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GitGuardian

Composite Score
8.6 /10
CX Score
9.0 /10
Category
GitGuardian
8.6 /10

What is GitGuardian?

Secure your software development lifecycle with enterprise-grade secrets detection. Eliminate blind spots with our automated, battle-tested detection engine.

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GitGuardian Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

93 Plan to Renew

74 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+96 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love GitGuardian?

0% Negative
4% Neutral
96% Positive

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Trustworthy
  • Saves Time
  • Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 76

Container Security Testing

82

Integrated Development Environment (IDE) plug-in

78

Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

78

Risk Scoring

77

Vulnerability Scanning

77

False Positive Remediation

76

Automated Workflow

76

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

75

Policy Engine and Enforcements

74

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Ease of IT Administration

82

Quality of Features

80

Availability and Quality of Training

79

Ease of Customization

79

Ease of Implementation

78

Business Value Created

78

Usability and Intuitiveness

78

Vendor Support

77

Ease of Data Integration

77

Breadth of Features

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

76

GitGuardian Reviews

Anurag J.

  • Role: Student Academic
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Nice product easy to use.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GitGuardian from other similar products?

Git Guardian quickly alerts users to potential security risks as they occur, allowing for immediate action to prevent data.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Users feel safe knowing Git Guardian watches over all their communication channels and repositories, leaving no stone unturned in safeguarding their data.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The interface is slow and cumbersome to navigate, especially when switching between streaming apps.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Choose a laptop with a touchpad that's easy to use and doesn't accidentally click too much.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Unique Features
  • Saves Time

Pawan K.

  • Role: Student Academic
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Amazing product, user-friendly

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GitGuardian from other similar products?

GitGuardian differentiates itself from other similar products by focusing specifically on detecting and remediating secrets (like API keys, passwords, etc.) that are accidentally committed to code repositories like Git.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect is its automated remediation capabilities to quickly revoke and rotate exposed secrets.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Its potential lack of support for some lesser-known programming languages or repository platforms.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Evaluate integration with your existing development workflows and tooling. Consider the types of sensitive data you need to protect. Review reporting and audit trail features for compliance needs.

Pros

  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Reliable

Shubham G.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Efficient and User-Friendly, with Room for Improve

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates GitGuardian from other similar products?

One key differentiator is developer experience. GitGuardian prides itself on being developer-friendly, with features that integrate into existing workflows and minimize disruption.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Looking beyond just secrets detection to encompass vulnerabilities and leaked credentials can provide a more comprehensive security posture.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Depending on the features you need and the size of your organization, GitGuardian might be a costly solution. It's important to compare pricing plans with other products.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Consider how important developer experience, broad coverage (secrets, leaks, vulnerabilities), and advanced detection are to your organization.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Caring
  • Saves Time