GitGuardian
Secure code review software
Static application security testing (SAST) software
DevSecOps software
AI code review tools
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What is GitGuardian
GitGuardian is a DevSecOps security platform focused on detecting and remediating exposed secrets (such as API keys, tokens, and credentials) across source code repositories and developer workflows. It is used by security and engineering teams to prevent credential leaks in version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration tools. The product emphasizes secret scanning with policy controls, alerting, and guided remediation, and it also supports broader code security signals such as IaC and code scanning in some plans. GitGuardian is commonly deployed as SaaS with integrations into popular Git hosting and developer tooling.
Strong secret detection coverage
GitGuardian is primarily designed for secret detection and remediation, including scanning repositories and monitoring developer activity for credential exposure. It supports a large set of detectors for common providers and token formats and typically includes customization options for internal patterns. This focus can make it more specialized for secrets than general-purpose code hosting or generic code quality tools.
Integrations into developer workflows
The product integrates with common Git hosting services and collaboration/notification tools to surface findings where developers work. It supports automation patterns such as pull/merge request checks and alert routing to security operations. These integrations help teams operationalize secret hygiene without requiring developers to leave their existing toolchain.
Remediation and governance features
GitGuardian provides workflows to triage findings, assign ownership, and track remediation status over time. It typically includes policy controls, reporting, and audit-friendly views that support security governance. This helps security teams move beyond detection to measurable reduction of recurring secret leaks.
Not a full SAST replacement
GitGuardian’s core strength is secrets detection rather than deep static analysis for code vulnerabilities across languages and frameworks. Teams looking for comprehensive vulnerability pattern detection, dataflow analysis, and broad rulepacks may still need dedicated SAST tooling. As a result, it often complements rather than replaces full secure code review platforms.
Alert volume needs tuning
Secret scanning can generate noisy results, especially in large repositories with test data, legacy code, or non-production tokens. Organizations typically need to invest time in detector tuning, allowlists, and workflow configuration to keep triage manageable. Without this, security teams may experience backlog and slower remediation cycles.
Coverage depends on integrations
Effectiveness depends on how completely the product is connected to code hosts, CI/CD, and communication channels used across the organization. Gaps in repository onboarding, permissions, or developer adoption can reduce visibility into exposures. Distributed enterprises may need additional rollout and access governance work to achieve consistent coverage.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (Free) | $0 — Always (up to 25 developers) | Internal Secrets Monitoring; Unlimited real-time scanning; Up to 500 historical scan detections; No credit card required. |
| Teams (Business) | "Let’s Talk" / Start trial — pricing not publicly listed on site | Recommended for teams up to 200 developers; everything in Free plus: Up to 20 teams, Remediation playbooks, Repository scan up to 12 GB; 30-day free trial available (Business features unlocked during trial). |
| Enterprise | Custom / Contact Sales | Recommended for 200+ developers; includes Public Secrets Monitoring and NHI Governance (Honeytoken); Self-hosted deployment available; Unlimited teams, API calls & custom detectors; Dedicated support channel. |
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GitGuardian
Paris, France
2017
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