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We performed a comparison between HCL AppScan and SonarCloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Static Application Security Testing (SAST) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed HCL AppScan vs. SonarCloud Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It comes with all of the templates that we need. For example, we are a company that is regulated by PCI. In order to be PCI compliant, we have a lot of checks and procedures to which we have to comply.""We use it as a security testing application.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the scanning or security part.""Technical support is helpful.""For me, as a manager, it was the ease of use. Inserting security into the development process is not normally an easy project to do. The ability for the developer to actually use it and get results and focuses, that's what counted.""The security and the dashboard are the most valuable features.""It is easy it is to use. It is quick to find things, because of the code scanning tools. It's quite simple to use and it is very good the way it reports the findings.""It was easy to set up."

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"SonarCloud is overall a good tool for identifying code smells, bugs, and code duplication, but we've found that using Android Lint is more effective for our needs.""The reports from SonarCloud are very good.""The most valuable feature of SonarCloud is its overall performance.""The solution can be installed locally.""Recently, they introduced support for mono reports and microservices, which is a noteworthy development as it provides a more detailed view of each service.""The most valuable features of SonarCloud are the ability to discover vulnerabilities, security weak points, security hotspots, and all the feedback that comes into the feature branch. You can deploy the code with the security, you can eliminate the problem at the developer level rather than identifying the problem in the productions.""The solution provides continuous code analysis which has improved the quality of our code. It can raise alarms on vulnerabilities with immediate reports on the dashboard. Few things are false positives and we can customize the rules.""For what it is meant to do, it works pretty well."

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Cons
"The tool should improve its output. Scanning is not a challenge anymore since there are many such tools available in the market. The product needs to focus on how its output is being used by end users. It should be also more user-friendly. One of the major challenges is in the tool's integration with applications that need to be scanned. Sometimes, the scanning is not proper.""The dashboard, for AppScan or the Fortified fast tool, which we use needs to be improved.""The pricing has room for improvement.""In future releases, I would like to see more aggressive reports. I would also like to see less false positives.""I would love to see more containers. Many of the tools are great, they require an amount of configuration, setup and infrastructure. If most the applications were in a container, I think everything would be a little bit faster, because all our clients are now using containers.""The solution needs to improve in some areas. The tool needs to add more languages. It also needs to improve its speed.""They could add a software component analysis tool.""There is not a central management for static and dynamic."

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"The solution needs to improve its customization and flexibility.""I've been told by the developers that the solution is too limited. It's not testing enough within the containers.""The documentation needs improvement on optimizing build time for seamless CI/CD integration with our Android apps.""There's room for improvement in the configuration process, particularly during the initial setup phase.""We had some issues with the scanner.""CI/CD pipeline is part of a whole chain of design, development, and production, and it's becoming increasingly crucial to optimize the various tools across different stages. However, it's still a silo approach because the full integration is missing. This isn't just an issue with SonarCloud. It's a general problem with tooling.""SonarCloud's UI needs enhancement.""The reports could improve by providing more information. We are not able to use the reports in our operation until they are improved. Additionally, if the vendor provided more customization capabilities it would be a benefit."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "AppScan is a little bit expensive. IBM needs to work a little bit on the pricing model, decreasing the license cost."
  • "With the features, that they offer, and the support, they offer, AppScan pricing is on a higher level."
  • "Pricing was the main reason that we went ahead with this solution as they were the lowest in the market."
  • "HCL AppScan is expensive."
  • "I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. The product's pricing is expensive compared to the features that they offer."
  • "The price is very expensive."
  • "The solution is moderately priced."
  • "The price of HCL AppScan is okay, in my opinion. You just buy HCL AppScan and don't pay anything anymore, meaning it is just a one-time purchase."
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  • "The price of SonarCloud could be less expensive. We are using the community version and the price should be more reasonable."
  • "The price of SonarCloud is not expensive, it goes by the lines of code. 1 million lines per code are approximately 4,000 USD per year. If you need 2 million lines of code you would double the annual cost."
  • "I am using the free version of the solution."
  • "I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
  • "While not extremely cheap, it aligns well with market standards and offers good value."
  • "The current pricing is quite cheap."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is its integration with the SDLC, particularly during the coding phase.
    Top Answer:Improving usability could enhance the overall experience with AppScan. It would be beneficial to make the solution more user-friendly, ensuring that everyone can easily navigate and utilize its… more »
    Top Answer:I mainly use AppScan to secure various types of applications. I use its DAFDAT solution for black box scanning, as well as SaaS and source code validation. AppScan helps in scanning code for… more »
    Top Answer:Recently, they introduced support for mono reports and microservices, which is a noteworthy development as it provides a more detailed view of each service.
    Top Answer:I would rate the price an eight out of ten because it's reasonable. While not extremely cheap, it aligns well with market standards and offers good value. It's an all-inclusive package where you pay a… more »
    Top Answer:There's room for improvement in the configuration process, particularly during the initial setup phase. Setting up features like mono reports can be challenging, and the existing documentation could… more »
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    8.4
    Comparisons
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    Also Known As
    IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan
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    Overview

    IBM Security AppScan enhances web application security and mobile application security, improves application security program management and strengthens regulatory compliance. By scanning your web and mobile applications prior to deployment, AppScan enables you to identify security vulnerabilities and generate reports and fix recommendations.

    SonarCloud is a cloud-based alternative of the SonarQube platform, offering continuous code quality and security analysis as a service. SonarCloud integrates seamlessly with popular version control and CI/CD platforms such as GitHub, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. It provides static code analysis to identify and help remediate issues such as bugs and security vulnerabilities. SonarCloud enables developers to receive immediate feedback on their code within their development environment, facilitating the maintenance of high-quality code standards, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in software development projects. It helps produce software that is secure, reliable, and maintainable. SonarCloud is free for open-source projects and is offered as a paid subscription for private projects, priced per lines of code.

    Sample Customers
    Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT
    Top Industries
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    Government15%
    Transportation Company15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Healthcare Company5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise72%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business56%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise57%
    Buyer's Guide
    HCL AppScan vs. SonarCloud
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HCL AppScan vs. SonarCloud and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    HCL AppScan is ranked 12th in Static Application Security Testing (SAST) with 41 reviews while SonarCloud is ranked 10th in Static Application Security Testing (SAST) with 10 reviews. HCL AppScan is rated 7.8, while SonarCloud is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of HCL AppScan writes " A stable and scalable product useful for application security scanning". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SonarCloud writes "Beneficial vulnerability discovery, simple to maintain, and proactive support". HCL AppScan is most compared with SonarQube, Veracode, Acunetix, OWASP Zap and PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional, whereas SonarCloud is most compared with SonarQube, Veracode, Checkmarx One, GitLab and OWASP Zap. See our HCL AppScan vs. SonarCloud report.

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