
Yes. Visual Studio 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 Visual Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Legit Security do that Visual Studio 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.

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Visual Studio: What are the pricing differences between subscription types?

Standard subscriptions include access to more benefits, such as Azure dev/test pricing, monthly Azure individual credit, software and download access, services, training, and support. Monthly subscriptions offer flexibility but fewer benefits.

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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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Visual Studio: Are discounts available for startups?

There aren't any discounts available to start-ups, however an unlimited number of users within an organization can use Visual Studio Community for specific scenarios like open source work.

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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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Visual Studio: Who can use Visual Studio Community for free?

In non-enterprise organizations, up to five users can use it. Enterprise organizations (greater than 250 PCs or greater than $1M annual revenue) cannot use it beyond academic/open-source scenarios.

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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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Visual Studio: What's the renewal pricing structure?

Enterprise standard renews at $214.09/month (after initial $499.92); Professional at $66.59/month (after $99.99).

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