BFG Repo-Cleaner vs Gitleaks
On the evidence we track, Gitleaks leads this comparison with a composite score of 40/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for secrets scanning. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
BFG Repo-Cleaner
A Scala-based utility that removes large or problematic files from Git repository history more efficiently than the standard git-filter-branch command.
Gitleaks
LeaderAn open-source utility that automatically scans git repositories, individual files, and directories to identify secrets and sensitive credentials. It integrates with GitHub Actions to enable continuous secret scanning on pull requests and commits.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
BFG Repo-Cleaner
Not documented yet.
Gitleaks
Leader- GitHub
BFG Repo-Cleaner or Gitleaks: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.