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Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis vs Cycode comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Checkmarx Software Composit...
Ranking in Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
10th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cycode
Ranking in Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
24th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (29th), Software Supply Chain Security (13th), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) category, the mindshare of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is 3.0%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cycode is 2.1%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis3.0%
Cycode2.1%
Other94.9%
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
 

Featured Reviews

Tharindu Malwenna - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Application Security Engineer at a newspaper with 5,001-10,000 employees
Efficient library identification and upgrade suggestions improve application security
We have many third-party libraries in our organization. I used Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis to identify all the libraries we use and determine whether they are used or unused within the application Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis provides identification of libraries and…
reviewer2014131 - PeerSpot reviewer
DevSecOps Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Secret scanning has strengthened our code security and now needs better container integration
Regarding container scanning, Cycode can be improved as it does not have a CLI. As a DevSecOps professional, having a CLI is a must-have for any tool to integrate it into systems. Although Cycode does have a CLI, specifically for the container scanning module, a CLI does not exist. This is why all the modules that Cycode offers cannot be fully leveraged. A CLI for the container scanning module is believed to be on Cycode's roadmap, but it is not available today. As a big enterprise dealing with many assets, Cycode being faster would be beneficial. With many assets on-boarded on Cycode, the tool sometimes becomes slow. Making Cycode faster would definitely help. Other than that, things are good.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What's most valuable in Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is that it provides security from the start, helping you make sure that every open-source application that you use is secure and that there's no vulnerability inside that open-source application."
"The software is very stable and works very well."
"Checkmarx unifies all the features in its service."
"I appreciate the user-friendly interface. The GUI is excellent, providing detailed information on outdated versions, including version numbers and the flow of library calls. This allows me to plan and prioritize library changes based on potential vulnerabilities, even if the affected library is indirectly used in my project. The tool offers specific guidance on addressing these issues."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"What I found most valuable in Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is its ability to identify vulnerabilities in components, especially if some critical issues exist."
"Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is one of the most important products in the IT security market."
"The integration part is easy...It's a stable solution right now."
"Cycode excels in secret scanning and is brilliant at finding and identifying secrets within code."
 

Cons

"Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis should improve dynamic analysis."
"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten."
"An area for improvement in Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is for the updates to be fast."
"It can have better licensing models."
"The quality of technical support has decreased over time, and it is not as good as it used to be."
"Its pricing can be improved. It is a little bit high priced. It would be better if it was a little less expensive. It is a good tool, and we're still figuring out how to fully leverage it. There are some questions regarding whether it can scan the MuleSoft code. We don't know if this is a gap in the tool or something else. This is one thing that we're just working through right now, and I am not ready to conclude that there is a weakness there. MuleSoft is kind of its own beast, and we're trying to see how we get it to work with Checkmarx."
"It can have better licensing models."
"Instant updates for end users to identify vulnerabilities as soon as possible will make Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis better. The UI of the solution could also be improved."
"Regarding container scanning, Cycode can be improved as it does not have a CLI."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a little bit high priced. It would be better if it was a little less expensive."
"My customers need to pay for the licensing part, and they need to opt for an annual subscription."
"Pricing for Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis needs to be competitive."
"The license model is somewhat perplexing as it comprises multiple aspects that can be confusing for customers. The model is determined by the number of registered users and the number of projects being scanned, along with a third component that adds to the complexity."
"We don't have a license. The usage is limited to one, two, three, five, or ten people. It is currently used for all projects, and there are plans to increase its usage."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
6%
Insurance Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise8
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis?
Pricing is complex and high for small organizations but offers great benefits for larger organizations. It is notably different compared to competitors like GitHub Advanced Security.
What needs improvement with Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis?
The solution could improve by determining the success factor of an upgrade, which is currently lacking.
What is your primary use case for Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis?
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