OX Security review: vibe coding security with OX VibeSec
Best for MCP allow and block lists with an activity log · Rank 5 of 10 · 3.8 / 5
Editorial assessment · Compiled from vendor product, docs, pricing and marketplace pages · Rated October 2026
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OX Security ranks fifth at 3.8 out of 5. VibeSec guides coding agents before they write, and OX lets security teams allow or block MCP tools, SaaS integrations and models with an activity log of prompts and tool calls. No endpoint application or prices are published; free use covers up to 9 developer contributions.
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- Strength:VibeSec analyzes the developer's prompt and sends security guidance to the agent before code is generated. [source]
- Strength:Supports Claude Code, Cursor, Kiro and VS Code with Copilot. [source]
- Strength:Malicious dependency blocking, secret protection, AI inventory and an agent activity log. [source]
- Strength:Pricing unit published for each product, including per AI user for VibeSec. [source]
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How does OX Security score?
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage of AI-generated code and AI coding assistants | 25% | 4.5 / 5 | VibeSec supports Claude Code, Cursor, Kiro and VS Code with Copilot and analyzes the prompt before code is generated; the Agent AI BOM lists MCP servers, external SaaS and AI models with their users. |
| Endpoint deployment and tamper resistance | 20% | 2.5 / 5 | Runs as a VS Code extension, a JetBrains plugin and an MCP integration; an endpoint application and tamper resistance are not described. |
| Governance and policy control for the CISO | 20% | 4.5 / 5 | Allow or block specific MCP tools, SaaS integrations and models, with an Agent Activity Log of prompts and tool calls and a history of prevented risks. |
| Developer experience and low friction | 15% | 3.5 / 5 | VS Code extension, JetBrains plugin and MCP integration, and free use for up to 9 developer contributions. |
| Pricing and buying clarity | 10% | 2.5 / 5 | Pricing units are published per product (per AI user for VibeSec) and the terms allow free use up to 9 developer contributions; prices are not published on OX's own site. AWS Marketplace lists the OX platform, all modules, for 100 users at $100,000 for a 12-month contract (marketplace price). |
| Remediation and ASPM depth | 10% | 4.5 / 5 | One-click AI fixes in CI/CD, IDEs and pull requests with diffs, ASPM correlation, and an Agentic Pentester that ties exploitable issues back to code. |
Weighted total 3.75 (displayed 3.8)
What does OX Security do for AI-generated code?
OX Security sells four products on one platform: OX VibeSec for AI-generated code, OX Code for SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC, containers and API scanning, OX Cloud for runtime and cloud posture, and OX Agentic Pentester. VibeSec analyzes each prompt for the security risks it is likely to introduce and sends instructions to the AI coding agent, not to the developer, before code is generated. Its documentation also covers malicious dependency blocking, secret protection, an AI inventory and an agent activity log.
Facts
VibeSec supports Claude Code, Cursor, Kiro (IDE and CLI) and VS Code with Copilot.
Source: OX VibeSec documentation · Reviewed Sep 2026
OX offers a VS Code extension, a JetBrains plugin and an MCP integration.
Source: docs.ox.security/llms.txt · Reviewed Sep 2026
The platform includes SBOM generation with drift detection, secrets and PII detection, and API exposure management.
Source: OX Security homepage · Reviewed Sep 2026
How is OX Security priced?
Not published. OX lists a pricing unit per product: VibeSec by AI user, OX Code by contributing developer, OX Cloud by cloud asset and Agentic Pentester by agent hours. A developer is anyone who committed code in the past 90 days. The terms of service allow free use for up to 9 developer contributions; 10 or more contributors need a subscription.
Source: OX pricing page · Reviewed Sep 2026
Where does OX Security trail other tools?
- Coverage of AI-generated code and AI coding assistants: OX Security 4.5, leader Legit Security, Snyk, Endor Labs 5.0
- Endpoint deployment and tamper resistance: OX Security 2.5, leader Legit Security 5.0
- Governance and policy control for the CISO: OX Security 4.5, leader Backslash Security 5.0
- Developer experience and low friction: OX Security 3.5, leader Snyk, Semgrep, GitHub Advanced Security, Aikido Security 4.5
- Pricing and buying clarity: OX Security 2.5, leader Aikido Security 5.0
- Remediation and ASPM depth: OX Security 4.5, leader Legit Security, Cycode, Apiiro 5.0
Who should choose OX Security?
Teams that want to change what the agent writes, not only scan the result, and that like buying agent security per AI user. Teams that need broad secrets coverage outside code should compare Legit Security.
What are the alternatives to OX Security?
- Legit Security vs OX Security
- OX Security vs Snyk
- Backslash Security vs OX Security
- Endor Labs vs OX Security
- Cycode vs OX Security
- OX Security vs Semgrep
- Apiiro vs OX Security
- OX Security vs Wiz Code
- GitHub Advanced Security vs OX Security
- Aikido Security vs OX Security
All OX Security alternatives, ranked
Frequently asked questions
What is OX VibeSec?
OX VibeSec is OX Security's product for AI-generated code. It analyzes a developer's prompt, identifies the security risks the resulting code is likely to contain and sends guidance to the AI coding agent before it writes. It supports Claude Code, Cursor, Kiro and VS Code with Copilot.
How is OX Security priced?
By unit per product (AI user, contributing developer, cloud asset, agent hours). OX does not publish prices; quotes come through sales.
Sources reviewed
- OX VibeSec page
- OX VibeSec documentation
- OX pricing page
- OX Security Platform on AWS Marketplace
- OX Security homepage
- OX VibeSec documentation
- OX terms of service
- OX AI-powered fixes page
Last reviewed October 2026. Editorial assessment from public vendor material; no hands-on testing.