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Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis vs JFrog Xray comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Checkmarx Software Composit...
Ranking in Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
13th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
JFrog Xray
Ranking in Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (48th), Container Security (18th), Software Supply Chain Security (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Software Composition Analysis (SCA) category, the mindshare of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is 2.5%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of JFrog Xray is 5.2%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
JFrog Xray5.2%
Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis2.5%
Other92.3%
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…
reviewer2757060 - PeerSpot reviewer
DevSecOps Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Has supported compliance and threat detection but suffers from poor user experience and CI integration
I would assess the integration of JFrog Xray with CI/CD tools as the weak point. You have two means to do that: one is using the API, or the other is using the command line from JFrog. That part is a bit of a sensitive topic because somehow you need to adapt your GitLab pipeline and turn them into JFrog pipeline, and this is something they don't really advertise at first—you're obliged to use the JFrog CLI. Apart from this integration aspect, JFrog Xray does the job, but the user experience is not very good. The documentation is really poor. It's not the design; it's not user-friendly at all. You can't find the items in the menus. I think the UI needs improvement. It's not user-friendly, but it works very effectively. Regarding the metrics and dashboards in JFrog Xray, the dashboard is fine, but it's about how you share that dashboard—you need extra permission. You can say each project can have its own dashboard and is responsible for the mistakes or the level of security they want, or you can have a person dedicated to security. At the moment, it's more a permission issue—how you set the permission properly, how do you give access to the dashboard or delegate. This needs improvement.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Checkmarx unifies all the features in its service."
"The tool's visual scan analysis shows me all the libraries' vulnerabilities and license types. It helps identify the most complex issues with licenses. It provides good visibility. SCA shows me all libraries that are vulnerable and the extent of their vulnerability."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"The software is very stable and works very well."
"The integration part is easy...It's a stable solution right now."
"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 has improved identification capabilities, scalability, and integration with AI, such as the AI-powered suggestions."
"We were able to reduce the number of vulnerable libraries by 50%, leading to significant operational improvement."
"JFrog Xray shows us a list of vulnerabilities that can impact our code."
"The most valuable features of JFrog Xray are its curation capabilities, its native integration with Artifactory, scanning for vulnerabilities, and license compliance features."
"JFrog Xray's reporting feature has a lot of options in it, including scanning."
"I would say that this solution has helped our organization by allowing us to automate a lot of the processes."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"If multiple dependencies and vulnerabilities are found in a project, JFrog Xray is intelligent enough to tell you which vulnerability to target first."
"Good reporting functionalities."
"With JFrog, we can use this registry from any cloud or work locally as well, and it can support multiple packages such as NuGet, pip, and other technologies including Terraform, making credential management very easy."
 

Cons

"In terms of time and quality of support, Checkmarx SCA needs improvement."
"I have received complaints from my customers that the pricing could be improved."
"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."
"The performance of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis also needs improvement because sometimes, it's slow, and in particular, scanning could take several hours."
"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."
"In terms of areas for improvement, what could be improved in Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is pricing because customers always compare the pricing among secure DevOps solutions in the market. Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis has a lot of competitors yet its features aren't much different. Pricing is the first thing customers consider, and from a partner perspective, if you can offer affordable pricing to your customers, it's more likely you'll have a winning deal. The performance of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis also needs improvement because sometimes, it's slow, and in particular, scanning could take several hours."
"API security is an area with shortcomings that needs improvement."
"The out-of-the-box PostgreSQL provided is not stable, which is why we are considering enterprise support."
"The UI of JFrog Xray could be improved. There is a dialogue box in the Xray section that doesn't always work properly."
"The speed of JFrog Xray should improve. Other solutions have better performance."
"JFrog Xray does not have a dashboard."
"Reporting is crucial, but it is lacking in the current tool. Every organization seeks specific data points rather than general information. Therefore, we require customized reports from the Xray tool."
"Since we have been using the solution via APIs, there are some limitations in the APIs."
"I'd like to see deeper reporting, they're pretty basic and there are no categories for comparing things."
"JFrog Xray's documentation and error logging could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"My customers need to pay for the licensing part, and they need to opt for an annual subscription."
"It is a little bit high priced. It would be better if it was a little less expensive."
"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."
"Pricing for Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis needs to be competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Construction Company
10%
Insurance Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
26%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
6%
University
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
 

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?
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 ...
What needs improvement with JFrog Xray?
I would assess the integration of JFrog Xray with CI/CD tools as the weak point. You have two means to do that: one is using the API, or the other is using the command line from JFrog. That part is...
What is your primary use case for JFrog Xray?
For JFrog Xray product, you can use it for two main goals: compliance and security. You can use it to check if your licenses are compliant, and you can check if your dependencies you want to use ar...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JFrog Xray?
It is affordable because JFrog Xray provides a free trial of 14 days. We can explore all the features of JFrog in the free trial. The pricing is reasonable because we can manage all the images in a...
 

Also Known As

CxSCA
JFrog Security Essentials
 

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Sample Customers

AXA, Liveperson, Aaron's, Playtech, Morningstar
google, amazon, cisco, netflix, oracle, vmware, facebook
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