Cybersecurity · head to head
Ory Kratos vs Legit Security
Legit Security
Cybersecurity
AI-native ASPM platform securing AI-generated code before deployment
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The short version
- Only Ory Kratos has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Ory Kratos headless means you build every screen, which is significant work compared with a hosted login page; Legit Security pricing requires contacting sales, making cost comparison difficult
- They diverge on capability: Ory Kratos covers Headless API, Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ory Kratos and Legit Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ory Kratos | Legit Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Open-source self-hosted, with a paid managed network | Contact sales for custom pricing |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Self-hosted | Web, IDE, CI/CD |
Identical on both: 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 Ory Kratos
- Headless API
- Self-service flows
- Multi-factor authentication
- Pluggable identity schemas
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
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ory Kratos
- Products needing complete control over the look and flow of authenticationnot Legit Security
- Applications that must not hand user identity data to a third partynot Legit Security
- Teams building identity as infrastructure across several servicesnot Legit Security
Legit Security
- Securing AI-generated code from GitHub Copilot and IDE assistantsnot Ory Kratos
- Consolidating vulnerability findings from multiple AppSec toolsnot Ory Kratos
- Preventing credential leaks across development workspacesnot Ory Kratos
- Automating remediation workflows with AI-powered suggestionsnot Ory Kratos
- Compliance automation with SBOM generation and enforcementnot Ory Kratos
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ory Kratos
- Headless means you build every screen, which is significant work compared with a hosted login page
- More moving parts than a monolithic IAM: Kratos handles identity, and OAuth2 needs Ory Hydra alongside
- Documentation assumes real familiarity with identity concepts and is not a gentle introduction
- Self-hosting identity carries the security and availability burden that hosted providers absorb
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Ory Kratos
Free- Self-hostedFree
- Full identity server
- All flows
- Community support
Legit Security
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Legit Security review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Ory Kratos if
- You need headless api.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Self-hosted.
- You also want self-service flows.
Choose Legit Security if
- You need vibeguard ai code scanning.
- You work on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
- You also want unified vulnerability remediation.
Questions people ask
- Is Ory Kratos or Legit Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ory Kratos starts at Free and Legit Security at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ory Kratos or Legit Security?
- Ory Kratos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ory Kratos and On request for Legit Security.
- Does Ory Kratos or Legit Security run on more platforms?
- Ory Kratos runs on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Self-hosted. Legit Security runs on Web, IDE, CI/CD.
- Can I use Ory Kratos for free?
- Yes. Ory Kratos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Legit Security starts at On request.
- What is Ory Kratos best used for?
- Ory Kratos is most often used for products needing complete control over the look and flow of authentication, applications that must not hand user identity data to a third party, teams building identity as infrastructure across several services. Of those, products needing complete control over the look and flow of authentication and applications that must not hand user identity data to a third party are not what Legit Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Ory Kratos do that Legit Security cannot?
- Ory Kratos covers Headless API, Self-service flows, Multi-factor authentication, Pluggable identity schemas. Legit Security covers VibeGuard AI code scanning, Unified vulnerability remediation, Code Security (SAST/SCA), Secrets detection and prevention.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Ory Kratos: Is Ory Kratos free?
Yes, open source and free to self-host. Ory Network is a paid managed service.
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.
SourceOry Kratos: What does headless mean here?
Kratos provides identity flows as APIs and no user interface. You build the login, registration and recovery screens yourself.
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.
SourceOry Kratos: Does Kratos do OAuth2?
No. Kratos handles user identity; OAuth2 and OpenID Connect provider functionality is Ory Hydra, a separate component.
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.
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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