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Digital.ai Application Security vs HCL AppScan comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Digital.ai Application Secu...
Ranking in Application Security Tools
36th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HCL AppScan
Ranking in Application Security Tools
15th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
43
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (15th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of Digital.ai Application Security is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.7%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Security Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Arne Dormaels - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to improve knowledge on software security
I used the tool to prepare for the interview as a Business Developer. It helped me improve my understanding on software security.  I would like the tool to integrate AI and automation that is dedicated to detecting software vulnerabilities.  I have used the tool for two weeks.  I would rate the…
Sthembiso Zondi - PeerSpot reviewer
Has a straightforward setup process and valuable security features
We use AppScan primarily for security testing and performance monitoring across our systems The product's features for comprehensive code analysis (static) and live environment testing (dynamic) have significantly enhanced our ability to identify and address vulnerabilities, improving overall…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I used the tool to prepare for the interview as a Business Developer. It helped me improve my understanding on software security."
"It provides a better integration for our ecosystem."
"The static scans are good, and the SaaS as well."
"It's generally a very user-friendly tool. Anyone can easily learn how to scan"
"There's extensive functionality with custom rules and a custom knowledge base."
"It has certainly helped us find vulnerabilities in our software, so this is priceless in the end."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the scanning or security part."
"We leverage it as a quality check against code."
"It is easy it is to use. It is quick to find things, because of the code scanning tools. It's quite simple to use and it is very good the way it reports the findings."
 

Cons

"I would like the tool to integrate AI and automation that is dedicated to detecting software vulnerabilities."
"The dashboard, for AppScan or the Fortified fast tool, which we use needs to be improved."
"They could add a software component analysis tool."
"The databases for HCL are small and have room for improvement."
"HCL AppScan needs to improve security."
"The solution could improve by having a mobile version."
"Visibility is an issue for us. Our partners do not know we have integrations with some of IBM products."
"IBM Security AppScan needs to add performance optimization for quickly scanning the target web applications."
"The penetration testing feature should be included."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. The product's pricing is expensive compared to the features that they offer."
"The price of HCL AppScan is okay, in my opinion. You just buy HCL AppScan and don't pay anything anymore, meaning it is just a one-time purchase."
"The price is very expensive."
"AppScan is a little bit expensive. IBM needs to work a little bit on the pricing model, decreasing the license cost."
"The product has premium pricing and could be more competitive."
"With the features, that they offer, and the support, they offer, AppScan pricing is on a higher level."
"The product is moderately priced, though it's an investment due to extensive code analysis needs."
"The tool was expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
29%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about HCL AppScan?
The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is its integration with the SDLC, particularly during the coding phase.
What needs improvement with HCL AppScan?
AppScan needs to improve its handling of false positives. It also requires enhancements in customer support, similar to what Veracode provides. Regularly scheduling calls with clients to discuss fe...
What is your primary use case for HCL AppScan?
The primary use case for AppScan is for security purposes. I compare AppScan with other tools such as Veracode. We use AppScan for vulnerability detection and auto-remediation of vulnerabilities wi...
 

Also Known As

Arxan Application Protection, Digital.ai Application Protection
IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan
 

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Sample Customers

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