HCL AppScan vs Virsec Security Platform comparison

HCLSoftware and Virsec Systems are both solutions in the Application Security Tools category. HCLSoftware is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.3, while Virsec Systems is ranked #40. HCLSoftware holds a 2.5% mindshare in AS, compared to Virsec Systems’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Virsec Systems users who would recommend it.

HCL AppScan

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84% willing to recommend

Virsec Security Platform

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100% willing to recommend

HCL AppScan

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Categories and Ranking

HCL AppScan

Ranking in Application Security Tools

15th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (14th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (1st)

Virsec Security Platform

Ranking in Application Security Tools

40th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (78th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (39th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.5%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Virsec Security Platform is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Security Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HCL AppScan	2.5%
Virsec Security Platform	0.3%
Other	97.2%

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Gladwin Christian

QA manager at SmartStream Technologies ltd.

A useful tool to scan applications that can be easily installed

Given that we have been using HCL AppScan for many years, I think the setup process is not difficult at all. Sometimes, some issues stop or prevent my company from moving forward with the product's setup phase. We have to call HCL's support team and engage in long discussions to smoothly carry out the setup phase. In general, the product's setup phase is not difficult in our company. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The licenses for the solution are available only on cloud deployments nowadays. The solution is already installed in our environment. Every time a new release or software comes out from HCL, our company does a scan, which takes maybe a day or two.

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KevinMcCarthy

Security Manager at Klearnow

Helps with Zero-day protection

We use the solution for Zero-day protection. The solution stops any kind of remote code execution. The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load. I have been using the product for a year. I would rate the tool's stability a six out of ten. I would…

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."

"We are now deploying less defects to production."

"The security and the dashboard are the most valuable features."

"AppScan is stable."

"You can easily find particular features and functions through the UI."

"The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is scanning QR codes."

"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."

"It has certainly helped us find vulnerabilities in our software, so this is priceless in the end."

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"We use the solution for Zero-day protection."

Cons

"The solution needs to improve in some areas. The tool needs to add more languages. It also needs to improve its speed."

"Scans become slow on large websites."

"The solution often has a high number of false positives. It's an aspect they really need to improve upon."

"The penetration testing feature should be included."

"The solution's scalability can be a matter of concern because one license runs on one machine only."

"There are so many lines of code with so many different categories that I am likely to get lost. "

"They have to improve support."

"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."

More HCL AppScan cons

"The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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 solution is cheap."

"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."

"HCL AppScan is expensive."

"Pricing was the main reason that we went ahead with this solution as they were the lowest in the market."

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"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

29%

Healthcare Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	31

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Also Known As

IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan

Virsec

Overview

IBM Security AppScan enhances web application security and mobile application security, improves application security program management and strengthens regulatory compliance. By scanning your web and mobile applications prior to deployment, AppScan enables you to identify security vulnerabilities and generate reports and fix recommendations.

HCLSoftware

Virsec Security Platform (VSP) is an enterprise cybersecurity solution that continuously protects application, web and host workloads against advanced cyber threats and neutralizes zero-day exploits with zero dwell time (milliseconds). The Virsec Security Platform (VSP) aligns with Zero Trust Architectural approaches and presents a portfolio of compensating security controls that automate the enforcement of runtime execution of authorized processes, scripts, libraries and dependencies that harden Windows and Linux Host OS (Operating System) server, application, and web workloads at runtime.

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Sample Customers

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

Broadcom, Allstate, Department of Homeland Security

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