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GitHub vs Trend Micro Cloud App Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

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

GitHub
Ranking in Application Security Tools
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (3rd)
Trend Micro Cloud App Security
Ranking in Application Security Tools
21st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of GitHub is 0.9%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Pervez Roy - PeerSpot reviewer
Very good for collaboration on software projects
We use GitHub for code repository alongside Bitbucket GitHub is very good for collaboration on software projects. We prefer Bitbucket for commercial use, while GitHub is used for open source. You can get the differences, history of changes, and version control for various pull requests. You can…
Murali Krishnan L - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly solution with good scalability
We use the solution to block phishing, spam, and impersonated emails The solution's feature for high-profile users' domains helps us detect impersonated emails. Also, its API-based features help in easy integration. The solution is easy to integrate and has the best feature for high-profile…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The code versioning is excellent, and having a detailed log, including every change made to the code by every developer, is invaluable. It makes it so that if there is a bug or problem in the product channel, we can find exactly where it happened and how to fix it."
"The Projects Tab, which shows you the todo list and the progress for projects, is very helpful."
"GitHub's source code management is top-notch. It's easy to inspect changes and visualize code and differences. Their action system is comprehensive in terms of making changes and automation."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"I'm able to access any repository that I like, whether it's public or private."
"You can get the differences, history of changes, and version control for various pull requests."
"The versioning of the code and the tracking of changes are definitely some of my top features."
"GitHub is pure or open-source; you can access it anywhere. You can have a lot of collateral information. You can make the changes and do the reviews from one place."
"Trend Micro has DLP features in it, which separates it from other solutions."
"The solution is easy to integrate."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is its stability across all platforms."
"It has more intelligence features than other vendors."
"Our business emails are very important and Trend Micro Cloud App Security has provided a high level of protection. Additionally, there are updating the solution frequently."
"Dependable with ease of integration with other security products."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"Trend Micro Cloud App is easy to use and easy to install."
 

Cons

"The solution could have better support for the Markdown language."
"We are not able to access GitHub from our VPN."
"I would like to see some AI functionality included in GitHub, similar to the features seen in GitLab, to enhance productivity."
"It would be beneficial if GitHub provided some security scanning for new libraries to ensure that there are no viruses in it."
"GitHub should provide more integration in their next release, including integrating with Jenkins, CI/CD and Jira."
"One area for improvement in GitHub could be integration with other tools, such as test management or project management tools."
"There are still areas for improvement with GitHub Actions and their deployment workflows, as they have made significant progress but are not yet polished."
"Could be more user friendly."
"There is room for improvement in the DLP component of Trend Micro Cloud App Security."
"The price of the solution could improve by being lower."
"In the next release, I would like to see the cost go down."
"Documentation could be improved; product cost is quite high."
"It would be great if Trend Mail Cloud App Security would be joined with a web security solution, making it a multiple-network solution."
"For improvements, I think it would be great if Trend Micro Cloud App Security could enhance their product to be a single SASE solution. It should be similar to competitors like Palo Alto."
"They should provide separate corporate-level licenses for two to three instances."
"The solution's technical support services could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think, in terms of price, GitHub is okay compared to other tools."
"The private repositories are free, which is very good."
"I haven't had to pay anything for GitHub, I use the free version."
"It’s an open-source solution."
"GitHub is a cost-effective solution."
"I use the free version of the tool."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"We pay a subscription-based yearly licensing fee for the solution."
"The product's pricing is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The pricing of the solution could be better."
"The solution's price is mid-ranged."
"The price of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is expensive for regular users. There are not any hidden fees. First-time users of the solution should purchase implementation packages or professional services."
"The cost of the license is on the high side. It's a yearly subscription."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
26%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Performing Arts
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about GitHub?
The control is the most valuable feature as developers can work on a single code.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub?
I am not aware about the pricing, so I will not be able to give feedback.
What needs improvement with GitHub?
Sometimes we do not get the exact solution, and the suggested solution does not work, so GitHub could improve in that area. We have used GitHub mainly for the code generation part. That is the only...
What do you like most about Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is its stability across all platforms.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
For improvements, I think it would be great if Trend Micro Cloud App Security could enhance their product to be a single SASE solution. It should be similar to competitors like Palo Alto. The solut...
What is your primary use case for Trend Micro Cloud App Security?
We use the solution for cloud data protection, particularly for email and file-sharing systems. It integrates with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite to scan mailboxes for spam, viruses, and phi...
 

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Sample Customers

Dominion Enterprises, NASA, Braintree, SAP, CyberAgent
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, ClubCorp USA, Copa Airlines, Aava, Azra Solutions, BSN INET Co, Ltd, Carhartt
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