SCANTIENT VS GITGUARDIAN
Scan your live app for security issues.
No code integration needed.
GitGuardian finds secrets in your code repository. Scantient finds secrets exposed in your deployed app. Both prevent data breaches using different approaches.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | GitGuardian | Scantient |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499/mo (enterprise) | $79 lifetime |
| Target user | DevOps/InfoSec in large orgs | Solo devs, startup CTOs |
| Scan trigger | Git push (repo scanning) | URL paste (external scan) |
| Speed | Minutes (depends on repo size) | 60 seconds (no code needed) |
| SDK/Setup | Yes (GitHub integration) | No (URL paste, instant) |
| Scope | Secrets in git history | 20+ checks (secrets, headers, endpoints, perf, etc.) |
| Compliance reports | Custom (high-touch sales) | Built-in (PDF monthly) |
| Setup time | Days (CI/CD integration) | 2 minutes |
When GitGuardian is better
- ✓You're a 100+ person company with DevOps/InfoSec
- ✓You need historical git repository scanning
- ✓You want secrets scanning built into CI/CD pipeline
- ✓You have enterprise budget for seat-based pricing
- ✓You need deep integration with GitHub/GitHub Enterprise
When Scantient is better
- ✓You're shipping fast, need quick security checks
- ✓You want external security (not just code scanning)
- ✓You need one tool covering 20+ security checks
- ✓You want compliance reports without additional cost
- ✓You're a maker or team lead, not enterprise
- ✓You want zero-friction security on a budget
Real scenario: You just shipped a web app
GitGuardian finds:
- ✓ Leaked Stripe key from git history (rotated 6 months ago)
- The key remains visible in repo history even after rotation.
Setup: 30 min (CI/CD integration). Time to results: 5 minutes.
Scantient finds:
- ✓ Exposed Stripe key in JavaScript bundle (LIVE)
- ✓ Missing CSP header allowing inline scripts
- ✓ Performance regression from 2s to 5s load time
- ✓ SSL cert expiring in 7 days
Setup: 2 min (paste URL). Time to results: 60 seconds.
GitGuardian found the leaked key. Scantient found 3 other critical issues in 60 seconds without requiring code changes.
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