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Legit Security vs WorkOS

Legit Security logo

Legit Security

Cybersecurity

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

From
On request
Rated
-
WorkOS logo

WorkOS

Cybersecurity

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

From
$125/one-time per connection
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult; WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Legit Security and WorkOS differ
AttributeLegit SecurityWorkOS
Starting priceOn request$125/one-time per connection
Pricing modelContact sales for custom pricingusage-based
PlatformsWeb, IDE, CI/CDWeb, API

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 WorkOS

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

WorkOS

  • SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot Legit Security
  • Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot Legit Security
  • Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot Legit Security
  • Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not Legit Security
  • Platforms with multiple identity provider 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

WorkOS

  • AuthKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
  • Per-connection pricing for SSO and Directory Sync ($125–$50 each) scales poorly for enterprises with many identity providers
  • Audit logs require separate subscription at $125/month per SIEM connection or $99/month per 1 million events
  • Radar fraud protection billed separately at $100/month per 50,000 additional checks beyond 1,000 free checks
  • Custom domain feature requires $99/month subscription
  • Requires annual commitment for SLA and support guarantees; pay-as-you-go tier lacks uptime guarantee

Pricing, plan by plan

Legit Security

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.

WorkOS

$125/one-time per connection
  • Pay as You Go$undefined/variable
    • Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
    • Up to 60% discount at scale
    • Quick deployment
  • Annual Credits$undefined/variable
    • Custom pricing with volume discounts
    • 99.99% uptime SLA
    • Guided migration

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 WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.

Questions people ask

Is Legit Security or WorkOS better?
Neither clearly leads. Legit Security starts at On request and WorkOS at $125/one-time per connection, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Legit Security or WorkOS?
Legit Security starts at On request and WorkOS at $125/one-time per connection.
Does Legit Security or WorkOS run on more platforms?
Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
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 WorkOS is typically brought in for.
What can Legit Security do that WorkOS 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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WorkOS: How quickly can I implement WorkOS SSO?

Developers can implement single sign-on in minutes instead of months. Multiple customers report setting up SSO in less than a week, with WorkOS handling the complexity of SAML and OIDC protocols.

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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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WorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?

WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.

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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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WorkOS: Does WorkOS support SCIM provisioning?

Yes. WorkOS supports SCIM provisioning integration with systems like Okta and Entra ID for automated user management.

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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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