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Checkmarx One vs PyCharm comparison

Checkmarx and JetBrains are both solutions in the Static Code Analysis category. Checkmarx is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.8, while JetBrains is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.6. Checkmarx holds a 18.5% mindshare in SCAS, compared to JetBrains’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Checkmarx users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of JetBrains users who would recommend it.
Checkmarx One
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87% willing to recommend
PyCharm
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Checkmarx One and PyCharm compete in the software development tools category, with Checkmarx focusing on security and PyCharm serving as an IDE. PyCharm may have the upper hand due to its versatility as an IDE with various coding efficiency features.

Features: Checkmarx One offers comprehensive code scanning capabilities, identifies security vulnerabilities without code compilation, and supports numerous programming languages. PyCharm features smart code analysis, built-in debugging capabilities, and seamless GitHub integration, enhancing coding efficiency.

Room for Improvement: Checkmarx One could improve by reducing false positives, expanding language integration, and offering more flexible licensing models. PyCharm could enhance memory efficiency, further extend language support, and simplify its Python Notebook integration interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Checkmarx One supports private, public, and hybrid cloud deployments alongside on-premises setups, with customer service rated 8/10. PyCharm offers on-premises and public cloud deployment options, also enjoying a reputation for efficient customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Checkmarx One’s pricing is perceived as high but justified by its effective security capabilities, though its licensing models are seen as complex. PyCharm offers a free Community edition and a reasonably priced Professional version, highlighting its cost-effectiveness with a free tier and flexible paid options.

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Categories and Ranking

Checkmarx One
Ranking in Static Code Analysis
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (3rd), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (3rd), Vulnerability Management (21st), API Security (3rd), DevSecOps (2nd), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (8th)
PyCharm
Ranking in Static Code Analysis
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Static Code Analysis category, the mindshare of Checkmarx One is 18.5%, down from 24.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PyCharm is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Rohit Kesharwani - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good security analysis and security identification within the source code
We integrate Checkmarx into our software development cycle using GitLab's CI/CD pipeline. Checkmark has been the most helpful for us in the development stage. The solution's incremental scanning feature has impacted our development speed. The solution's vulnerability detection is around 80% to 90% accurate. I would recommend Checkmarx to other users because it is one of the good tools for doing security analysis and security identification within the source code. Overall, I rate Checkmarx a nine out of ten.
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Srujan Panuganti - PeerSpot reviewer
Convenient to use and surely increases the effectiveness of software development
The solution does not support some features of OpenCV even though it is part of a PyCharm package. Open CV is used to develop software that involves computer vision tasks. It seems the solution is not fully updated to use the latest PyCharm packages. I would like even more support toward robotics-related software tools. For example, support of ROS, ROS 1, and ROS 2 development would ensure that I continue to use the solution.
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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

"The process of remediating software security vulnerabilities can now be performed (ongoing) as portions of the application are being built in advance of being compiled."
"The UI is user-friendly."
"It is a stable product."
"The most valuable feature of Checkmarx is the user interface, it is very easy to use. We do not need to configure anything, we only have to scan to see the results."
"The SAST component was absolutely 100% stable."
"From my point of view, it is the best product on the market."
"Apart from software scanning, software composition scanning is valuable."
"The most valuable feature is the simple user interface."
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"The solution has a great debugging feature."
"The recent AI-powered code completion is pretty cool."
"It is an excellent, fully integrated IDE with smart code analysis capability and a built-in debugger. It is a fantastic tool."
"The automated package installation is helpful. I like the code highlighting features. A huge library of plugins is available, including AI coding tools, though I don't use those myself. The debugging tools are good, showing errors and problem lines."
"The product's IDE feature is quite user-friendly."
"PyCharm has an excellent user experience, and I appreciate its cross-platform capabilities."
"The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone."
"Good syntax highlighting and very it's very customizable."
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Cons

"It provides us with quite a handful of false positive issues. If Checkmarx could reduce this number, it would be a great tool to use."
"The Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) feature should be better."
"Checkmarx has a slightly difficult compilation with the CI/CD pipeline."
"I would like to see the rate of false positives reduced."
"Checkmarx being Windows only is a hindrance. Another problem is: why can't I choose PostgreSQL?"
"We have received some feedback from our customers who are receiving a large number of false positives."
"Checkmarx could improve the solution reports and false positives. The false positives could be reduced. For example, we have alerts that are tagged as vulnerabilities but when you drill down they are not."
"This product requires you to create your own rulesets. You have to do a lot of customization."
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"One issue with JetBrains tools, including PyCharm, is their heavy resource usage. They can be slow to start, especially when beginning a new project, as it takes some time to index."
"There should be support for the RUST plugin in the Community edition for debugging."
"The solution is heavy because running it on laptops consumes a lot of memory and power. Typically, a laptop battery might last about eight to nine hours, but with the tool running, it reduces to two hours or one and a half hours at most. It is designed to handle large projects and heavy tasks, making it resource-intensive. For smaller projects, use IDEs like Visual Studio Code."
"The navigation can be better."
"The user interface and overall user experience could be more intuitive to make it easier for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively."
"They should improve the product's interactiveness."
"Customizing the tool can make it complicated."
"Notebooks in PyCharm is not as intuitive as it could be."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing was not very good. This is just a framework which shouldn’t cost so much."
"I would rate the solution’s pricing an eight out of ten. The tool’s pricing is higher than others and it is for the license alone."
"The average deal size was usually anywhere between $120K to $175K on an annual basis, which could be divided across 12 months."
"It is not expensive, but sometimes, their pricing model or licensing model is not very clear. There are similar variables, such as projects or developers, and sometimes, it is a little bit confusing."
"For around 250 users or committers, the cost is approximately $500,000."
"The solution is costly."
"We have a subscription license that is on a yearly basis, and it's a pretty competitive solution."
"The number of users and coverage for languages will have an impact on the cost of the license."
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"They have a free Community edition, and they also have a licensed version. They definitely have an annual license. They probably also have a monthly license. Its pricing is good and reasonable. It is a little bit more expensive than the others, but it is well worth it. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."
"I use the free community version, so I'm saving money there."
"The community edition is free and the professional edition has a licensing fee."
"I don't have much info on the pricing, but I would say it is somewhat competitive."
"The price is reasonable."
"The community edition is free, which is good."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
5%
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Questions from the Community

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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What do you like most about PyCharm?
The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone.
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What needs improvement with PyCharm?
One issue with JetBrains tools, including PyCharm, is their heavy resource usage. They can be slow to start, especially when beginning a new project, as it takes some time to index.
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What is your primary use case for PyCharm?
I have used PyCharm ( /products/pycharm-reviews ) to write quantitative libraries, data manipulation tools, Django back-end applications, and microservices.
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Overview

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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