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OpenText Static Application Security Testing vs Sonatype Lifecycle comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.8
OpenText Static Application Security Testing received mixed reviews, praising cost savings and partnerships, but highlighting challenges in quantifying ROI.
Sentiment score
7.0
Sonatype Lifecycle boosts security and productivity by reducing vulnerabilities, cutting costs, and enhancing integration and compliance for users.
The open-source section of the code lifecycle is being automatically secured by Sonatype Lifecycle, which also offers a firewall for these repositories and SBOM manager.
Presales Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
We have seen cost savings and efficiency improvements as we now know what happens in what was previously a black box.
Principal DevSecOPs at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
Generally positive with dedicated teams, though some seek improvements in ticket system and responsiveness for OpenText support.
Sentiment score
5.7
Sonatype Lifecycle’s customer service is responsive and helpful, ensuring consistent support, though some delays occur with feature updates.
The customer service and support for Fortify Static Code Analyzer are better than those for LoadRunner.
CTO at Marco Technology
The technical support has been good because we always received answers to our questions.
Manager at DTEK
They are helpful when we raise any tickets.
Principal DevSecOPs at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Technical support from Sonatype is not much needed.
DevOps engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Customer support is responsive, typically replying in under two hours
Presales Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
OpenText SAST is scalable for various project sizes but needs improvement in speed and infrastructure management.
Sentiment score
7.0
Sonatype Lifecycle efficiently scales across environments, though improvements are needed in cluster support and active-passive setups.
Fortify Static Code Analyzer integrates well and is scalable.
CTO at Marco Technology
JFrog is easier to configure for high availability as it does not require extra components.
Analista De Sistemas at Dataprev
The scalability of Sonatype Lifecycle is robust, especially with its SaaS offering and ease of resource scaling, whether horizontally or vertically.
Presales Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
OpenText Static Application Security Testing is reliable and stable, with improvements since version 19.10, and benefits from proper training.
Sentiment score
8.0
Sonatype Lifecycle is stable and reliable with minimal downtime, praised for its consistent performance and easy maintenance.
The stability of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is generally good.
CTO at Marco Technology
I would rate the product stability as an eight.
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Sonatype Lifecycle is very stable, especially in the binary repository management use case for managing binary artifacts.
Analista De Sistemas at Dataprev
Sonatype Lifecycle is stable technologically with minimal encountered issues.
Presales Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
 

Room For Improvement

OpenText SAST faces high costs, complex use, false positives, and needs better integration, language support, and feature enhancements.
Sonatype Lifecycle requires a user-friendly interface, better integration, documentation, performance, clarity in licensing, and expanded language support.
We would appreciate if the AI could give us more information about improvements and reduce the number of false positives, but this solution doesn't have this function yet.
Manager at DTEK
It should be easier to install, perhaps through a container-based approach where everything is combined into one image or pack of containers.
CTO at Marco Technology
It would be really helpful to include trending vulnerabilities and how to manage them.
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
We also noticed a lack of detailed information for configuring Sonatype Lifecycle for high availability and data recovery.
Analista De Sistemas at Dataprev
The visibility and clarity instructions are lacking. Users, especially those less experienced, are often baffled by the breadth of Sonatype Lifecycle Nexus IQ server's capabilities and may not know where to start.
Presales Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
Sonatype Container can accommodate bigger file sizes for artifacts and improve performance, especially when dealing with large files.
DevOps engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users find OpenText Static Application Security Testing's pricing high but consider it economical compared to other major solutions.
Sonatype Lifecycle pricing is reasonable for features and security but varies based on deployment, add-ons, and user numbers.
The pricing of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is good, with a flexible model that allows customers to choose a setup that suits their needs.
CTO at Marco Technology
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good.
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
For larger numbers like our case with 1,000 user licenses, JFrog becomes much more cost-effective, roughly ten times cheaper than Sonatype.
Analista De Sistemas at Dataprev
The price and cost revolve primarily around the deployment aspect.
Presales Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
 

Valuable Features

OpenText SAST enhances security by automating vulnerability detection, integrating across tools, and providing detailed remediation and compliance guidance.
Sonatype Lifecycle provides comprehensive scanning, real-time data, and seamless integration with DevOps tools for effective vulnerability management.
Fortify Static Code Analyzer has the capability of giving fewer false positives compared to other tools.
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
The most valuable feature of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is its extensive language support, covering many languages from legacy ones to the newest.
CTO at Marco Technology
The most impactful feature of Fortify Static Code Analyzer in identifying vulnerabilities is the ratio of total number of vulnerabilities to false positives.
Manager at DTEK
The integration into our CICD pipeline enables us to continuously monitor code changes and identify new vulnerabilities.
Principal DevSecOPs at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
The most valuable feature for us is Sonatype Lifecycle's capability in identifying vulnerabilities.
Analista De Sistemas at Dataprev
Its management features are effective, and the UI is clear, making it easy to upload and manage artifacts.
DevOps engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

OpenText Static Application...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Static Code Analysis (4th)
Sonatype Lifecycle
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (12th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (6th), Cloud Cost Management (10th), Software Supply Chain Security (6th), AI Software Development (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. OpenText Static Application Security Testing is designed for Static Code Analysis and holds a mindshare of 6.4%, down 11.3% compared to last year.
Sonatype Lifecycle, on the other hand, focuses on Software Composition Analysis (SCA), holds 4.7% mindshare, down 5.0% since last year.
Static Code Analysis Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
OpenText Static Application Security Testing6.4%
Veracode13.3%
Checkmarx One10.1%
Other70.19999999999999%
Static Code Analysis
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sonatype Lifecycle4.7%
Black Duck SCA11.7%
Snyk10.5%
Other73.1%
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
 

Featured Reviews

DK
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Focuses on detailed scans to find critical vulnerabilities while ensuring minimal false positives
I think Fortify Static Code Analyzer could be improved by updating the number of rule packs according to the latest vulnerabilities we find each year. We have updated to a version that is one less than the current latest version. It would be really helpful to include trending vulnerabilities and how to manage them. While it includes all the OWASP top factors, AI has come into the picture, so those updates should also be considered. I haven't thought much about additional features for improvement since I am using it daily. Most of our work revolves around scanning and providing the results, which sometimes feels like a crunch. However, I believe rule pack updates should be implemented. It feels easy to upgrade to the latest version as well.
@RahulVerma  - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd
Compliance used to slow us down. Sonatype Lifecycle turned it into an automated, streamlined step that accelerates delivery instead of blocking it.
Sonatype Lifecycle already does a nice job, but as you use it, you can’t help but notice a few spots where it could feel even smoother. Imagine opening it and immediately seeing a clearer, friendlier dashboard that tells you exactly what deserves your attention without digging around. As you move through your workflow, it would be great if the tool connected more naturally with what you’re already using, so everything just flows. And when an issue pops up, instead of leaving you guessing, it could guide you through what to do next in a way that feels simple and supportive. Even having a bit more visibility into anything happening behind the scenes would make the experience feel more complete. It’s already strong, but with touches like these, it could feel even more helpful and intuitive in everyday use.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
28%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
24%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise31
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
Integrating the Fortify Static Code Analyzer into our software development lifecycle was straightforward. It highlights important information beyond just syntax errors. It identifies issues like pa...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good. We have the scan machines, and we are planning to request more from Micro Focus now. We have calls every month or every oth...
What needs improvement with Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
I think Fortify Static Code Analyzer could be improved by updating the number of rule packs according to the latest vulnerabilities we find each year. We have updated to a version that is one less ...
How does Sonatype Nexus Lifecycle compare with SonarQube?
We like the data that Sonatype Nexus Lifecycle consistently delivers. This solution helps us in fixing and understanding the issues a lot quicker. The policy engine allows you to set up different t...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sonatype Nexus Lifecycle?
From my experience, the licensing side is pretty straightforward to handle. Most of the cost and pricing considerations really come down to how the solution is deployed. Since we work with partners...
What needs improvement with Sonatype Nexus Lifecycle?
Sonatype Lifecycle already does a nice job, but as you use it, you can’t help but notice a few spots where it could feel even smoother. Imagine opening it and immediately seeing a clearer, friendli...
 

Also Known As

Fortify Static Code Analysis SAST
Sonatype Nexus Lifecycle, Nexus Lifecycle, Sonatype Container
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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Genome.One, Blackboard, Crediterform, Crosskey, Intuit, Progress Software, Qualys, Liberty Mutual Insurance
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