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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
6th
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 July 2025, in the Software Supply Chain Security category, the mindshare of Docker is 2.1%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Legit Security is 4.5%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Supply Chain Security
 

Featured Reviews

AnandanB - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-built images can be pulled and used instantly, saving time and effort
Docker volumes. When I integrated volumes, I faced challenges. I have not essentially used add volumes to the existing instances. Maybe, I am not familiar with adding volumes to the existing Docker images. That might be a challenge, but it should be fairly straightforward. I'm just not aware of it. So just for me personally, it is a challenge. Docker has all the major support already. They should publish all the build images of Docker on an open-source resource like Github. They should support all the stuff. For example, now Docker supplies all these standard images, like database images or whatever image that the standard application is related to. Whenever there is Docker Compose information available on an open-source community project, that image should also be maintained and supported by Docker itself instead of the dev team doing it. Docker should take an interest in building those images and maintaining them for the public community projects that are hosted.
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

"In our line of work, we've been involved in various sectors, such as industrial products, transportation, client engineering, telecom, and medical. For instance, we're currently developing an IT platform. One key use case we're tackling is device management."
"The most valuable features of Docker are its security, detailed documentation, and ease of use, and the Docker Swarm is not as complex as Kubernetes."
"Docker is convenient and easy to use."
"The solution offers speed and flexibility."
"The most valuable feature of Docker is that it provides a containerized environment. The isolation between the environments is beneficial. Additionally, the solution is easy to use."
"Docker packages up an application as a single item that you can then run without the need to install or configure it to work on any specific machine."
"Docker creates lightweight applications that are easy to manage and scale."
"Docker allows you to run multiple virtual machines independently."
"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."
"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."
 

Cons

"The runtime and security could improve in Docker. Security is paramount in the cloud and important."
"I would like to see a more UI-based tool so that students can easily understand it rather than memorizing all of the Docker commands."
"I would like to see a single package image orchestration bundled together."
"Docker can improve the integration with Microsoft Windows. It does not support native installations."
"There is always room for improvement. I often refer to forums such as StackOverflow to learn from other developers' experiences and the challenges they have faced while using Docker."
"The learning curve with Docker is huge and extensive"
"They should provide proper documentation to understand the solution's cgroup process."
"The vendor should release a monitoring tool or include monitoring capabilities in Docker"
"I would like them to have their own static code scanner, and I'd like them to have their own open-source software scanners."
"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."
"The one we're working on right now is the ability to dynamically rerun development teams and groups."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I use the solution's open-source version."
"The solution offers an open-source version that is free and includes a lot of functionality."
"Docker has made some changes and there is an enterprise version that is affordable."
"I would rate the pricing of Docker as ten out of ten"
"Regarding pricing, we primarily use AWS for our deployments since we have funding for it. We don't spend much on Docker-specific services, just the containerization product. Docker Hub isn't particularly expensive either, so overall, the pricing is pretty reasonable."
"Docker is a free-to-use solution. However, Docker Enterprise is not free."
"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"The current cost for us is nothing as an open source."
"The pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
19%
University
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Pharma/Biotech Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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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