Klocwork vs Virsec Security Platform comparison

The compared Perforce and Virsec Systems solutions aren't in the same category. Perforce is ranked #18 in AS , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 1.3% mindshare in the category. 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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100% willing to recommend

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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 (18th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (16th), Static Code Analysis (5th)

Virsec Security Platform

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

AnirbanSarkar

Head - Solution Management Group at Meteonic Innovation Pvt. Ltd.

Lets you find defects during the development phase, so you don't have to wait till the development is over to find and address flaws

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. What I'd like added in the next release of Klocwork is the peer code review Cahoots which used to be a part of Klocwork, and the architecture analysis and both have been taken out of Klocwork. I found the two critical for specific deployments, so if those can be brought back to Klocwork, that would be very good.

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

Pros

"The best advantage of Klocwork is the reduced setup time."

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

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

"Klocwork's most valuable feature is the static code analysis feature. It detects the potential problem earlier to allow the developer to receive feedback quickly and then address it before it becomes a problem."

"The most valuable feature of Klocwork is its reduced setup time."

"The most valuable feature is the Incremental analysis."

"The most valuable feature of Klocwork is finding defects while you're doing the coding. For example, if you have an IDE plug-in of Klocwork on Visual Studio or Eclipse, you can find the faults; similar to using spell check on Word, you can find out defects during the development phase, which means that you don't have to wait till the development is over to find the flaws and address the deficiencies. I also find language support in Klocwork good because it used to support only C, C++, C#, and Java, but now, it also supports Java scripts and Python."

"I like not having to dig through false positives. Chasing down a false positive can take anywhere from five minutes for a small easy one, then something that is complicated and goes through a whole bunch of different class cases, and it can take up to 45 minutes to an hour to find out if it is a false positive or not."

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

Cons

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

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

"Every update that we receive requires of us a lengthy and involved process."

"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."

"We bought Klocwork, but it was limited to one little program, but the program is now sort of failing. So, we have a license for usage on a program that is sort of failing, and we really can't use the license on anything else."

"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."

"Klocwork has to improve its features to stay ahead of other free solutions."

"We'd like to see integration with Agile DevOps and Agile methodologies."

More Klocwork cons

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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 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."

"This solution offers competitive pricing."

"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 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."

"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

25%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Transportation Company

Manufacturing Company

28%

Healthcare Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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 needs improvement with Klocwork?

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 improve...

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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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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

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