Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis vs OpenText Static Application Security Testing comparison

The compared Checkmarx and OpenText solutions aren't in the same category. Checkmarx is ranked #10 in SCA , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 2.8% mindshare in the category. OpenText is ranked #5 in SCAS , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Checkmarx users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of OpenText users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Checkmarx Software Composit...

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

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Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (10th)

OpenText Static Application...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

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Static Code Analysis (5th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is designed for Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and holds a mindshare of 2.8%, up 2.5% compared to last year.
OpenText Static Application Security Testing, on the other hand, focuses on Static Code Analysis, holds 5.0% mindshare, down 11.6% since last year.

Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis	2.8%
Snyk	11.1%
Black Duck SCA	9.2%
Other	76.9%

Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

Static Code Analysis Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OpenText Static Application Security Testing	5.0%
Veracode	11.5%
Checkmarx One	9.1%
Other	74.4%

Static Code Analysis

Featured Reviews

Tharindu Malwenna

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…

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Dristi Kurre

Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Focuses on detailed scans to find critical vulnerabilities while ensuring minimal false positives

I think Fortify Static Code Analyzer could be improved by updating the number of rule packs according to the latest vulnerabilities we find each year. We have updated to a version that is one less than the current latest version. It would be really helpful to include trending vulnerabilities and how to manage them. While it includes all the OWASP top factors, AI has come into the picture, so those updates should also be considered. I haven't thought much about additional features for improvement since I am using it daily. Most of our work revolves around scanning and providing the results, which sometimes feels like a crunch. However, I believe rule pack updates should be implemented. It feels easy to upgrade to the latest version as well.

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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 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."

"What's most valuable in Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is its ability to identify vulnerabilities in open-source components, especially if some critical issues exist."

"What's most valuable in Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is that it provides security from the start. In the traditional approach, an enterprise or company validates the solution before launching to a production environment, but in the modern approach, security must be checked and provided from the beginning and from the design, and this is where Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis comes in. The solution helps 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."

"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."

"The most valuable feature of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is the comprehensive security scan."

"The product is stable and scalable."

"We were able to reduce the number of vulnerable libraries by 50%, leading to significant operational improvement."

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"Its flexibility is most valuable. It is such a flexible tool. It can be implemented in a number of ways. It can do anything you want it to do. It can be fully automated within a DevOps pipeline. It can also be used in an ad hoc, special test case scenario and anywhere in between."

"It's helped us free up staff time."

"Integrating the Fortify Static Code Analyzer into our software development lifecycle was straightforward. It highlights important information beyond just syntax errors. It identifies issues like password credentials and access keys embedded in the code."

"Fortify integrates with various development environments and tools, such as IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) and CI/CD pipelines."

"We've found the documentation to be very good."

"I like Fortify Software Security Center or Fortify SSC. This tool is installed on each developer's machine, but Fortify Software Security Center combines everything. We can meet there as security professionals and developers. The developers scan their code and publish the results there. We can then look at them from a security perspective and see whether they fixed the issues. We can agree on whether something is a false positive and make decisions."

"Automating the Jenkins plugins and the build title is a big plus."

"The integration Subset core integration, using Jenkins is one of the good features."

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Cons

"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."

"Its pricing can be improved. It is a little bit high priced."

"I have received complaints from my customers that the pricing could be improved."

"The quality of technical support has decreased over time, and it is not as good as it used to be."

"Personally, I currently use it as a standalone tool without integrating it with other systems, and it meets my needs adequately. As a suggestion, I request on considering to add a "what if" feature to the application. Currently, when the tool identifies issues and suggests updates, if I want to explore different scenarios, I need to prepare another file, turn it into a ZIP, and run the analysis again. It would be more convenient if there was a "what if" option in the GUI. This feature could simulate a run, allowing me to quickly check the impact of changing one or more files or versions without the need for a full rerun."

"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."

"Some of the recommendations provided by the product are generic. Even if the recommendations provided by the product are of low level, the appropriate ones can help users deal with vulnerabilities."

"It can have better licensing models."

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"I know the areas that they are trying to improve on. They've been getting feedback for several years. There are two main points. The first thing is keeping current with static code languages. I know it is difficult because code languages pop up all the time or there are new variants, but it is something that Fortify needs to put a better focus on. They need to keep current with their language support. The second thing is a philosophical issue, and I don't know if they'll ever change it. They've done a decent job of putting tools in place to mitigate things, but static code analysis is inherently noisy. If you just take a tool out of the box and run a scan, you're going to get a lot of results back, and not all of those results are interesting or important, which is different for every organization. Currently, we get four to five errors on the side of tagging, and it notifies you of every tiny inconsistency. If the tool sees something that it doesn't know, it flags, which becomes work that has to be done afterward. Clients don't typically like it. There has got to be a way of prioritizing. There are a ton of filter options within Fortify, but the problem is that you've got to go through the crazy noisy scan once before you know which filters you need to put in place to get to the interesting stuff. I keep hearing from their product team that they're working on a way to do container or docker scanning. That's a huge market mover. A lot of people are interested in that right now, and it is relevant. That is definitely something that I'd love to see in the next version or two."

"Fortify Static Code Analyzer has a bit of a learning curve, and I don't find it particularly helpful in narrowing down the vulnerabilities we should prioritize."

"False positives need improvement in the future. Fortify's vulnerability remediation guidance helps improve code security, but I think they need to improve the focus of the solution, as it still contains many bugs and needs a thorough review."

"Their licensing is expensive."

"The troubleshooting capabilities of this solution could be improved. This would reduce the number of cases that users have to submit."

"The generation of false positives should be reduced."

"The price can be improved."

"Fortify's software security center needs a design refresh."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"I rate the pricing of Fortify Static Code Analyzer as a seven out of ten since it is a bit expensive."

"The licensing is expensive and is in the 50K range."

"Although I am not responsible for the budget, Fortify SAST is expensive."

"The setup costs and pricing for Fortify may vary depending on the organization's needs and requirements."

"It has a couple of license models. The one that we use most frequently is called their flexible deployment. We use this one because it is flexible and based on the number of code-contributing developers in the organization. It includes almost everything in the Fortify suite for one developer price. It gives access to not just the secure code analyzer (SCA) but also to FSC, the secure code. It gives us accessibility to scan central, which is the decentralized scanning farm. It also gives us access to the software security center, which is the vulnerability management platform."

"From our standpoint, we are significantly better off with Fortify due to the favorable pricing we secured five years ago."

"The price of Fortify Static Code Analyzer could be reduced."

"There is a licensing fee, and if you bring them to the company and you want them to do the installation and the implementation in the beginning, there is a separate cost. Similarly, if you want consultation or training, there is a separate cost. I see it as suitable only for enterprises. I do not see it suitable for a small business or individual use."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

27%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	11

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.

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What needs improvement with Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis?

The solution could improve by determining the success factor of an upgrade, which is currently lacking.

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What is your primary use case for Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortify Static Code Analyzer?

My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good. We have the scan machines, and we are planning to request more from Micro Focus now. We have calls every month or every oth...

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What needs improvement with Fortify Static Code Analyzer?

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What is your primary use case for Fortify Static Code Analyzer?

Our main use cases for Fortify Static Code Analyzer typically involve trying to figure out the critical vulnerabilities. It depends on the type of scans that we are doing, whether it is a release s...

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Also Known As

CxSCA

Fortify Static Code Analysis SAST

Overview

Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis offers robust features for identifying vulnerabilities in open source components. It integrates seamlessly into development processes, ensuring security from the start with its user-friendly interface and AI-enhanced suggestions. Ideal for .NET and Java applications.

Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is an essential tool for developers looking to manage and secure open-source components. Known for its ease of integration and user-friendly design, it excels in providing comprehensive security by detecting vulnerabilities and offering actionable solutions. Developers gain from its configurability and visibility into library vulnerabilities. It further supports development with version upgrade suggestions and detailed insights, ensuring secure open-source component integration. Enhancing its effectiveness, AI-powered suggestions minimize false positives and improve scalability. While optimization of speed, performance, and pricing are anticipated, its strong integration capabilities within CI/CD pipelines make it a preferred choice for secure software development.

What are the key features of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis?

User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies navigation and enhances usability for developers.
Incremental Scan Capability: Allows efficient continuous security assessments.
Vulnerability Detection: Provides detailed insights and solutions for identified issues.
AI-powered Suggestions: Minimizes false positives and enhances efficiency.
License Management: Assists in handling and managing license issues effectively.

What benefits can users expect from Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis?

Enhanced Security: Maintains robust protection against vulnerabilities in open source components.
Compliance Assurance: Ensures adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Visibility and Insight: Offers detailed insights into potential risks within libraries.
Scalability: Supports large-scale integration without compromising on performance.

In industries like banking and insurance, Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis proves instrumental. Utilizing static code analysis, it assists these sectors by identifying security weaknesses in software. Its integration capability with CI/CD pipelines ensures that applications adhere to strict industry compliance and security standards.

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OpenText Static Application Security Testing empowers teams with efficient vulnerability detection and streamlined secure coding practices, offering comprehensive language support and seamless integration with development tools.

OpenText Static Application Security Testing enhances software security during development by accurately identifying vulnerabilities with minimal false positives. It integrates seamlessly with IDEs and CI/CD pipelines, making it highly efficient for early detection of security issues. Users benefit from its easy setup, clear documentation, and centralized portal for managing security findings. Despite facing challenges like high costs and complex configurations for certain languages, its role in facilitating compliance and streamlining secure coding processes is indispensable. Improvements are needed in areas such as outdated design, language support, and integration capabilities to meet evolving user expectations.

What features does OpenText Static Application Security Testing offer?

Seamless IDE Integration: Integrates effortlessly with development environments for real-time feedback.
Comprehensive Language Support: Covers a wide range of programming languages, enhancing detection accuracy.
Centralized Security Portal: Provides a streamlined interface for managing vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Enhanced Security: Identifies vulnerabilities early, preventing potential breaches.
Time Efficiency: Automates processes and speeds up remediation efforts.
Compliance Facilitation: Assists in adhering to security standards and regulations.

Organizations across diverse sectors implement OpenText Static Application Security Testing primarily to secure applications during development phases. Its integration with tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps ensures a robust security pipeline. By combining with Sonatype Nexus, secure code, and library management is achieved effectively.

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AXA, Liveperson, Aaron's, Playtech, Morningstar

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