ARCON Secure Compliance Management vs Checkmarx One comparison

ARCON and Checkmarx are both solutions in the Vulnerability Management category. ARCON is ranked #66, while Checkmarx is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.3. ARCON holds a 0.5% mindshare in VM, compared to Checkmarx’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ARCON users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Checkmarx users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

Checkmarx One and ARCON Secure Compliance Management compete in the security and compliance management domain. ARCON Secure Compliance Management seems to have an edge, with robust features and high perceived value, while Checkmarx One offers favorable pricing and support.

Features: Checkmarx One provides comprehensive code scanning, vulnerability detection, and remediation guidance. It integrates seamlessly across various development environments. ARCON Secure Compliance Management excels in managing regulatory compliance efficiently, offering unmatched audit readiness and risk assessment capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Checkmarx One could enhance its audit readiness features, broaden its risk management capabilities, and improve regulatory compliance management. ARCON Secure Compliance Management may benefit from enhanced integration with development environments, better pricing flexibility, and increased focus on real-time vulnerability detection.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Checkmarx One offers a flexible cloud-based deployment model, enhancing accessibility along with responsive support. ARCON Secure Compliance Management provides a streamlined on-premise and hybrid deployment strategy with personalized compliance support.

Pricing and ROI: Checkmarx One features competitive pricing with a lower initial setup cost and promises quick ROI through integration with existing systems. ARCON Secure Compliance Management requires a higher initial investment, justifying this with long-term ROI, especially for organizations with complex compliance needs.

To learn more, read our detailed ARCON Secure Compliance Management vs. Checkmarx One Report (Updated: August 2026).

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ARCON Secure Compliance Management vs. Checkmarx One

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Qualys TotalCloud

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Vulnerability Management category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ARCON Secure Compliance Management is 0.5%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Checkmarx One is 1.9%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud	1.2%
Checkmarx One	1.9%
ARCON Secure Compliance Management	0.5%
Other	96.4%

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Featured Reviews

Robert Orłowski

IT Security Expert at Alior Bank S.A.

Unified risk scoring has improved our cloud visibility and simplifies remediation priorities

Qualys TotalCloud provides unified vulnerability and threat assessment across both IAS and SaaS. This solution provides a single prioritized view of risk, which helps reduce the work I would have to do. We are no longer based on CVSS; we are based on Qualys risk scoring, which is based on CVSS plus internal findings made by Qualys, and then assigns its own score. The TruRisk insight feature has found a small number of assets with high vulnerability scores, though I am cautious since some information is classified. Qualys TotalCloud has positively impacted our bank's performance, and we have definitely seen benefits after implementing this solution.

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SarojMohapatra

Zonal Credit Head at ICICIBANK Ltd

Great for productivity checking and provides good reports

We use this solution for password encryption and remote access. We are customers of ARCON This solution is good for productivity checking and provides good reports. We've had instances where some parameters have disappeared and that is frustrating. The automation needs to be improved. We've…

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Shahzad Shahzad

Senior Solution Architect | L3+ Systems & Cloud Engineer | SRE Specialist at Canada Cloud Solution

Enable secure development workflows while identifying opportunities for faster scans and improved AI guidance

Checkmarx One is a very strong platform, but there are several areas where it can improve to support modern DevSecOps workflows even better. For example, better real-time developer guidance is needed. The IDE plugin should offer richer AI-powered auto-fixes similar to SNYK Code or GitHub Copilot Security, as current guidance is good but not deeply contextual for large-scale enterprise codebases. This matters because it reduces developer friction and accelerates shift-left adoption. More transparency control over the correlation engines is another need. The correlation engine is powerful but not fully transparent. Users want to understand why vulnerabilities were correlated or de-prioritized, which helps AppSec teams trust the prioritization logic. Faster SAST scan and more language coverage is needed since SAST scan can still be slow for very large mono-repos and there is limited deep support for new language frameworks like Rust and Go, along with advanced coverage for serverless-specific frameworks. This matters because large organizations want sub-minute scans in CI/CD as cloud-native ecosystems evolve fast. A strong API security module is another area for enhancement. API security scanning could be improved with active testing, API discovery, full Swagger, OpenAPI, drift detection, and schema-based fuzzing. This is important as API attacks are one of the biggest AppSec risks in 2025. Checkmarx One is strong, but I see a few areas for improvement including faster SAST scanning for large mono-repos, deeper language framework support, more transparent correlation logic, and stronger API security that includes discovery and runtime context. The IDE plugin could offer more AI-assisted fixes, and the SBOM lifecycle tracking can evolve further. Enhancing integration with SIEM and SOAR would also make enterprise adoption smoother, and these improvements would help developers and AppSec teams move faster with more accuracy.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I would definitely recommend it because it is easy to handle any cloud resources."

"Qualys TotalCloud provides unified vulnerability and threat assessment for IaaS and SaaS and a single prioritized view of risk, which helps reduce my workload by not having to combine multiple sources."

"I found the initial setup user-friendly."

"One of the features I appreciate is the ability to generate daily reports without relying on anyone else."

"I would definitely recommend Qualys TotalCloud to other users."

"Qualys TotalCloud has significantly improved our organization by automating our reporting processes, reducing the time spent on report creation from two hours to less than fifteen to twenty minutes."

"The best features in Qualys TotalCloud include the total asset management of the cloud environment. It is very easy to export the report and see the vulnerabilities related to the cloud specifically."

"Qualys TotalCloud is an excellent platform, and the beauty of the platform is that we can get all the vulnerabilities, see all the reports in a single dashboard, view them segregated, and easily learn about critical, high, and medium findings with appropriately provided remediation steps."

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"The support for ARCON ARSIM is very good."

"It is very user friendly; there are not a lot of clicks and buttons, the tool helps me with the installations so the user can do the installation rather than having a technical guide, and I also like the browsing stream and its good dashboard."

"I would definitely advise anyone to look at it, it is a good product, quite stable and scalable, and for the requirements that we looked into, ARCON met the customer's needs."

"Good for productivity checking."

"Security can be part of the SDLC and reduce the cost of vulnerability remediation."

"The best thing about Checkmarx is the amount of vulnerabilities that it can find compared to other free tools."

"Even if there are multiple vulnerabilities in the source coding, Checkmarx is able to identify which lines need to be corrected and then proceeds to automatically remediate the situation."

"The best features Checkmarx One offers, in my opinion, are that it is easy to use, and there is not much deep diving into this."

"Most valuable features include: ease of use, dashboard. interface and the ability to report."

"Checkmarx One has positively impacted the organization by providing resolution strategies and indicating which vulnerabilities need to be fixed."

"Helps us check vulnerabilities in our SAP Fiori application."

"It gives the proper code flow of vulnerabilities and the number of occurrences."

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Cons

"Two areas for improvement in Qualys TotalCloud are the speed of the public cloud platform and vulnerability detection."

"The cost of Qualys TotalCloud is high and could be more competitive."

"There is a lack of data segregation according to criticality or inventory."

"Qualys's ticketing system can be confusing when assigning tasks to individuals, and support could be improved by offering instant call solutions with engineers in addition to ticket replies."

"The support is not up to the mark and seems to be overburdened."

"Their support could be improved."

"To improve the user experience, reporting could be simplified for better comprehension by end users and project managers, facilitating issue resolution."

"The main area needing improvement is integration. Although the team is strengthening TotalCloud, integration can be enhanced with SIEM, SOAR, ITSM, and other sources."

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"The automation needs to be improved."

"I would love to have all the products. Currently they have all the server operating systems and network operating systems but they should have all the other devices also included, like security devices. That's what I think is missing. They should also improve the license audit part. If I want to do a license audit from this tool, I'm not able to do it right now."

"As for what can be improved, definitely pricing. Customers look for pricing and ARCON is a little more expensive than Thycotic. So the pricing model could be improved."

"They can support the remaining languages that are currently not supported. They can also create a different model that can identify zero-day attacks. They can work on different patterns to identify and detect zero-day vulnerability attacks."

"We are trying to find out if there is a way to identify the run-time null values. I am analyzing different tools to check if there is any tool that supports run-time null value identification, but I don't think any of the tools in the market currently supports this feature. It would be helpful if Checkmarx can identify and throw an exception for a null value at the run time. It would make things a lot easier if there is a way for Checkmarx to identify nullable fields or hard-coded values in the code. The accessibility for customized Checkmarx rules is currently limited and should be improved. In addition, it would be great if Checkmarx can do static code and dynamic code validation. It does a lot of security-related scanning, and it should also do static code and dynamic code validation. Currently, for security-related validation, we are using Checkmarx, and for static code and dynamic code validation, we are using some other tools. We are spending money on different tools. We can pay a little extra money and use Checkmarx for everything."

"It would be really helpful if the level of confidence was included, with respect to identified issues."

"Checkmarx could improve by reducing the price."

"This solution is not very easily scalable, and seems to lack the capability to manage a high volume of applications."

"I think the CxAudit tool has room for improvement. At the beginning you can choose a scan of a project, but in any event the project must be scanned again (wasting time)."

"Its user interface could be improved and made more friendly."

"The reports are good, but they still need to be improved considering what the UI offers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Qualys TotalCloud offers cost-effective licensing flexibility."

"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."

"Its price seems higher compared to other tools, but it is worth it. If they could adjust the pricing and make it comparable with other tools, that would be great."

"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."

"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."

"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."

"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."

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"If you want more, you have to pay more. You have to pay for additional modules or functionalities."

"The license has a vague language around P1 issues and the associated support. Make sure to review these in order to align them with your organizational policies."

"The solution is costly."

"Checkmarx is comparatively costlier than other products, which is why some of the customers feel reluctant to go for it, though performance-wise, Checkmarx can compete with other products."

"We have purchased an annual license to use this solution. The price is reasonable."

"The interface used to create custom rules comes at an additional cost."

"It is the right price for quality delivery."

"The number of users and coverage for languages will have an impact on the cost of the license."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

18%

Construction Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	30

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Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	46

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Qualys TotalCloud?

The price is very expensive, actually.

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To be totally honest, I do not have any best features because I have had a bad experience using this tool, especially...

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Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan

ARCON ARSIM, ARCON SCM

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Overview

Qualys TotalCloud enhances security posture across cloud environments with continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk visualization, ensuring efficient threat assessment and automated remediation for improved cyber risk reduction.

Qualys TotalCloud offers a robust suite of security tools essential for organizations managing multi-cloud infrastructures. By integrating cloud accounts and automating workflows, it supports AWS, Azure, and GCP, offering comprehensive vulnerability management and zero-day detection. The platform's user-friendly design, combined with its extensive risk management and unified threat assessment capabilities, enables organizations to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. TruRisk Insights provides clear insights on cyber risks, while the automation options streamline patch management and scanning processes. API integration across IaaS and SaaS environments further enhances resource allocation efficiency and saves time, addressing misconfigurations across cloud environments.

What are the most important features of Qualys TotalCloud?

Accurate Vulnerability Reports: Delivers precise and actionable insights for risk mitigation.
Zero-Day Detection: Identifies and addresses zero-day vulnerabilities proactively.
Unified Threat Assessment: Offers comprehensive evaluation of threats across the environment.
Extensive Risk Management: Manages risks effectively with advanced insights and prioritization.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides non-stop surveillance for vulnerabilities and threats.
Cloud-Native Automation: Streamlines processes and reduces manual efforts using automation.
FlexScan for Internet-Facing VMs: Scans external VMs efficiently to detect vulnerabilities.
Dashboard Risk Visualization: Clear visualization helps prioritize vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances threat detection and response across clouds.
Time Savings: Automation reduces time spent on manual vulnerability management.
Resource Efficiency: Better allocation of resources through streamlined workflows.
Enhanced Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities for effective mitigation.
Integrated Cloud Accounts: Facilitates seamless cloud management and security.

Qualys TotalCloud is deployed in sectors needing rigorous vulnerability management, such as finance and healthcare. Companies utilize it to secure multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, focus on compliance, and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines to detect and remedy threats pre-deployment.

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ARCON Secure Compliance Management is a robust tool designed to streamline and simplify compliance management, ensuring organizations maintain effective regulatory adherence.

ARCON Secure Compliance Management provides advanced functionality to bolster IT governance by offering comprehensive control over compliance requirements. This platform utilizes automated processes to efficiently manage audits and regulatory tasks, reducing the time and effort needed to adhere to compliance standards. Its reliable architecture aids in minimizing risk while enhancing security measures across enterprises, offering a capable framework for managing complex compliance landscapes.

What are the vital features?

Regulatory Framework Integration: Seamlessly aligns with multiple frameworks for tailored compliance.
Audit Tracking: Automates audit processes to ensure thorough monitoring and analysis.
Risk Management: Offers in-depth insights to proactively address potential risks.
Reporting Tools: Advanced analytics for comprehensive reporting.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Efficiency: Significantly reduces the time spent on compliance tasks.
Cost-effectiveness: Minimizes costs associated with non-compliance penalties.
Risk Reduction: Proactively identifies and mitigates compliance risks.
Improved Security Posture: Strengthens IT security through consistent compliance monitoring.

In the finance industry, ARCON Secure Compliance Management is implemented to ensure stringent adherence to financial regulations, reducing risk exposure and enhancing credibility. In healthcare, it ensures compliance with data protection laws, safeguarding patient information.

ARCON

Checkmarx One delivers robust security through seamless integration with SCM and CI/CD tools, ensuring reliable SAST and SCA. Primarily used by organizations for vulnerability detection, it supports cloud and on-premises deployment to enhance secure coding practices.

Checkmarx One provides organizations with comprehensive tools for secure software development, integrating effectively with CI/CD pipelines to scan thousands of applications. Its capabilities extend to identifying vulnerabilities in both code bases and third-party software. Enhancing workflow by supporting SCM solutions, it assists in maintaining secure coding standards and compliance. While excelling in various areas, it requires improvements in scan speed, reduction of false positives, and broader platform integration, particularly for COBOL and Swift. Its pricing model is noted as high, and demand exists for better tutorials and documentation.

What are the key features of Checkmarx One?

Comprehensive Integration: Seamlessly connects with SCM, CI/CD tools to streamline security workflows.
Accurate SAST and SCA: Precisely identifies vulnerabilities down to the exact line of code.
Custom Rules Configuration: Allows tailored security measures to match specific needs.
Quick Scanning: Provides fast analysis to speed up the development process.
Automated Code Remediation: Helps in efficiently fixing code vulnerabilities.

What benefits should users expect in reviews?

Improved Security: Enhances code safety, reducing vulnerabilities efficiently.
Effective False Positivity Management: Optimizes time spent on genuine issues.
Enhanced Development Processes: Integrates smoothly to boost secure coding initiatives.
Comprehensive Language Support: Facilitates scanning in multiple programming languages, accommodating diverse needs.

Industries implement Checkmarx One for secure coding compliance and vulnerability management across varying environments, choosing between cloud and on-premises deployment based on requirements. Its extensive language support and integration with DevSecOps practices make it a popular choice for organizations aiming to enhance software security.

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RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS

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