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RSA Archer vs Snyk comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2025

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
7.1
RSA Archer streamlines operations by automating processes, centralizing data, and enhancing risk management for high ROI and cost savings.
Sentiment score
6.4
Snyk improves productivity by rapidly identifying vulnerabilities and reducing critical issues, enhancing security confidence despite initial setup adjustments.
It relates to the effectiveness of employees and the time taken to complete tasks manually versus using the RSA system.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Users experience varied satisfaction with RSA Archer support, appreciating prompt assistance but sometimes requiring escalation for complex issues.
Sentiment score
7.5
Snyk's customer service is praised for responsiveness and helpfulness, though some areas like response time need improvement.
The response time from RSA Archer's support team is not an issue; usually, there's no problem getting a timely response, but there could be more knowledgeable agents available.
They are responsive and perform well in technical support.
We could understand the implementation of the product and other features without the need for human interaction.
Our long-standing association has ensured smooth communication, resulting in favorable support experiences and satisfactory issue resolution.
Their response time aligns with their SLA commitments.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
RSA Archer offers scalable solutions for multiple organizations, though effectiveness varies with strategy, deployment, and resource management.
Sentiment score
7.2
Snyk offers excellent scalability and integration, despite occasional scan speed and UI issues, supporting large-scale deployments efficiently.
Scalability depends on the number of servers, including web and service servers.
The level of scalability depends on customization and how skillful our customization team is.
Snyk allows for scaling across large organizations, accommodating tens of thousands of applications and over 60,000 repositories.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.1
RSA Archer is stable and improved, though performance varies with resources and user load, rating around seven to eight.
Sentiment score
7.8
Snyk is stable and reliable despite some documentation gaps, occasional bugs, and update issues, with generally high user ratings.
Performance issues arise mainly since it is not a core service for most organizations, so the resources provided are fewer.
The tool has stability, and it allows me to automate whatever process I have.
 

Room For Improvement

RSA Archer struggles with outdated interface, complex workflows, costly updates, and lacks intuitive design and efficient integrations.
Snyk should enhance integration, expand language support, improve documentation, and refine features for better efficiency and usability.
A remaining area for improvement is integration. There should be built-in integration mechanisms, for example, for organizations switching from platforms like ServiceNow to Archer, instead of custom integrations for each client.
While the AI features are emerging and the cost is comparatively low, it's not yet up to the market standard.
It would be helpful if RSA Archer had the capability for two-way integration because, in any information technology area, having the ability to provide feedback is beneficial.
As we are moving toward GenAI, we expect Snyk to leverage AI features to improve code scanning findings.
It lacks the ability to select branches on its Web UI, forcing users to rely on CLI or CI/CD for that functionality.
The inclusion of AI to remove false positives would be beneficial.
 

Setup Cost

RSA Archer is costly but valued for flexibility and functionality, appealing more to large enterprises than smaller ones.
Snyk's scalable enterprise pricing is viewed as fair and cost-effective, offering transparency and valuable features like single sign-on.
after comparing it with other products in the market, I would rate it around six or seven out of ten, as the price is relative.
Snyk is less expensive.
After negotiations, we received a special package with a good price point.
Snyk is recognized as the cheapest option we have evaluated.
 

Valuable Features

RSA Archer enhances governance, risk, and compliance with configurable modules, automation, robust security, and strong reporting, appealing to users.
Snyk provides effortless, cost-effective security with seamless integration, accurate database, real-time alerts, and automated vulnerability management across multiple languages.
In the banking sector, Archer has been used to automate processes such as business continuity management, transitioning from manual processes to automated systems.
The tool has stability, and it allows me to automate whatever process I have.
This allows us to show end users and management where the issues lie and effectively demonstrate accountability and visibility in compliance.
Our integration of Snyk into GitHub allows us to automatically scan codebases and identify issues, which has improved efficiency.
Snyk helps detect vulnerabilities before code moves to production, allowing for integration with DevOps and providing a shift-left advantage by identifying and fixing bugs before deployment.
I appreciate the UI. It is simple, fast, and I value the precision in the tests.
 

Categories and Ranking

RSA Archer
Ranking in GRC
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
IT Governance (1st), IT Vendor Risk Management (4th)
Snyk
Ranking in GRC
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability (18th), Application Security Tools (6th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (8th), Cloud Management (14th), Vulnerability Management (14th), Container Security (6th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (1st), Software Development Analytics (2nd), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (15th), DevSecOps (2nd), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the GRC category, the mindshare of RSA Archer is 12.8%, down from 16.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Snyk is 1.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
RSA Archer12.8%
Snyk1.4%
Other85.8%
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

IMRAN ALMARZOOQI - PeerSpot reviewer
Automates compliance management effectively but needs improved interface and dashboards
The tool basically automates whatever processes you already have, so I cannot specify improvements in that regard. However, my main issue with Archer is the graphics. The graphics have always been lacking. I always need to depend on another tool to read information from Archer to have better dashboards. It is like using Linux, and it has a Linux mindset and interface. I want to use Archer for top management and CEOs, but it looks too technical, and the dashboards are not really friendly. They are bulky, like opening an old Nintendo system from nineteen-ninety. The management agrees that Archer lacks in terms of presentation and dashboarding. It is complex, not user-friendly, and bulky. The interface just looks old.
meetharoon - PeerSpot reviewer
Affordable tool boosts code scanning efficiency but faces integration hurdles
I lead a code security practice for our organization. We integrated Snyk into our GitHub, using CLI to automatically scan codebases and identify issues. We are a large organization with three independent entities, consolidating Snyk across all entities.  We also provide access through numerous…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Insurance Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about RSA Archer?
It has various valuable features. For example, showing us if a control aligns with specific standards or frameworks helps us understand it better and verify its compliance.
What needs improvement with RSA Archer?
While it provides benefits in terms of security, the pricing is a bit higher than customers typically expect. It would be helpful if RSA Archer had the capability for two-way integration because, i...
What is your primary use case for RSA Archer?
Regarding the compliance, risk, and governance tools, I am comfortable discussing the tools in the GRC category. The specific module from ServiceNow is the ServiceNow Compliance, Risk, and Governan...
How does Snyk compare with SonarQube?
Snyk does a great job identifying and reducing vulnerabilities. This solution is fully automated and monitors 24/7 to find any issues reported on the internet. It will store dependencies that you a...
What do you like most about Snyk?
The most effective feature in securing project dependencies stems from its ability to highlight security vulnerabilities.
What needs improvement with Snyk?
There are a lot of false positives that need to be identified and separated. The inclusion of AI to remove false positives would be beneficial. So far, I've not seen any AI features to enhance vuln...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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