Tarson Marcelo F.
TF
Tarson Marcelo F.
IAM Security Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Love the Internal Secret Incidents and the ggshield in GitGuardian"
5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

The Internal secret incidents, Honeytokens and the ggshield. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

Nothing, I don't dislike anything from GitGuardian Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Comprehensive Password Leak Detection You Can Trust"
5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

I fancy that GitGuardian let's me know almost all the possible issues with leaked passwords as there is to know. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

I can't really think of something I dislike about their service. We're all progressing in life and so are the systems. Maybe in future it is possible to scan *example set passwords and flag them as not a real hard coded password, with the use of ai. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nathan L.
NL
Nathan L.
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Automated Secrets Checking and Incident Dashboard—All for Free!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

Automated secrets checking and an incident dashboard -- and for free! Once the extension is installed and/or the cli, use is nearly effortless. AI assistants easily perform scans with little prompting specificity required, so the barriers to integration are pretty low too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

In my experience, secret remediation hasn't been as automated as I would find helpful, at least with my current setup. However, I should note that I haven't fully explored all the available options in this area yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pedro Márcio A.
PA
Pedro Márcio A.
Creative Director . Art Director/Designer . Copywriter . Brand Consultant . Marketing Digital
Graphic Design
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable, Trustworthy Help That Makes All the Difference"
5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

Reliable and trustworthy help can make all the difference. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

Nothing really comes to mind. I couldn’t think of anything to add. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Peter G.
PG
Peter G.
Product Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Saves a Lot of Work When Credentials Are in the Wrong Place"
5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

Saves a lot of work when credentials are in the wrong place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

When a _Force is activated in a pipeline it gives a warning but does not stop the flow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jaret Gadir H.
JH
Jaret Gadir H.
Fullstack Developer
Program Development
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Best Solution for Secure Key Sharing"
5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

This tool is the best solution I've found for addressing the issue of sharing secret keys through bad practices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

At the moment, this isn't an issue for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"GitGuardian: Robust Secret Detection with Seamless Integration"
4.5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

I like GitGuardian because it quickly detects secrets, gives clear alerts, integrates easily with GitHub, and helps fix issues fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

Sometimes GitGuardian gives false positives, so manual review is needed. Alert rules, context, and customization could be improved to reduce noise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ragul Adhithya M.
RM
Ragul Adhithya M.
SDE Intern
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"GitGaurdian - Project Gaurdian"
4.5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

What I like best about GitGuardian is its ability to automatically scan my code for sensitive information, such as API keys, passwords, and access tokens. It’s incredibly reassuring knowing that I’m alerted in real time if any secrets are accidentally committed to my repositories.

The integration with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket is seamless, making it easy to set up and use without any hassle. Plus, the fact that it can scan both public and private repositories adds an extra layer of security, which is essential for any serious project.

Another standout feature is its detailed alerts that give you all the information you need to quickly address any vulnerabilities. It saves me from the stress of manually checking for potential leaks, which would be a huge pain, especially in larger codebases.

Overall, GitGuardian is a fantastic tool for anyone looking to maintain strong security practices while keeping their development process smooth. Highly recommend it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

While GitGuardian is generally a great tool, there are a couple of things that could be improved. For starters, the alert system can sometimes be a bit too sensitive. I’ve received notifications about things that don’t always feel like high risks, which can be a little overwhelming if you’re working on multiple projects at once.

Another downside is that while the free tier is useful, it’s quite limited. If you need more advanced features like deeper scanning, monitoring private repositories, or getting more detailed reports, you have to pay for the premium version. This might be a bit of a stretch for solo developers or smaller teams on a tight budget.

Lastly, sometimes the false positives can get annoying, especially if you're working with a lot of environment-specific variables or certain configurations that GitGuardian flags as secrets when they’re really not. It requires a bit of manual tuning to filter out unnecessary warnings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shoib A.
SA
Shoib A.
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent Protection for Project Privacy"
5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

It's a good software which always warna me if I had leaked any private information about my projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

Nothing yet, everything is good the alert system is also good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Accurate Secret Detection and Token Validation Made Easy"
5/5
What do you like best about GitGuardian?

The tool scans for secrets and tokens, and it also highlights the exact location of any leaked token. Additionally, it identifies which specific token has been exposed and indicates whether it is still valid. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitGuardian?

Could you please provide a student offer? I would really appreciate it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.