CertiKit vs LeanSec: Dynamic Studio vs Static Word Files
CertiKit sells static Microsoft Word templates that require dozens of hours of manual search-and-replace. LeanSec dynamically compiles your stack into Git-ready Markdown in seconds.
100% Client-Side. Tailored specifically for fast software teams. Generates 18 policies, 50 risk items, and auto-fills Excel questionnaires in under 60s.
Designed for enterprise IT and venture-backed companies. Requires mandatory annual contracts and invasive cloud agent installations.
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
How LeanSec compares to CertiKit for agency operations.
| Capability | LeanSec | CertiKit |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery Format | Interactive Web Studio / Markdown | Static Microsoft Word (.docx) |
| Tech Stack Customization | Automated Dynamic Compiler | Manual Find & Replace |
| Questionnaire Auto-Filler | ||
| Interactive Risk Heatmap | Basic Excel Sheet | |
| Price | €490 | €1,000+ |
Why Boutique Teams Choose LeanSec
Built from first principles for software developers who hate enterprise compliance bloat.
Input your actual tech stack (AWS, GCP, GitHub, 1Password, Slack) once, and all 18 policies instantly adapt with your specific tooling and SLAs.
Modern dev shops don't keep security policies in Microsoft Word. LeanSec exports clean Markdown (.md) ready for your company's security repository.
CertiKit gives you zero tooling to answer client vendor questionnaires. LeanSec includes our 211-entry QA fuzzy matcher for Excel files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Markdown better than Word (.docx) for security policies?
Markdown allows security policies to be stored alongside code in Git, tracked via Pull Requests, reviewed by engineers, and published to company internal wikis seamlessly.