CodeSonar vs Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic) comparison

The compared CodeSecure and Black Duck solutions aren't in the same category. CodeSecure is ranked #30 in AS , and holds a 1.1% mindshare in the category. Black Duck is ranked #12 in DAST , and holds a 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of CodeSecure users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Black Duck users who would recommend it.

CodeSonar

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87% willing to recommend

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50% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

CodeSonar

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (30th), Static Code Analysis (10th)

Continuous Dynamic (formerl...

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (12th)

Mindshare comparison

CodeSonar and Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic) aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. CodeSonar is designed for Application Security Tools and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, down 1.5% compared to last year.
Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic), on the other hand, focuses on Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), holds 4.4% mindshare, up 2.7% since last year.

Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
CodeSonar	1.1%
SonarQube	13.6%
Checkmarx One	8.8%
Other	76.5%

Application Security Tools

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Continuous Dynamic (formerly WhiteHat Dynamic)	4.4%
Veracode	15.7%
Checkmarx One	15.0%
Other	64.9%

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Featured Reviews

Mathieu ALBRESPY

Intigration Developer at ez-Wheel

Nice interface, quick to deploy, and easy to expand

This is the first time I've used this kind of software. It was the only one we could apply to analyze with MISRA rules. At my new company, I tried to use Klocwork. I tried to use it, just once so I cannot compare it exactly with CodeSonar. I also have a plugin for my Visual Studio and I try to make it work. It's not easy, however, I don't think that we have this kind of functionality with CodeSonar. It can do some incremental analysis. However, since this feature is also available on CodeSonar, it would be a good idea to have a plugin on Visual Studio just to have a quick analysis.

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it_user245412

Executive Vice President, Operations at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

The product and customer service is extremely efficient but I would like to see more research and code examples.

* The continuous online scanning capabilities and reporting features. * The SaaS product features accessible from a browser make managing our online systems easy. * The ability to review security items quickly along with being able to retest vulnerabilities on our schedule make the Sentinel product an invaluable tool for our company’s product security requirements.

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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 most valuable features of CodeSonar were all the categorized classes provided, and reports of future bugs which might occur in the production code. Additionally, I found the buffer overflow and underflow useful."

"The most valuable feature of CodeSonar is the catching of dead code. It is helpful."

"What I like best about CodeSonar is that it has fantastic speed, analysis and configuration times. Its detection of all runtime errors is also very good, though there were times it missed a few. The configuration of logs by CodeSonar is also very fantastic which I've not seen anywhere else. I also like the GUI interface of CodeSonar because it's very user friendly and the tool also shows very precise logs and results."

"What I like best about CodeSonar is that it has fantastic speed, analysis and configuration times."

"The most valuable features of CodeSonar were all the categorized classes provided, and reports of future bugs which might occur in the production code."

"The tool is very good for detecting memory leaks."

"There is nice functionality for code surfing and browsing."

"It has been able to scale."

More CodeSonar pros

"The SaaS product features accessible from a browser make managing our online systems easy."

Cons

"There could be a shared licensing model for the users."

"In terms of areas for improvement, the use case for CodeSonar was good, but compared to other tools, it seems CodeSonar isn't a sound static analysis tool, and this is a major con I've seen from it. Right now, in the market, people prefer sound static analysis tools, so I would have preferred if CodeSonar was developed into a sound static analysis tool formally, in terms of its algorithms, so then you can see it extensively used in the market because at the moment, here in India, only fifty to sixty customers use CodeSonar. If the product is developed into a sound static analysis tool, it could compete with Polyspace, and from its current fifty customers, that number could go up to a hundred."

"It was difficult for us to apply a rule, especially to a part of the code, and not apply it to the rest of the code."

"It was expensive."

"The scanning tool for core architecture could be improved."

"In a future release, the solution should upgrade itself to the current trends and differentiate between the languages. If there are any classifications that can be set for these programming languages that would be helpful rather than having everything in the generic category."

"The MISRA guidelines were not appropriately reported and there were some flags or errors."

"The scanning tool for core architecture could be improved."

More CodeSonar cons

"I would like to see more research and code examples for the vulnerabilities identified to better assist us with our remediation process."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our organization purchased a license to use the solution."

"Pricing is a bit costly."

"The solution's price depends on the number of licenses needed and the source code for the project."

"The application’s pricing is high compared to other tools."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

24%

Computer Software Company

University

Financial Services Firm

15%

Healthcare Company

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

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Comparisons

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Also Known As

No data available

Sentinel Dynamic, WhiteHat Security Application Security Testing, Synopsys WhiteHat Dynamic

Overview

CodeSonar offers a potent tool for static code analysis, adept in detecting runtime errors and security vulnerabilities, with a fast deployment process and scalable capabilities. Its quick analysis and efficient web interface provide a strong basis for code quality validation.

CodeSonar specializes in identifying runtime errors, dead code, and security threats while providing features like code surfing and browsing. It offers a highly efficient web interface, though users find initial setup complex and highlight the need for better static analysis, broader language support beyond C and C++, and an improved licensing model. Despite these challenges, its integration with Jenkins and technical guidance support makes it a reliable choice for teams in defense and software quality assessment. Deployment is quick and easy, yet initial costs are a common concern among users.

What are the key features of CodeSonar?

Quick Analysis: Delivers fast runtime error detection and reporting.
GUI Interface: Offers a user-friendly experience for code browsing.
Scalability: Efficiently deploys across various environments.
Security and Code Detection: Identifies vulnerabilities and potential bugs.
Effective Configuration: Simplified log and analysis configuration.

What benefits can be seen in user reviews?

Detection of Code Vulnerabilities: Enhances security with robust threat detection.
Process Integration: Seamlessly integrates with DevOps tools such as Jenkins.
Scalable Deployment: Quickly adaptable in expanding environments.
GUI Usability: Highly efficient for technical teams to navigate.

CodeSonar is primarily implemented in industries like defense and companies prioritizing code quality. Teams utilize its static code analysis and threat detection capabilities, integrating with Jenkins for continuous integration workflows. Security checks post-builds and technical support are common, aiding in effective defect management.

CodeSecure

Continuous Dynamic^™ is a powerful dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution that rapidly and accurately finds vulnerabilities in websites and applications. With this DAST solution, you can perform scans and testing at the scale and speed modern enterprises need to identify security risks across your entire application portfolio.

Black Duck

Sample Customers

Viveris, Micrel Medical Devices, Olympus, SOFTEQ, SONY

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