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Cycode vs Legit Security comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Cycode
Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
10th
Ranking in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (22nd), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (16th)
Legit Security
Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
16th
Ranking in Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
15th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Software Supply Chain Security category, the mindshare of Cycode is 3.6%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Legit Security is 3.2%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Supply Chain Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cycode3.6%
Legit Security3.2%
Other93.2%
Software Supply Chain Security
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2014131 - PeerSpot reviewer
DevSecOps Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Secret scanning has strengthened our code security and now needs better container integration
Regarding container scanning, Cycode can be improved as it does not have a CLI. As a DevSecOps professional, having a CLI is a must-have for any tool to integrate it into systems. Although Cycode does have a CLI, specifically for the container scanning module, a CLI does not exist. This is why all the modules that Cycode offers cannot be fully leveraged. A CLI for the container scanning module is believed to be on Cycode's roadmap, but it is not available today. As a big enterprise dealing with many assets, Cycode being faster would be beneficial. With many assets on-boarded on Cycode, the tool sometimes becomes slow. Making Cycode faster would definitely help. Other than that, things are good.
Tim Crothers - PeerSpot reviewer
CISO at Mandiant / FireEye
Provides strong visibility, straightforward integration, and reduces the risk of attacks
Legit Security is a product that hyper-focuses on the various aspects of the software development pipeline. For example, if an engineer spins off a new project and stands up a new Git project, Legit automatically detects it, connects Snyk and other tools, and ensures the engineering team doesn't have to think about it. This way, we stay on top of security from the beginning. On the other hand, Legit provides a clear view of the controls around repositories. We have standards requiring code reviews and similar practices, and Legit shows us whether these are being followed. Additionally, Legit helps us identify unmaintained repositories, which often arise when engineering teams try something and leave it behind. This knowledge allows us to determine the appropriate action for these neglected projects. One area where Legit falls short is secret detection. While it functions well overall, the feature has a 10-20 percent false positive rate, requiring some manual intervention. Almost everything else works flawlessly. The true value proposition of Legit lies not in its features but in its ability to support our product security program's focus on creating guardrails instead of toll gates. Unlike traditional programs that require security reviews at specific stages, hindering development flow, we strive to partner with the product engineering team to ship secure code seamlessly within their existing workflows. Legit plays a crucial role in this by automatically notifying us of new projects, eliminating the need for manual communication. This partnership approach, enabled by Legit, allows us to work much closer with our engineering teams than ever before.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Cycode has positively impacted the organization by saving time in the pipeline and providing one platform for secret scanning, SAST, and Infrastructure as Code facilities."
"Cycode excels in secret scanning and is brilliant at finding and identifying secrets within code."
"In my experience as an integrator with Cycode, the biggest advantage is that it is platform agnostic and language agnostic."
"Legit has had a positive effect on our overall security posture."
"The true value proposition of Legit lies not in its features but in its ability to support our product security program's focus on creating guardrails instead of toll gates."
"Legit has increased my security posture to a level I couldn't achieve before. I don't need to worry as much about what's happening within my developer environments. I can rest assured that my vulnerabilities are being detected."
"We implemented Legit Security to gain visibility into all development teams and ensure that consistent controls are in place and accounted for on every route."
 

Cons

"Regarding container scanning, Cycode can be improved as it does not have a CLI."
"Currently, Cycode does not have good container security, and while it is a full solution, companies desiring a single platform must seek additional tools to scan container images."
"While I appreciate the advantages of Cycode, one area for improvement is the machine learning aspect and how it can assist during AI operations."
"Legit Security could do a little better with detecting publicly exposed keys. It's not bad. The detections that they are running get to everything eventually, but it would be great if they could increase some of that awareness."
"One issue is that engineering teams don't always embed secrets in the same way, making it difficult for the tool to consistently identify them."
"The one we're working on right now is the ability to dynamically rerun development teams and groups."
"I would like them to have their own static code scanner, and I'd like them to have their own open-source software scanners."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
27%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
7%
Construction Company
6%
University
13%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cycode?
I find the pricing of Cycode to be reasonable for the work being done, although I haven't compared it with other tools to provide detailed feedback about its affordability.
What needs improvement with Cycode?
While I appreciate the advantages of Cycode, one area for improvement is the machine learning aspect and how it can assist during AI operations. This tool needs capabilities for monitoring cloud co...
What is your primary use case for Cycode?
Cycode is used for our software development, maintaining clean code quality, and managing secrets within our enterprise. We write secure code by adhering to secure coding principles, ensuring that ...
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Google, NYSE, Kraft-Hienz, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and many other large enterprise and Fortune 500 customers. Learn more by going to: https://www.legitsecurity.com/...
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