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Docker vs Legit Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Docker
Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (1st), Container Management (5th)
Legit Security
Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
7th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Software Supply Chain Security category, the mindshare of Docker is 4.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Legit Security is 4.7%, up from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Supply Chain Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Docker4.4%
Legit Security4.7%
Other90.9%
Software Supply Chain Security
 

Featured Reviews

Sunny Nair - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers application conversion to Docker image and a mature environment
The learning curve with Docker is huge and extensive. Adopting Docker is a bit difficult because it requires a lot of expertise and background, including an understanding of networking and security concepts. Many professionals are facing issues with the different architectures that interact with each other in Docker. Whenever in our company, we are working with the production environment, professionals are hesitant to adopt Docker due to the extensive learning curve, and most of the team members in our company are more accustomed to an environment like VMware instead of Docker. Docker runs on scripts, so if AI can automate most of the scripting process in Docker, it would be a great advantage in the future version of Docker. As of now, we can create scripts utilizing most of the functions within Docker, but that initial planning phase wherein to understand exactly how you will plan for the resources, how you will convert applications into a Docker-based image, and similar tasks needs to be simplified so that more professionals can adopt Docker.
Tim Crothers - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"The capability of the solution to convert an application into a Docker image is a vital functionality"
"We use Docker to facilitate deployment, updates, and management."
"Docker creates lightweight applications that are easy to manage and scale."
"Feature-wise, Docker is very user-friendly...The solution's initial setup process was straightforward."
"We are able to stop our containers or stop the service with a single command."
"Kubernetes is the primary container orchestration tool I use with this solution. Docker provides a complete solution for deploying and managing workloads across multiple nodes. Container orchestration has significantly impacted my workload by automating tasks and streamlining operations. The availability of systems like Kubernetes is crucial for planning and managing complete clusters and computing environments. Every client's needs are different, and not one solution fits all."
"I think the best feature is to replicate anything in our local machine using a simple command."
"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"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."
"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 had a positive effect on our overall security posture."
"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

"One of the challenges I face with Docker is debugging containers within the infrastructure. It can be tricky to debug applications inside containers, which is a common issue among developers. If easier tools or methods were available to debug applications within Docker containers, it would be very beneficial."
"The documentation could be improved."
"The solution needs to be more scalable for local machines."
"I have encountered network issues while connecting with microservices. I want to optimize the application layers over the bucket. It should also have better documentation."
"Deployment could be quicker."
"The command line interface could be more intuitive. I constantly struggle with it."
"They should provide proper documentation to understand the solution's cgroup process."
"The backup compatibility for legacy window stations is an area of concern where improvement is required, especially since my company has certain legacy tools that we are struggling to move."
"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."
"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."
"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

"For commercial use, it's about $30 per month. The license itself isn't expensive, but if there are many users, the price becomes high."
"The solution is an open-source technology and not a commercial product. However, you will have to pay sometimes. The tool's pricing depends on the vendor."
"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"It's free."
"I would rate the pricing of Docker as ten out of ten"
"Since Docker is an open-source solution, it is free of cost."
"The solution offers an open-source version that is free and includes a lot of functionality."
"The offering and service are quite free."
"The pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Insurance Company
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
University
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise34
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Docker?
We are using Docker to host applications.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker?
Regarding the cost, Mirantis Container Cloud is cheaper than other solutions like Red Hat. The license costs around 10,000 Indian rupees per year.
What needs improvement with Docker?
Mirantis Container Cloud should have AI integration tools, which are not available right now. These tools should assist in app scalability and deployment error handling.
What do you like most about Legit Security?
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.
What needs improvement with Legit Security?
Legit Security's secret detection works. However, there are some limitations to its effectiveness. One issue is that engineering teams don't always embed secrets in the same way, making it difficul...
 

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Sample Customers

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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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