Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) vs Checkmarx One comparison

Microsoft and Checkmarx are both solutions in the Container Security category. Microsoft is ranked #20 with an average rating of 7.9, while Checkmarx is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.3. Microsoft holds a 0.7% mindshare in Container Security, compared to Checkmarx’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Checkmarx users who would recommend it.

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

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Checkmarx One

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87% willing to recommend

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Checkmarx One based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Container Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) vs. Checkmarx One Report (Updated: August 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score

8.1

The ROI from Azure Kubernetes Service depends on specific use cases, duration of use, and challenges with cost-effectiveness.

Sentiment score

7.5

Organizations saw ROI with Checkmarx One via improved development speed, cost savings, and enhanced security, despite quantification challenges.

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.0

AKS support ranges from excellent to inadequate, with mixed reviews on response times and issue resolution efficiency.

Sentiment score

7.1

Checkmarx One offers fast, expert support, though some users note resolution delays and additional support charges.

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

8.1

Azure Kubernetes Service offers high scalability and ease of expansion but can be costly for extensive scaling needs.

Sentiment score

7.1

Checkmarx One excels in scalability, integration, and automation, efficiently managing various organizational sizes though licensing can be restrictive.

AKS offers excellent scalability due to its adaptation from Kubernetes.

Nam Phan

Senior Software Developer at Simpson Strong-Tie

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.2

Azure Kubernetes Service is stable, self-healing, with occasional sync issues, and concerns typically arise from external factors.

Sentiment score

7.2

Checkmarx One is reliable with some performance issues during large scans; user ratings vary from six to ten.

From my usage, I would rate its stability as eight to nine out of ten.

Nam Phan

Senior Software Developer at Simpson Strong-Tie

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I would rate the stability of this solution a nine on a scale of 1 to 10 where one is low stability and 10 is high.

Syed Hasan

Specialist Leader at Deloitte

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Room For Improvement

AKS requires faster alerts, better support, improved cost-efficiency, enhanced UI, streamlined integration, security, monitoring, and simplified deployment.

Checkmarx One needs enhanced false positive reduction, language support, CD integration, pricing, UI, reporting, and automation improvements.

The costs are rising rapidly, and we have not seen any cost reductions by moving to Azure.

Raymond De Rooij

Product Owner at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

It is costly compared to other solutions such as Canonical.

Shaijith KB

Senior System Specialist at General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

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It could suggest how the code base is written and automatically populate the source code with three different solution options to choose from.

Syed Hasan

Specialist Leader at Deloitte

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Setup Cost

Azure Kubernetes Service is costly, with potential $10,000 monthly fees, but offers flexible pricing and valued platform flexibility.

Checkmarx One offers high quality and performance, though its pricing varies and is often seen as expensive yet competitive.

Transitioning to Azure did not bring cost reductions; in fact, costs are rising rapidly.

Raymond De Rooij

Product Owner at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

The pricing for Azure Kubernetes Service seems to be around the average, which I would rate as a five out of ten.

Nam Phan

Senior Software Developer at Simpson Strong-Tie

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Valuable Features

Azure Kubernetes Service excels in integration, scalability, ease of use, security, cost management, and operational efficiency.

Checkmarx One provides comprehensive vulnerability analysis with intuitive features, efficient reporting, CI/CD integration, and extensive language support.

The most valuable features of Azure Kubernetes Service are its integration with Kubernetes, offering similar features for a seamless experience.

Nam Phan

Senior Software Developer at Simpson Strong-Tie

Since pricing is not a major concern, we chose the best fit for our application, which was specifically designed for this particular platform.

Shaijith KB

Senior System Specialist at General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

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My experience with the initial setup of Checkmarx One is straightforward; it is not complex compared to other tools that I have tried.

Syed Hasan

Specialist Leader at Deloitte

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Ranking in Container Security

20th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Checkmarx One

Ranking in Container Security

22nd

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (3rd), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (3rd), Vulnerability Management (23rd), Static Code Analysis (3rd), API Security (4th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (4th), DevSecOps (4th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is 0.7%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Checkmarx One is 2.1%, down from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Shaijith KB

Senior System Specialist at General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

Professional services boost confidence but pricing and user-friendliness need attention

We have multiple solutions such as SimpliVity, Nutanix, and DXRail, which are all part of our Ansible-based system. It gives us more confidence and we can control our groups effectively. The solution is not particularly user-friendly for novice administrators, making it challenging to understand certain aspects. Templates are not readily available, requiring users to build their own worksheets and everything from scratch. This is a main decentralization we observe compared to VMware. We have tested various solutions including Rancher, RHEL, Canonical from SUSE, and the bare metal version from RHEL direct. Since pricing is not a major concern, we chose the best fit for our application, which was specifically designed for this particular platform.

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Syed Hasan

Specialist Leader at Deloitte

Partner experiences excellent technical support and seamless initial setup

In my opinion, if we are able to extract or show the report, and because everything is going towards agent tech and GenAI, it would be beneficial if it could get integrated with our code base and do the fix automatically. It could suggest how the code base is written and automatically populate the source code with three different solution options to choose from. This would be really helpful.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

25%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

The platform's high scalability is one of its biggest advantages.

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What needs improvement with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

Could you please tell what areas of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) you think could be improved or enhanced? It doesn't necessarily have to be something advanced. Perhaps there are some minor things...

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What is your primary use case for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

Could you please describe your customers' usual use cases for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

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What alternatives are there for Fortify WebInspect and Fortify SCA?

I would like to recommend Checkmarx. With Checkmarx, you are able to have an all in one solution for SAST and SCA as well. Veracode is only a cloud solution. Hope this helps.

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What do you like most about Checkmarx?

Compared to the solutions we used previously, Checkmarx has reduced our workload by almost 75%.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Checkmarx?

The pricing is relatively expensive due to the product's quality and performance, but it is worth it.

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Overview

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a fully managed container orchestration service provided by Microsoft Azure. It simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes. With AKS, developers can focus on building applications while Azure takes care of the underlying infrastructure. It offers features like automatic scaling, monitoring, and security, ensuring high availability and reliability. AKS integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, enabling easy integration with existing workflows. It also provides a flexible and open-source environment, allowing developers to use their preferred tools and frameworks. With AKS, organizations can accelerate their application development and deployment processes, while reducing operational overheads.

Microsoft

Checkmarx One is an enterprise cloud-native application security platform focused on providing cross-tool, correlated results to help AppSec and developer teams prioritize where to focus time and resources.

Checkmarx One offers comprehensive application scanning across the SDLC:

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
API security
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Container security
IaC security
Correlation, prioritization, and risk management
Codebashing secure code training
AI security
Tech partnerships extending AppSec into runtime analysis
Developer tool integrations including: CI/CD tools, development frameworks, feedback tools, IDEs, programming languages and SCMs

Checkmarx One provides everything you need to secure application development from the first line of code through deployment and runtime in the cloud. With an ever-evolving set of AppSec engines, correlation and prioritization features, and AI capabilities, Checkmarx One helps consolidate expanding lists of AppSec tools and make better sense of results. Its capabilities are designed to provide an improved developer experience to build trust with development teams and ensure the success of your AppSec program investment.

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Sample Customers

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YIT, Salesforce, Coca-Cola, SAP, U.S. Army, Liveperson, Playtech Case Study: Liveperson Implements Innovative Secure SDLC

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