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We performed a comparison between Black Duck and Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Composition Analysis (SCA) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Black Duck vs. Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The installation is very easy.""It is able to drill down to the source level.""The product enables other applications to be secure.""The most valuable feature is the vulnerability scanning, and that it's easy to use.""The most valuable feature of Black Duck is the seamless integration to scan our Docker binary files, it provides us all open vulnerabilities, and it ensures a reference point from where it finds the vulnerability is up to date. For example, if there is any new vulnerability found, they are immediately available in the Black Duck. There is no delay in finding the vulnerabilities, they are called out in our code immediately.""The solution works well on Mac products.""The knowledge base and the management system are the most valuable features of Black Duck Hub. It has a very helpful management environment. They offer an editor where we can check the discovered license, which is retrieved from their knowledge base. They have a huge knowledge base build over the years. It gives you some possibilities, such as this license with possibility A could cause a vulnerability issue or a potential breach.""We accidentally use third-party library APIs, which may not be secure. Our technical team may not have the end time or expertise to figure it out. Black Duck helps us with that and saves us time."

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"The product is stable and scalable.""What's most valuable in Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is its ability to identify vulnerabilities in open-source components, especially if some critical issues exist.""I appreciate the user-friendly interface. The GUI is excellent, providing detailed information on outdated versions, including version numbers and the flow of library calls. This allows me to plan and prioritize library changes based on potential vulnerabilities, even if the affected library is indirectly used in my project. The tool offers specific guidance on addressing these issues.""One of the strong points of this solution is that it allows you to incorporate it into a CICB pipeline. It has the ability to do incremental scans. If you scan a very large application, it might take two hours to do the initial scan. The subsequent scans, as people are making changes to the app, scan the Delta and are very fast. That's a really nice implementation. The way they have incorporated the functionality of the incremental scans is something to be aware of. It is quite good. It has been very solid. We haven't really had any issues, and it does what it advertises to do very nicely.""The integration part is easy...It's a stable solution right now.""It is very easy and user friendly. It never requires any kind of technical support. You can do everything on your own.""The most valuable feature of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is the comprehensive security scan.""The customer service and support were good."

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"Due to the fact that, with our software developer life cycle, we don't need to scan our source code every day or every week. For that reason, we find the cost is too high. We might only actually use it five to ten times a year, which makes it expensive.""I would like to see more integration with other solutions, such as IntelliJ IDEA.""We have been having some issues with the latest releases where we are not able to scan our applications with the help of Black Duck.""They are giving a lot of APIs and Python scripts for certain functionalities, but instead of using APIs and Python scripts, they should provide these functionalities through the UI. Users should be able to customize and add more fields through the UI. Users should be able to add more fields and generate reports. Currently, they are not giving flexibility in the UI. They're providing a script that simply generates an Excel file or CSV file. There is no flexibility.""The product's pricing is higher compared to other competitor products.""The scanner client is limited by the size of software it can handle.""The documentation is quite scattered.""Black Duck can improve the time it takes for a scan. Most of the time it's not ideal when integrated with the live DevSecOps pipeline. We have to create a separate job to scan the library because it takes a couple of hours to scan all those libraries. The scanning could be faster."

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"Instant updates for end users to identify vulnerabilities as soon as possible will make Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis better. The UI of the solution could also be improved.""It can have better licensing models.""The quality of technical support has decreased over time, and it is not as good as it used to be.""Its pricing can be improved. It is a little bit high priced. It would be better if it was a little less expensive. It is a good tool, and we're still figuring out how to fully leverage it. There are some questions regarding whether it can scan the MuleSoft code. We don't know if this is a gap in the tool or something else. This is one thing that we're just working through right now, and I am not ready to conclude that there is a weakness there. MuleSoft is kind of its own beast, and we're trying to see how we get it to work with Checkmarx.""I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten.""In terms of areas for improvement, what could be improved in Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is pricing because customers always compare the pricing among secure DevOps solutions in the market. Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis has a lot of competitors yet its features aren't much different. Pricing is the first thing customers consider, and from a partner perspective, if you can offer affordable pricing to your customers, it's more likely you'll have a winning deal. The performance of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis also needs improvement because sometimes, it's slow, and in particular, scanning could take several hours.""I have received complaints from my customers that the pricing could be improved.""API security is an area with shortcomings that needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Depending on the use case, the cost could range from $10,000 USD to $70,000 USD."
  • "The price is quite high because the behavior of the software during the scan is similar to competing products."
  • "The price is low. It's not an expensive solution."
  • "Black Duck is more suitable if you require a lot of licensing compliance. For smaller organizations, WhiteSource is better because its pricing policies are not really suitable for huge organizations."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "I rate the product's price one on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."
  • "The pricing is a little high."
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  • "It is a little bit high priced. It would be better if it was a little less expensive."
  • "Pricing for Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis needs to be competitive."
  • "The license model is somewhat perplexing as it comprises multiple aspects that can be confusing for customers. The model is determined by the number of registered users and the number of projects being scanned, along with a third component that adds to the complexity."
  • "My customers need to pay for the licensing part, and they need to opt for an annual subscription."
  • "We don't have a license. The usage is limited to one, two, three, five, or ten people. It is currently used for all projects, and there are plans to increase its usage."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We researched Black Duck but ultimately chose WhiteSource when looking for an application security tool. WhiteSource is a software solution that enables agile open source security and license… more »
    Top Answer:The UI is the solution's most valuable feature since it allows for easy pipeline integration.
    Top Answer:I rate the product's price one on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price.
    Top Answer:I appreciate the user-friendly interface. The GUI is excellent, providing detailed information on outdated versions, including version numbers and the flow of library calls. This allows me to plan and… more »
    Top Answer:We have a license. The usage is limited to one, two, three, five, or ten people. It is currently used for all projects, and there are plans to increase its usage.
    Top Answer:Personally, I currently use it as a standalone tool without integrating it with other systems, and it meets my needs adequately. They should add a "what if" feature to the application. Currently, when… more »
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    Also Known As
    Blackduck Hub, Black Duck Protex, Black Duck Security Checker
    CxSCA
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    Overview

    Black Duck is a comprehensive solution for managing security, license compliance, and code quality risks that come from the use of open source in applications and containers. Named a leader in software composition analysis (SCA) by Forrester, Black Duck gives you unmatched visibility into third-party code, enabling you to control it across your software supply chain and throughout the application life cycle.

    Today's software is constructed using open source components and third-party libraries, tied together with custom code. Hackers target vulnerable open source components to access sensitive and valuable data, while data protection regulations become more stringent in an effort to encourage better software security practices. While all this is happening, DevOps is taking the world by storm and the burden of securing software is rapidly expanding under the purview of the developers who create it.

    Trust us, we get it. You're caught between a strong desire to innovate and a sincere dislike of having your company’s name on the news as “the most recent data breach.”

    That's why we made CxSCA, the most effective next-gen software composition analysis solution designed to help development teams ship secure software quickly while giving AppSec teams the insight and control they need to improve your software security risk posture.

    Sample Customers
    Samsung, Siemens, ScienceLogic, Noser Engineering AG, ClickFox, Dynatrace, CopperLeaf
    AXA, Liveperson, Aaron's, Playtech, Morningstar
    Top Industries
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    Manufacturing Company60%
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Healthcare Company4%
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    Energy/Utilities Company25%
    Manufacturing Company25%
    Outsourcing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm37%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Healthcare Company4%
    Company Size
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    Small Business31%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise75%
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    Small Business54%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise79%
    Buyer's Guide
    Black Duck vs. Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Black Duck vs. Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Black Duck is ranked 1st in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) with 16 reviews while Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is ranked 8th in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) with 11 reviews. Black Duck is rated 7.8, while Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Black Duck writes "Enables applications to be secure, but it must provide more open APIs". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis writes "Comprehensive security scan, helpful support, and high availability". Black Duck is most compared with Snyk, Fortify Static Code Analyzer, JFrog Xray, Mend.io and Sonatype Lifecycle, whereas Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis is most compared with JFrog Xray, Semgrep Supply Chain, Fortify Static Code Analyzer, Snyk and Mend.io. See our Black Duck vs. Checkmarx Software Composition Analysis report.

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