Contrast Security Assess vs Onapsis comparison

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Contrast Security and Onapsis are both solutions in the Application Security Tools category. Contrast Security is ranked #25 with an average rating of 7.8, while Onapsis is ranked #38. Contrast Security holds a 1.7% mindshare in AS, compared to Onapsis’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Contrast Security users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Onapsis users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Contrast Security Assess

Ranking in Application Security Tools

25th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (12th)

Onapsis

Ranking in Application Security Tools

38th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of Contrast Security Assess is 1.7%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Onapsis is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Contrast Security Assess	1.7%
Onapsis	0.9%
Other	97.4%

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Ryan Flake

Threat & Vulnerability Management Senior Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Real-time assessments have improved remediation speed and reduced time spent on authentication issues

I do find that here and there with Contrast Security Assess there are user interface issues, particularly with how they work with libraries. The way that it works is people have access to library data for all applications, not just the applications that they should have access to. However, they are trying to fix that. The way the libraries are handled with Contrast Security Assess could use some work. I know that there is an additional service tier that allows for more in-depth library data. These are small things. Contrast support has been great in fixing any issues or getting back to us with questions. They seem to really be dedicated to the product.

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it_user19113

SAP Security Consulting Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

It checks for and reports vulnerabilities on all SAP systems at the OS, DB and SAP levels.

I really love how Onapsis X1 is able to check SAP for threats; the reporting was something I felt could be improved. It could be a little easier to use and to publish for consumption with a larger audience. Currently, it takes some background jobs and additional work to get them published. It was difficult to get interactive reports to the different levels of the business. I would have to download them and send them out, or save them on my SharePoint site and send out a weekly link. In the version of the product I was usingת I had to log into the X1 system directly to get to the reports. Reporting would be used by several different areas of the organizationת many of whom would be at the director and executive levels. It would not make sense to have them log directly into the tool to look at these reports. Add to this that there was only one ID that could be used to log in and view the reports. To solve this problemת I had to run all of the different reports; executive summary down to detailed analysis and then export them out to my security team SharePoint site. To automate this processת a batch script was created to run after the X1 analyzed the systems. The script would pull the reports and place them in the SharePoint site automatically, but it was a bit of a hassle to get set up.

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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

"Contrast was a very complete solution; it met all of our technical requirements and it was really the only IAST product that felt like a real product."

"When we access the application, it continuously monitors and detects vulnerabilities."

"It has helped us to improve the overall security posture of the company, we are able to address the findings before they have been reported by a third-party, and it has also helped us to gain our customers' trust."

"Assess has an excellent API interface to pull APIs."

"Overall, the product is strong and improving, support is responsive and effective, and supported integrations work for many customers."

"The accuracy of the solution in identifying vulnerabilities is better than any other product we've used, far and away."

"This has changed the way that developers are looking at usage of third-party libraries, upfront. It's changing our model of development and our culture of development to ensure that there is more thought being put into the usage of third-party libraries."

"No other tool does the runtime scanning like Contrast does. Other static analysis tools do static scanning, but Contrast is runtime analysis, when the routes are exercised. That's when the scan happens. This is a tool that has a very unique capability compared to other tools. That's what I like most about Contrast, that it's runtime."

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"It has hardened our SAP system by providing details of vulnerabilities in our SAP landscape."

Cons

"I would like to see them come up with more scanning rules."

"My primary hurdle is that it doesn't support all of the technologies that we use."

"Regarding Contrast Security Assess's AI capabilities, I think they are missing a huge opportunity because they could lead the way in automatic testing and AI security testing, but currently, they do not offer this functionality, which is a shame."

"Personalization of the board and how to make it appealing to an organization is something that could be done on their end. The reports could be adaptable to the customer's preferences."

"I do find that here and there with Contrast Security Assess there are user interface issues, particularly with how they work with libraries."

"Their level of support and troubleshooting for the product is limited because of how they handle troubleshooting. It's done through a log file that's very cumbersome to work with."

"I think Contrast can also integrate with some AI tools and provide chat features if possible, so in case we have any more questions, we can chat with that chatbot and get remediations, which I believe would be a better enhancement to Contrast."

"Contrast's ability to support upgrades on the actual agents that get deployed is limited. Our environment is pretty much entirely Java. There are no updates associated with that. You have to actually download a new version of the .jar file and push that out to your servers where your app is hosted. That can be quite cumbersome from a change-management perspective."

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"Reporting was something I felt could be improved. It could be a little easier to use and to publish for consumption with a larger audience."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"The product's pricing is low. I would rate it a two out of ten."

"For what it offers, it's a very reasonable cost. The way that it is priced is extremely straightforward. It works on the number of applications that you use, and you license a server. It is something that is extremely fair, because it doesn't take into consideration the number of requests, etc. It is only priced based on the number of onboarded applications. It suits our model as well, because we have huge traffic. Our number of applications is not that large, so the pricing works great for us."

"It's a tiered licensing model. The more you buy, as you cross certain quantity thresholds, the pricing changes. If you have a smaller environment, your licensing costs are going to be different than a larger environment... The licensing is primarily per application. An application can be as many agents as you need. If you've got 10 development servers and 20 production servers and 50 QA servers, all of those agents can be reporting as a single application that utilizes one license."

"I like the per-application licensing model... We just license the app and we look at different vulnerabilities on that app and we remediate within the app. It's simpler."

"The good news is that the agent itself comes in two different forms: the unlicensed form and the licensed form. Unlicensed gives use of that software composition analysis for free. Thereafter, if you apply a license to that same agent, that's when the instrumentation takes hold. So one of my suggestions is to do what we're doing: Deploy the agent to as many applications as possible, with just the SCA feature turned on with no license applied, and then you can be more choosy and pick which teams will get the license applied."

"You only get one license for an application. Ours are very big, monolithic applications with millions of lines of code. We were able to apply one license to one monolithic application, which is great. We are happy with the licensing. Pricing-wise, they are industry-standard, which is fine."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Healthcare Company

University

13%

Construction Company

13%

Energy/Utilities Company

13%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Contrast Security Assess?

I was not involved in the negotiation of pricing for Contrast Security Assess, but I am somewhat familiar with setup cost and licensing. Licensing costs are fairly high compared to other DAST and S...

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What needs improvement with Contrast Security Assess?

I don't use Contrast Security Assess anymore, so I cannot comment on how it can be improved; I stopped using it four years ago, but at the time, I think the UI could be improved to be more friendly...

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What advice do you have for others considering Contrast Security Assess?

I don't remember specific metrics regarding the outcomes we saw, but I can tell that the false positive rate was a third compared to a static analysis scanner; we used to have automation testing ex...

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Overview

Contrast Security Assess is an IAST platform known for accurate vulnerability detection. It integrates into development workflows, offering real-time insights into security issues with minimal false positives, supporting legacy applications and enhancing code security visibility.

Designed to integrate seamlessly into DevOps workflows, Contrast Security Assess automates real-time vulnerability detection and reduces false positives through its powerful IAST features. By continuously monitoring vulnerabilities, it provides a robust option for securing legacy applications and identifying vulnerabilities without lengthy scans. This cloud-hosted platform supports numerous programming languages, making it versatile for security testing across enterprise environments. Users benefit from detailed reports that pinpoint exact code locations requiring remediation, enhancing speed and efficiency in addressing security concerns.

What are the key features of Contrast Security Assess?

IAST Technology: Delivers accurate vulnerability detection with reduced false positives.
Seamless Integration: Integrates into development processes, supporting real-time vulnerability detection.
Open Source Security: Analyzes third-party libraries for vulnerabilities.
Continuous Monitoring: Provides valuable insights with real-time security feedback for developers.
API Interface: Enhances operational efficiency and streamlining with minimal false positives.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Enhanced Security Visibility: Offers comprehensive insights across application environments.
Speed and Efficiency: Quick identification and remediation of vulnerabilities accelerate development.
Operational Streamlining: Seamless integration into DevOps workflows improves productivity.
Legacy Application Support: Effective for securing existing applications with ongoing monitoring.

Companies in industries requiring high levels of application security, such as finance and healthcare, implement Contrast Security Assess for its ability to enhance visibility and detect vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle. Its seamless integration with DevOps processes makes it ideal for environments that prioritize agility while maintaining stringent security standards.

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Onapsis provides cybersecurity and compliance solutions for critical business applications. It focuses on enhancing security by detecting vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Organizations increasingly rely on Onapsis to protect their business applications from potential threats. Designed to detect and mitigate threats in real-time, it ensures business continuity by integrating with existing security frameworks. Its platform offers robust insights into vulnerabilities, enabling proactive response and management of security policies tailored to enterprise needs.

What are the key features of Onapsis?

Vulnerability Management: Identifies and reports critical risks within business applications.
Compliance Automation: Ensures adherence to regulatory standards.
Real-time Threat Monitoring: Provides continuous surveillance for immediate response.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly works with existing IT infrastructure.

What benefits and ROI should you expect?

Improved Security Posture: Enhanced protection for critical assets reduces risks.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes lead to better resource allocation.
Risk Mitigation: Proactive threat identification prevents potential breaches.
Regulatory Compliance: Automated compliance reduces audit preparation time and costs.

Onapsis is implemented across industries like finance, healthcare, and manufacturing to secure ERP systems. Its role in protecting core business applications aligns with the industry-specific needs of securing sensitive data and maintaining compliance with sector regulations.

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Williams-Sonoma, Autodesk, HUAWEI, Chromeriver, RingCentral, Demandware.

Sony, US Army, Westinghouse, AXA. Galicia, Daimler, Roche, Levi's, Siemens, ABB, KPMG, Mercardo Libre, Verizon, Bacardi, Adgas, Sicpa, Whirlpool, Leaseplan

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