Coverity Static vs Tenable.io Web Application Scanning comparison

The compared Black Duck and Tenable solutions aren't in the same category. Black Duck is ranked #12 in SAST , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 2.5% mindshare in the category. Tenable is ranked #26 in AS , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Black Duck users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Tenable users who would recommend it.

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Coverity Static and Tenable.io Web Application Scanning based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Coverity Static

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (12th)

Tenable.io Web Application ...

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

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Application Security Tools (26th)

Mindshare comparison

Coverity Static and Tenable.io Web Application Scanning aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Coverity Static is designed for Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and holds a mindshare of 2.5%, down 7.4% compared to last year.
Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, on the other hand, focuses on Application Security Tools, holds 1.3% mindshare, up 1.3% since last year.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Coverity Static	2.5%
SonarQube	13.3%
Checkmarx One	8.8%
Other	75.4%

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Tenable.io Web Application Scanning	1.3%
SonarQube	11.8%
Checkmarx One	8.0%
Other	78.9%

Application Security Tools

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Sasmit Patil

Lead Information Security at GEP Worldwide at ReBIT

Helps us identify security vulnerabilities in the development phase and provides a plugin for the developer IDE

The initial setup is good. When I use the product to scan the code in the DevOps pipeline, the issue coverage can be greater, which can help speed up risk identification in the CI/CD pipeline. That is one area where improvement can be made. Corresponding steps can be taken for that. It integrates with most of the tools, like ticketing tools, configuration tools, Jenkins, and the pipeline. That is fantastic.

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Hatem Langar

Security Analyst at TOPNET

Web audits have identified vulnerabilities and now provide clear visibility into compliance gaps

We have experience with Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, and we use it as well; we have approximately ten licenses for web application scanning. We use it to find vulnerabilities, but Tenable.io Web Application Scanning does not include remediation; we remediate with other products. We use the…

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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 product has been beneficial in logging functionality, allowing me to categorize vulnerabilities based on severity. This aids in providing updated reports on subsequent scans."

"We were very comfortable with the initial setup."

"Coverity is quite stable and we haven’t had any issues or any downtime."

"It has the lowest false positives."

"This solution is easy to use."

"The product has deeper scanning capabilities."

"The solution was very simple to set up."

"The most valuable feature of Coverity is the wrapper. We use the wrapper to build the C++ component, then we use the other code analysis to analyze the code to the build object, and then send back the result to the SonarQube server. Additionally, it is a powerful capabilities solution."

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"I think Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is the best option on the market at the moment."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning provides a detailed report, identifying functions that are complex and need to be more maintainable and readable."

"It collects the vulnerabilities on the hostnames and sends them to the Tenable.io cloud. Tenable has its own cloud where Tenable.io is running, but there are many connectors to other cloud solutions. Tenable can do vulnerability scanning for other cloud managers such as Azure, Amazon, and so on."

"Now that the license is centralized, it's a significant feature to manipulate assets based on their functions."

"The most effective feature of the product is the ability to scan the entire environment."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is very easy to use, provides very reliable results, and is easily managed by someone who lacks prior knowledge, information, or experience."

"I would recommend Tenable.io Web Application Scanning to others."

"The most valuable features of Tenable.io Web Application Scanning are the integration into specific use cases and scanning. All of the features of the solution are useful."

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Cons

"Coverity's implementation cycle is very slow when integrating changes, especially for problems related to event handling and memory leaks."

"The solution is a bit complex to use in comparison to other products that have many plugins."

"Coverity is too costly, which is why we are trying other tools."

"Ideally, it would have a user-based license that does not have a restriction in the number of lines of code."

"Coverity's UI is the one thing that needs improvement."

"Coverity is not stable but it is sufficient for our organization's requirements."

"Sometimes it's a bit hard to figure out how to use the product’s UI."

"We use GitHub and Gitflow, and Coverity does not fit with Gitflow. I have to create a screen for our branches, and it's a pain for developers. It has been difficult to integrate Coverity with our system."

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"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is not very user-friendly and you need a lot of information to get proper reports. The tool's support is not very responsive."

"The dashboard could be more user-friendly."

"The technical support should be improved. Currently, some attacks are detected while others are not."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning could improve by offering faster fuzzing."

"The solution's dashboards could be improved and made more user-friendly."

"It isn't easy to manage vulnerabilities in Tenable."

"Sometimes it lags with different cloud environments."

"The market is standard for vulnerability scanning, however, the posture can be improved through Tenable's prioritization engine."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is low, and ten is high price."

"The price is competitive with other solutions."

"Depending on the usage types, one has to opt for different types of licenses from Coverity, especially to be able to use areas like report viewing or report generation."

"Coverity is very expensive."

"The licensing fees are based on the number of lines of code."

"Offers varying prices for different companies"

"This is a pretty expensive solution. The overall value of the solution could be improved if the price was reduced. Licensing is done on an annual basis."

"The solution's pricing is comparable to other products."

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"It follows the same licensing scheme as Tenable.io and Tenable. sc."

"The application is extremely affordable. There are no additional costs involved with licensing. We switched to Tenable.io Web Application Scanning from other solutions due to pricing."

"Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is expensive for small businesses."

"The price of the solution is reasonable compared to the competitors. The license cost is based on the number of users and the annual usage."

"For Tenable.io Web Application Scanning, it comes to around 6,50,000 Indian rupees, plus taxes."

"I rate the product's pricing a four out of ten."

"The pricing is okay."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

28%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	31

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

How would you decide between Coverity and Sonarqube?

We researched Coverity, but in the end, we chose SonarQube. SonarQube is a tool for reviewing code quality and security. It helps to guide our development teams during code reviews by providing rem...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Coverity?

I do not know about the pricing.

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What needs improvement with Coverity?

The price is a concern, and there are a lot of false positives coming through. Support with Coverity is adequate, but they take a longer time to respond. The core support is not straightforward, an...

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What needs improvement with Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

If there were a solution, I would like to see automation and an integrated remediation solution for vulnerability or patch management.

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What advice do you have for others considering Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

I do not understand what API approach means; I do not understand this term. I think Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is the best option on the market at the moment. My review rating for this pro...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

I think the price is expensive. We do not have an idea of how much we have to pay approximately, but comparing to other products, Tenable.io Web Application Scanning is expensive.

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Overview

Coverity gives you the speed, ease of use, accuracy, industry standards compliance, and scalability that you need to develop high-quality, secure applications. Coverity identifies critical software quality defects and security vulnerabilities in code as it’s written, early in the development process, when it’s least costly and easiest to fix. With the Code Sight integrated development environment (IDE) plugin, developers get accurate analysis in seconds in their IDE as they code. Precise actionable remediation advice and context-specific eLearning help your developers understand how to fix their prioritized issues quickly, without having to become security experts.

Coverity seamlessly integrates automated security testing into your CI/CD pipelines and supports your existing development tools and workflows. Choose where and how to do your development: on-premises or in the cloud with the Polaris Software Integrity Platform (SaaS), a highly scalable, cloud-based application security platform. Coverity supports more than 20 languages and 200 frameworks and templates.

Black Duck

Tenable.io Web Application Scanning delivers automated scanning and robust risk mitigation for diverse cloud environments, prioritizing security and compliance for modern organizations.

Tenable.io Web Application Scanning leverages scalable architecture for comprehensive vulnerability detection across applications and systems. It integrates with cloud services, providing an interface to analyze complex functions and enhance security. Detailed reports guide vulnerability management and ensure compliance with key standards.

What are the critical features of Tenable.io Web Application Scanning?

Priority Ratings: Streamlines risk assessment by ranking vulnerabilities based on severity.
Automated Scanning: Simplifies continuous security checks across environments.
Scalable Architecture: Ensures adaptability across expansive networks.
Cloud Integration: Supports various cloud platforms for consistent security.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers detailed insights into vulnerabilities and risk mitigation measures.

What benefits or ROI should users expect?

Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens defenses with thorough vulnerability analysis.
Compliance Assurance: Facilitates adherence to OWASP Top 10 and NISC standards.
Streamlined Management: Simplifies processes with a cloud-based approach.
Insightful Dashboards: Provides easy access to important security metrics.

Organizations across industries employ Tenable.io Web Application Scanning for routine vulnerability assessments, safeguarding container exposure, internal networks, and more. Dashboards and reports aid in informed decision-making, supporting comprehensive threat detection and compliance.

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SAP, Mega International, Thales Alenia Space

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