Klocwork vs Virsec Security Platform comparison

The compared Perforce and Virsec Systems solutions aren't in the same category. Perforce is ranked #17 in AS , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 1.3% mindshare in the category. Virsec Systems is ranked #94 in VM , and holds a 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Perforce users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Virsec Systems users who would recommend it.

Klocwork

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93% willing to recommend

Virsec Security Platform

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100% willing to recommend

Klocwork

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Categories and Ranking

Klocwork

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (17th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (15th), Static Code Analysis (3rd)

Virsec Security Platform

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (94th), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (26th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Klocwork is designed for Application Security Tools and holds a mindshare of 1.3%, down 1.4% compared to last year.
Virsec Security Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 0.3% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.

Application Security Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Klocwork	1.3%
SonarQube	16.3%
Checkmarx One	9.9%
Other	72.5%

Application Security Tools

Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Virsec Security Platform	0.3%
Wiz	6.4%
Tenable Nessus	5.0%
Other	88.3%

Vulnerability Management

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Krishna M Gopalakrishnan

Manager, Quality, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity Embedded Processing at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Experience with compliance improvements and efficiency boosts but static analysis engine shows a need for enhancement

One area for improvement is that when customers use different static analysis tools, they report more issues compared to Klocwork. The static analysis engine of Klocwork has areas that need improvement. Customers using different static analysis tools report more issues than with Klocwork, indicating that Klocwork's engine is not as superior. Klocwork should be able to analyze large codebases efficiently, supporting a desktop version for periodic small delta changes before pushing to the server.

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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

"On-the-fly analysis and incremental analysis are the best parts of Klocwork, and currently we are using both of these features very effectively."

"Klocwork is user-friendly, with a client-server architecture that provides all needed compliance."

"Klocwork has caught up to Fortify and surpassed them; they have a higher detection and false positive rate than Fortify does."

"Klocwork is a good product, but keep in mind that before building the code you have to get a report."

"The ability to create custom checkers is a plus."

"The most valuable feature of Klocwork is finding defects while you're doing the coding, similar to using spell check on Word, so you can find out defects during the development phase and you don't have to wait until the development is over to find the flaws and address the deficiencies."

"Klocwork has reduced the manual analysis for a lot of scenarios like checking for internal standards and has saved a lot of time in developing code through the on the fly analysis mode."

"Now Klocwork has completely removed this and we are very easily checking our internal standards."

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

Cons

"What needs improvement in Klocwork, compared to other products in the market, is the dashboard or reporting mechanisms that need to be a bit more flexible. The Klocwork dashboard could be improved. Though it's good, it's not as good as some of the other products in the market, which is a problem. The reporting could be more detailed and easier to sort out because sorting in Klocwork could be a bit more time-consuming, mainly when sorting defects based on filters, compared to how it's done on other tools such as Coverity."

"Modern languages, such as Angular and .NET, should be included as a part of Klocwork. They have recently added Kotlin as a part of their project, but we would like to see more languages in Klocwork. That's the reason we are using Coverity as a backup for some of the other languages."

"The way to define the rules is too complex. The definition/rules for static analysis could be automated according to various SILs, so as to avoid confusion."

"Global variables sometimes generate false positives. Variables with global scopes sometimes produce false positives, which is annoying and time consuming because I get violations from Klocwork which after personal analysis turn out to be not true."

"Now the only issue we have is that whenever we need to get the code we have to build it first. Then we can get the report."

"Klocwork does have a problem with true positives. It only found 30% of true positives in the Juliet test case."

"There are too many warnings, and it requires expertise to determine the correct category for them."

"I hope that in each new release they add new features relating to the addition of checkers, improving their analysis engines etc."

More Klocwork cons

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are other solutions on the market such as Microsoft Visual Studio. They have been adding more static code analysis features that come for free. It is getting better all the time. That is one of the possibilities is that we've been considering that we may stop using the Klocwork because it doesn't give us any added value."

"The limitation that we have is that Klocwork is licensed to certain programs, and if you want to license them to other programs, you have to pay more money."

"Klocwork is still tight on their licensing. If Klocwork would loosen up on the licensing, and where the license could be used, and how many different programs could be run on it, then we have several development programs that I would love to be able to use it for going forward."

"This solution offers competitive pricing."

"The pricing for Klocwork is very competitive if you compare it from apple to apple. It has competitive pricing regarding the licensing model and the per-license cost. Klocwork isn't a high-end investment for anyone deploying it; even SMBs can afford it. The Klocwork cost per user would depend on the license type, so I'm unable to mention a ballpark figure because it would depend on the type of installation and how the deployment will be, and the nodes to give an accurate calculation or figure. The total price depends on the package, so my company could never publish pricing for Klocwork on the website. My team first collects information from potential clients on the deployment scenario, project environment, etc., before suggesting a package for Klocwork. My rating for Klocwork in terms of pricing is a five because of its flexible license models. There's a license model for every type of organization, whether small, midsize, or enterprise, so it's a five out of five for me."

"Licensing fees are paid annually, but they also have a perpetual license."

"When it comes to licensing, the solution has two packages, one for a fixed and the other for a floating server, with the former being more cost effective than the latter."

"Klocwork should not to be quite so heavy handed on the licensing for very specific programs."

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

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

22%

Computer Software Company

Transportation Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

26%

Healthcare Company

12%

Construction Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	12

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Klocwork?

Klocwork's pricing seems attractive, as it uses a per-user license model that does not have a lot of overhead.

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What is your primary use case for Klocwork?

I work on tools such as Klocwork, LDRA, as well as Jira and Confluence, focusing more on the software quality assurance aspect. We use Klocwork for coding and aggregate checks. We use it for static...

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Overview

Klocwork detects security, safety, and reliability issues in real-time by using this static code analysis toolkit that works alongside developers, finding issues as early as possible, and integrates with teams, supporting continuous integration and actionable reporting.

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Virsec Security Platform offers advanced protection for applications by ensuring real-time detection and prevention of unknown threats. It integrates seamlessly across environments to provide robust, runtime security for critical workloads.

Specializing in memory-based attack prevention, Virsec ensures precise threat identification and mitigation with minimal impact on performance. Its deterministic approach identifies malicious activity with high accuracy, safeguarding against exploits and zero-day attacks. Trust is enhanced through transparency and actionable insights, making it a preferred choice for protecting sensitive applications.

What are the most important features of Virsec Security Platform?

Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP): Provides real-time security to prevent vulnerabilities during operation.
Memory Exploit Detection: Identifies and mitigates memory-based threats effectively.
Web Application Security: Delivers comprehensive protection against web threats.
Scalable Deployment: Easily integrates with existing infrastructure for wide-ranging protection.
Insightful Reporting: Offers detailed reports for informed decision-making.

What are the benefits and ROI of using Virsec Security Platform?

Enhanced Security Posture: Mitigates risks with pinpoint accuracy, reducing downtime.
Cost Efficiency: Lowers the total cost of ownership by minimizing breaches.
Seamless Integration: Reduces complexity and enhances existing defenses.
Improved Reliability: Increases confidence in application security through constant monitoring.
Real-time Threat Detection: Provides immediate alerts, allowing swift response to incidents.

Virsec Security Platform is particularly beneficial in industries like finance, healthcare, and government, where data protection is critical. Its implementation enhances compliance with industry standards and offers peace of mind by protecting sensitive data against sophisticated threats. The platform's adaptability to diverse environments ensures consistent, reliable security across platforms, making it an ideal fit for industries demanding robust protection measures.

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Sample Customers

ACCESS Co Ltd, Risk-AI, Winbond Electronics, Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute, University of Southern California, Alebra Technologies, SIMULIA, Risk Management Solutions, Brigham Young University, SRD, HRL

Broadcom, Allstate, Department of Homeland Security

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