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Docker vs Legit Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 11, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Docker
Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (1st), Container Management (4th), AI Software Development (7th)
Legit Security
Ranking in Software Supply Chain Security
11th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Software Supply Chain Security category, the mindshare of Docker is 5.0%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Legit Security is 4.5%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Supply Chain Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Docker5.0%
Legit Security4.5%
Other90.5%
Software Supply Chain Security
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2787357 - PeerSpot reviewer
Site Reliability Engineer at Granicus Inc.
Containerization has standardized deployments and drives faster, more reliable delivery
As Docker is already a very mature tool, there are areas where it can be improved based on real-world usage. One area I consider is the Windows container experience. The pain point here is that Windows containers are heavier and slower than Linux containers because I have worked in both environments and felt that Windows containers are heavier and slower than Linux containers. This also limits the ecosystem and tooling maturity compared to Linux containers. Improvements could include performance optimization and better parity with Linux container features. Apart from that, observability and debugging is another area. The pain point is the limited native metrics available and limited logging and tracing features. Improvements could include adding a good amount of metrics, logging, and tracing, as well as better built-in observability features and easier container introspection. Network complexity is also present. I face issues with Docker networking that can become confusing in complex setups, and debugging container-to-container issues is not always intuitive. Improvements can be made with simpler networking abstractions and better built-in troubleshooting tools. Docker is excellent for containerization and CI/CD, but it can be improved in areas of built-in security, network simplicity, and observability. These points should be kept in mind and worked on.
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

"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."
"It is neat and very flexible."
"The deployment is quite fast, which is beneficial."
"When used in conjunction with Kubernetes, it is seamless because it integrates very well."
"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."
"Docker creates lightweight applications that are easy to manage and scale."
"Traditional deployments take more time and builds can be inconsistent across different environments. Docker solves these issues."
"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."
"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

"We have found that it is not easy to install it into a Windows system."
"The stability could be improved."
"The learning curve with Docker is huge and extensive"
"The security layer is very vulnerable, although they are working to improve the system hardening and email hardening."
"Management can be improved with the necessary tools for orchestration."
"The vendor should release a monitoring tool or include monitoring capabilities in Docker"
"We'd like knowledge transfer to be easier."
"There can be challenges with port mapping, however, that's not related to Docker itself."
"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."
"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

"The product is a free open-source tool."
"Docker is a free open-source solution. However, there is the Docker Enterprise which is a paid solution."
"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."
"The solution offers an open-source version that is free and includes a lot of functionality."
"Docker is open source. To use a Docker enterprise model, we would need to pay for it."
"We are using the open-source version of the solution."
"Docker has made some changes and there is an enterprise version that is affordable."
"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"The pricing is reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
16%
University
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise35
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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.
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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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