GitHub Advanced Security vs Orbis AppSec

GHAS needs Enterprise.
Orbis AppSec doesn't.

GitHub Advanced Security is locked behind GitHub Enterprise licensing. Orbis AppSec gives you AI-powered vulnerability scanning and automated fix pull requests on any GitHub plan — including free.

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GitHub Advanced Security

GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) is GitHub's built-in security suite, offering code scanning via CodeQL, secret scanning, and dependency review. It integrates tightly with the GitHub platform but is only available to organizations on GitHub Enterprise Cloud or Server.

Best for:

  • Organizations already on GitHub Enterprise
  • Deep CodeQL-powered analysis
  • Enterprise compliance workflows
  • Tight GitHub platform integration
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Orbis AppSec

Orbis AppSec is an AI security scanner that works on any GitHub plan. When it finds a vulnerability, it generates a production-ready fix and opens a pull request automatically — no Enterprise license, no per-seat fees for small teams, no manual remediation step.

Best for:

  • Teams not on GitHub Enterprise
  • Automated fix pull requests
  • Secret and token leak detection
  • Open-source and public repos

Feature comparison

FeatureGitHub Advanced SecurityOrbis AppSec
Static analysis (SAST)✓ CodeQL✓ AI + rules
Dependency scanning (SCA)✓ Dependabot✓
AI-generated fix PRs—✓ Core feature
GitHub PR automationAlerts only✓ Fix PRs built-in
Secret scanning✓✓
Works on free/Team plans—✓
Developer-ready patch—✓
Security explanation per finding✓✓ Full writeup
Educational blog per fix—✓
Free for public repos✓ (limited)✓ Fully free

The workflow difference

With GitHub Advanced Security

  1. 1CodeQL scans on push or PR (Enterprise only)
  2. 2Alerts appear in the Security tab
  3. 3Developer reviews the alert and CodeQL query
  4. 4Developer researches the correct fix
  5. 5Developer writes, tests, and opens a fix PR

With Orbis AppSec

  1. 1Orbis AppSec scans on push or PR event
  2. 2Orbis AppSec generates the fix automatically
  3. 3Fix PR opens in your repository
  4. 4Developer reviews and merges

Example pull requests Orbis AppSec has opened

Every entry in the Orbis AppSec blog is a real vulnerability Orbis AppSec detected and fixed in an open-source repository. Browse by vulnerability type:

Command InjectionBuffer OverflowSQL InjectionXSSFile UploadInteger OverflowPath TraversalCryptography

FAQ

Do I need GitHub Enterprise for GitHub Advanced Security?

Yes. GitHub Advanced Security is only available on GitHub Enterprise Cloud and GitHub Enterprise Server plans. It is not available on free or Team plans. Orbis AppSec works with any GitHub plan, including free accounts.

What does Orbis AppSec do that GitHub Advanced Security doesn't?

Orbis AppSec automatically generates production-ready code fixes and opens GitHub pull requests for every vulnerability detected. GHAS detects and surfaces vulnerabilities — remediation is still manual.

Is Orbis AppSec a full GitHub Advanced Security replacement?

For application-level security scanning, secret scanning, and automated fix PRs, yes. GHAS also includes some enterprise compliance workflows that Orbis AppSec does not cover. If automated code remediation is your primary need and you're not on Enterprise, Orbis AppSec is the better fit.

Does Orbis AppSec work with GitHub Free and Team plans?

Yes. Orbis AppSec connects via a GitHub App installation and works on free, Team, and Enterprise plans alike. No Enterprise license is required.

How does Orbis AppSec pricing compare to GitHub Advanced Security?

GitHub Advanced Security is bundled with GitHub Enterprise (~$21/user/month). Orbis AppSec is free for public repositories with no per-seat cost for small teams.

Security scanning that doesn't require Enterprise

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