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Cycode vs Kiuwan comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Cycode
Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
22nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (16th), Software Supply Chain Security (10th), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (11th)
Kiuwan
Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
29th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (34th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category, the mindshare of Cycode is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kiuwan is 1.0%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cycode1.4%
Kiuwan1.0%
Other97.6%
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2014131 - PeerSpot reviewer
DevSecOps Security Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Secret scanning has strengthened our code security and now needs better container integration
Regarding container scanning, Cycode can be improved as it does not have a CLI. As a DevSecOps professional, having a CLI is a must-have for any tool to integrate it into systems. Although Cycode does have a CLI, specifically for the container scanning module, a CLI does not exist. This is why all the modules that Cycode offers cannot be fully leveraged. A CLI for the container scanning module is believed to be on Cycode's roadmap, but it is not available today. As a big enterprise dealing with many assets, Cycode being faster would be beneficial. With many assets on-boarded on Cycode, the tool sometimes becomes slow. Making Cycode faster would definitely help. Other than that, things are good.
Mustufa Bhavnagarwala - PeerSpot reviewer
CyberRisk Solution Advisor at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Though a stable tool, the UI needs improvement
Kiuwan can improve its UI a little more. The user experience can be made better. Kiuwan offers a user interface that is similar to the one offered by Windows 7 or Windows 98, which I saw when I ran the tool and tried to scan the repository to find the security issues. The product's UI has certain shortcomings, where improvements are required.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In my experience as an integrator with Cycode, the biggest advantage is that it is platform agnostic and language agnostic."
"Cycode has positively impacted the organization by saving time in the pipeline and providing one platform for secret scanning, SAST, and Infrastructure as Code facilities."
"Cycode excels in secret scanning and is brilliant at finding and identifying secrets within code."
"​We use Kiuwan to locate the source of application vulnerabilities."
"It provides value by offering options to enhance both code quality and the security of the company."
"Customer service is excellent."
"I like that I can scan the code without sending it to the Kiuwan cloud. I can do it locally on my device. When the local analyzer finishes, the results display on the dashboard in the cloud. It's essential for security purposes to be able to scan my code locally."
"The feature that I have found the most valuable in Kiuwan is the speed of scanning. Compared to other SaaS tools I have used, Kiuwan is much quicker in performing scans. I have not yet used it on a large code base, but from what I have experienced, it is efficient and accurate. Additionally, I have used it both manually and in an automated pipeline, and both methods have been effective. The speed of scanning is what makes it valuable to me."
"The solution has a continuous integration process."
"We switched because Kiuwan covers the entire SDLC; provides direct information to act upon, for the developer, architects, QA, CIO and CISO, in a few seconds; automatically, fully integrated in any CI/CD setup."
"I personally like the way it breaks down security vulnerabilities with LoC at first glance."
 

Cons

"While I appreciate the advantages of Cycode, one area for improvement is the machine learning aspect and how it can assist during AI operations."
"Regarding container scanning, Cycode can be improved as it does not have a CLI."
"Currently, Cycode does not have good container security, and while it is a full solution, companies desiring a single platform must seek additional tools to scan container images."
"The development-to-delivery phase."
"I would like to see better integration with the Visual Studio and Eclipse IDEs."
"For mobile development, we are not too experienced, and it is not the perfect tool because the integration with certain products is very manual."
"The pricing and licensing models are poor."
"Perhaps more languages supported."
"DIfferent languages, such Spanish, Portuguese, and so on."
"Improvement could be made with the integration of the programming tools."
"The QA developer and security could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Check with your account manager."
"It follows a subscription model. I think the price is somewhere in the middle."
"I recommend contacting a sales person who will create the best plan payment plan for you, as we did."
"Kiuwan is an open-source solution and free to use."
"The price of Kiuwan is lower than that of other tools on the market."
"This solution is cheaper than other tools."
"Nothing special. It's a very fair model."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
26%
Financial Services Firm
11%
University
6%
Construction Company
6%
Construction Company
12%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cycode?
I find the pricing of Cycode to be reasonable for the work being done, although I haven't compared it with other tools to provide detailed feedback about its affordability.
What needs improvement with Cycode?
While I appreciate the advantages of Cycode, one area for improvement is the machine learning aspect and how it can assist during AI operations. This tool needs capabilities for monitoring cloud co...
What is your primary use case for Cycode?
Cycode is used for our software development, maintaining clean code quality, and managing secrets within our enterprise. We write secure code by adhering to secure coding principles, ensuring that ...
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DHL, BNP Paribas, Zurich, AXA, Ernst & Young, KFC, Santander, Latam, Ferrovial
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