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HCL AppScan vs Trend Micro Cloud App Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

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

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)
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 June 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.7%, up from 2.7% 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

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…
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 most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is scanning QR codes."
"The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is its integration with the SDLC, particularly during the coding phase."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is Postman."
"We are now deploying less defects to production."
"You can easily find particular features and functions through the UI."
"It has certainly helped us find vulnerabilities in our software, so this is priceless in the end."
"The solution offers services in a few specific development languages."
"The solution is cheap."
"Trend Micro has DLP features in it, which separates it from other solutions."
"I find Trend Micro Cloud App Security useful for scanning our email boxes. We can scan them one by one, which is a good feature. It's not just gateway-level protection - we integrate the email system with it. They have special protection and parameters for phishing emails."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Cloud App Security is its stability across all platforms."
"Trend Micro Cloud App is easy to use and easy to install."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"Dependable with ease of integration with other security products."
"The solution is easy to integrate."
 

Cons

"The dashboard, for AppScan or the Fortified fast tool, which we use needs to be improved."
"We would like to integrate with some of the other reporting tools that we're planning to use in the future."
"If HCL AppScan is able to alert the clients over email once the scan is complete, it would be great. Right now, HCL AppScan doesn't let me know if the scanning part is finished or not, because of which I have to come back and check mostly."
"It has crashed at times."
"Sometimes it doesn't work so well."
"The solution often has a high number of false positives. It's an aspect they really need to improve upon."
"We have experienced challenges when trying to integrate this solution with other products. When you compare it with the other SecOps products, the quality of the output is too low. It is not a new-age product. It is very outdated."
"They have to improve support."
"It would be great if Trend Mail Cloud App Security would be joined with a web security solution, making it a multiple-network solution."
"The solution's technical support services could be better."
"Documentation could be improved; product cost is quite high."
"The granulation of the policy setup needs to be better. Right now, it is too basic."
"There is room for improvement in the DLP component of Trend Micro Cloud App Security."
"In the next release, I would like to see the cost go down."
"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 price of the solution could improve by being lower."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has premium pricing and could be more competitive."
"Pricing was the main reason that we went ahead with this solution as they were the lowest in the market."
"AppScan is a little bit expensive. IBM needs to work a little bit on the pricing model, decreasing the license cost."
"I rate the product's price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high. HCL AppScan is an expensive tool."
"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 solution is cheap."
"HCL AppScan is expensive."
"The price is very expensive."
"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 product's pricing is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The pricing of the solution could be better."
"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
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
40%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
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...
 

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
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, ClubCorp USA, Copa Airlines, Aava, Azra Solutions, BSN INET Co, Ltd, Carhartt
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