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HCL AppScan vs Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

HCL AppScan
Ranking in Application Security Tools
23rd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (19th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (7th)
Trellix IVX for Enterprise ...
Ranking in Application Security Tools
30th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.3%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications is 0.4%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
HCL AppScan2.3%
Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications0.4%
Other97.3%
Application Security Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Ravi Khanchandani - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder Director at Techsa Services
Has improved identification of encryption and authentication issues across cloud and on-prem applications
During the learning curve of onboarding HCL AppScan, we learned that HCL has altered the portfolio and now offers HCL AppScan 360, which has a much better look and feel with an improved user interface. However, there is one feature called SCA, which stands for Software Composition Analysis, that could be improved. When I'm doing an application scan, HCL AppScan has the ability to generate information about what components are in use. For example, if I'm scanning a web application, it shows me the various components being used. It tells me whether I have Java libraries, .NET frameworks, or other log management libraries such as Log4j, and what versions of those specific components are present. I would like to see more detailed reports from the tool. Currently, you can find out the components belonging to a specific software, but if detailed reporting became available, you would be in a better position to identify vulnerabilities. For instance, I could identify that I had the Log4j vulnerability and know that I need to fix my application accordingly. If they add the features I'm describing, I would consider giving them a higher rating. However, I've only been experienced with the product for three months.
HA
General Manager at CyberTech Computer
Long-term endpoint security has protected our organization from ransomware and data loss
Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications Collaboration is not something we are currently using. We are not using FireEye Email Security right now. We are not using the cloud version of this product. It is not difficult to manage because our team is very well trained and aware of Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications endpoint security because we have been using it for more than 20 years. Our team is very well trained on the endpoint security. However, because we have a very distributed architecture of our organization, it is very difficult to change or replace on laptop or desktop computers. At most, only two or three engineers are involved. Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications is very robust and easy to handle data loss protection, which are very good features. We are also using Fortinet products. The vendor team is also monitoring and does proactive measures to protect from ransomware and other security threats. We have a service level agreement with the local vendor to maintain the solution and solve other issues. The overall review rating for this product is 8 out of 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Scalability, and it's a very powerful tool."
"AppScan's most valuable features include its ability to identify vulnerabilities accurately, provide detailed remediation steps, and the newly introduced AI-powered features that enhance its functionality further."
"The product has valuable features for static and dynamic testing."
"Now we just send it to AppScan and we can do other stuff like defining processes or dealing with management issues."
"This solution saves us time due to the low number of false positives detected."
"HCL AppScan has helped us improve our security posture, as we've been able to identify quite a few issues."
"IBM AppScan has made our work easy, as we can do four to five scans of websites at a time, which saves time when it comes to vulnerability."
"The support I have received has been good."
"Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications is very robust and easy to handle data loss protection, which are very good features."
"We actually saw reduced incidents with Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications, and it has reduced the response time for us because if there is a detection of high severity, Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications detects it quickly and we are able to respond to it promptly."
"Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications positively impacts my organization by increasing security and reducing time, especially by using threat intelligence to validate signatures across all platforms, thus minimizing manual work."
"Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications has positively impacted my organization over the past four years, serving as one of the best security tools I have used."
 

Cons

"Improving usability could enhance the overall experience with AppScan. It would be beneficial to make the solution more user-friendly, ensuring that everyone can easily navigate and utilize its features."
"I think it's a little bit complex, and that's quite a common issue with most of the IBM products."
"Better detection of DOM-based XSS Better remediation guidance using code examples and contexts"
"Improvement can be done as per customer requirements."
"The tool should improve its output. Scanning is not a challenge anymore since there are many such tools available in the market. The product needs to focus on how its output is being used by end users. It should be also more user-friendly. One of the major challenges is in the tool's integration with applications that need to be scanned. Sometimes, the scanning is not proper."
"There are so many lines of code with so many different categories that I am likely to get lost. ​"
"The solution needs to improve in some areas. The tool needs to add more languages. It also needs to improve its speed."
"We would like to see a check in the specific vulnerabilities in mobile applications or rooted devices, such as jailbreaking devices."
"I think Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications can be improved by adding more involvement of artificial intelligence."
"Overall I find the platform useful; however, there should be ease of navigation and more actionable reporting to make investigations faster and the overall experience more efficient."
"The weak side is that it sometimes slows down the desktop computer or laptop computer."
"Customer support for Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications is very good in theory. However, you must follow up with them for weeks and weeks for a single issue."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is very expensive."
"Our clients are willing to pay the extra money. It is expensive."
"The solution is cheap."
"The product has premium pricing and could be more competitive."
"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."
"Pricing was the main reason that we went ahead with this solution as they were the lowest in the market."
"The tool was expensive."
"The product is moderately priced, though it's an investment due to extensive code analysis needs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise31
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HCL AppScan?
During the learning curve of onboarding HCL AppScan, we learned that HCL has altered the portfolio and now offers HCL AppScan 360, which has a much better look and feel with an improved user interf...
What is your primary use case for HCL AppScan?
I'm currently working with BigFix and HCL AppScan. At least three people in my company are using HCL AppScan. Since we are a reseller, we run it in both lab environments and live production applica...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HCL AppScan?
AppScan is considered more cost-effective than Veracode, although I have not updated the exact pricing details. Companies often choose based on budget constraints, with Veracode being on the higher...
What needs improvement with Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications?
Endpoint services in Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications can occasionally stop and require manual intervention. Content updates such as DAT and AMCore require troubleshooting in some environmen...
What is your primary use case for Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications?
We have been using Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications for one of our clients, and the console is quite intuitive. Day-to-day operations such as reviewing detection, managing endpoints, and cre...
What advice do you have for others considering Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications?
We actually saw reduced incidents with Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applications. It has reduced the response time for us. If there is a detection of high severity, Trellix IVX for Enterprise Applica...
 

Also Known As

IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan
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Sample Customers

Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT
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