Compare Checkmarx vs. Veracode
Checkmarx is ranked 5th in Application Security with 6 reviews while Veracode is ranked 1st in Application Security with 26 reviews. Checkmarx is rated 8.0, while Veracode is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Checkmarx writes "Works well with Windows servers but no Linux support and takes too long to scan files". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veracode writes "Keys for us are the static scanning and the ability to set policy profiles specific to us". Checkmarx is most compared with SonarQube, Veracode and Micro Focus Fortify on Demand, whereas Veracode is most compared with SonarQube, Checkmarx and Micro Focus Fortify on Demand. See our Checkmarx vs. Veracode report.
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Overall, the ability to find vulnerabilities in the code is better than the tool that we were using before. Our static operation security has been able to identify more security issues since implementing this solution. The main benefit to using this solution is that we find vulnerabilities in our software before the development cycle is complete. The most valuable features of Checkmarx are the Best Fix Location and the Payments option because you can save a lot of time trying to mitigate the configuration. Using these tools can save you a lot of time. It is a stable product. Most valuable features include: ease of use, dashboard. interface and the ability to report. | We used it for performing security checks. We have many Java applications and Android applications. Essentially it was used for checking the security validations for compliance purposes. I have used this solution in multiple projects for vulnerability testing and finding security leaks within the code. The most valuable feature comes from the fact that it is cloud-based, and I can scale up without having to worry about any other infrastructure needs. We are using the Veracode tools to expose the engineers to the security vulnerabilities that were introduced with the new features, i.e. a lot faster or sooner in the development life cycle. One of the valuable features is that it gives us the option of static scanning. Most tools of this type are centered around dynamic scanning. Having a static scan is very important. It has an easy-to-use interface. Veracode provides faster scans compared to other static analysis security testing tools. It has almost completely eliminated the presence of SQLi vulnerabilities. |
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Checkmarx being Windows only is a hindrance. Another problem is: why can't I choose PostgreSQL? It would be really helpful if the level of confidence was included, with respect to identified issues. The reports are good, but they still need to be improved considering what the UI offers. With Checkmarx, normally you need to use one tool for quality and you need to use another tool for security. I understand that Checkmarx is not in the parity space because it's totally different, but they could include some free features or recommendations too. It is an expensive solution. | One of the things that we have from a reporting point of view, is that we would love to see a graphical report. If you look through a report for something that has come back from Veracode, it takes a whole lot of time to just go through all the pages of the code to figure out exactly what it says. We know certain areas don’t have the greatest security features but those are usually minor and we don’t want to see those types of notifications. Ideally, I would like better reporting that gives me a more concise and accurate description of what my pain points are, and how to get to them. I would like to see expanded coverage for supporting more platforms, frameworks, and languages. Veracode should make it easier to navigate between the solutions that they offer, i.e. between dynamic, static, and the source code analysis. We would like a way to mark entire modules as "safe." The lack of this feature hasn't stopped us previously, it just makes our task more tedious at times. That kind of feature would save us time. Veracode scans provide a higher number of false positives. The overall reporting structure is complicated, and it's difficult to understand the report. It needs more timely support for newer languages and framework versions. |
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We have a subscription license that is on a yearly basis, and it's a pretty competitive solution. It is an expensive solution. Be cautious of the one-year subscription date. Once it expires, your price will go up. | They have just streamlined the licensing and they have a number of flexible options available, so overall it is quite good, albeit pricey. They just changed their pricing model two weeks ago. They went from a per-app license to a per-megabyte license. I know that the dynamic scan was $500 per app. Static analysis was about $4500 yearly. The license is only for the number of users, it doesn't matter what data you put in there. That was the old model. I do not know how the new model works. Veracode has been fair. We use their SaaS solution and it's just an annual subscription. No issues, the pricing seems reasonable. It is pricey. There is a lot of value in the product, but it is a costly tool. I recommend going for a one-year licensing with CA, because currently they are the leaders in this field with more features and a much better turn around time with a cheaper position, but there are a lot of new companies coming up in the market and they are building up their platforms. Costs are reasonable. No special infrastructure is required and the license model is good. I think the pricing is in line with the rest of the tools. I think you get what you pay for. It is certainly not inexpensive, but the value proposition is there. There are certainly cheaper tools, but I don't think we'd be getting the support that we get with those, and that is what separates this product from the others. |
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Checkmarx CxSAST is a highly accurate and flexible Static Code Analysis product that allows organizations to automatically scan un-compiled / un-built code and identify hundreds of security vulnerabilities in all major coding languages. CxSAST is available as a standalone product and can be effectively integrated into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to streamline detection and remediation. CxSAST can be deployed on-premise in a private data center or hosted via a public cloud. | Veracode covers all your Application Security needs in one solution through a combination of five analysis types; static analysis, dynamic analysis, software composition analysis, interactive application security testing, and penetration testing. Unlike on-premise solutions that are hard to scale and focused on finding rather than fixing, Veracode comprises a unique combination of SaaS technology and on-demand expertise that enables DevSecOps through integration with your pipeline, and empowers developers to find and fix security defects. | ||
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Learn more about Checkmarx | Keep your software secure Application security starts with secure code. Find out more about the benefits of using Veracode to keep your software secure throughout the development lifecycle. | ||
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| YIT, Salesforce, Coca-Cola, SAP, U.S. Army, Liveperson, Playtech Case Study: Liveperson Implements Innovative Secure SDLC | State of Missouri, Rekner | ||
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Financial Services Firm57% Software R&D Company14% Engineering Company14% Comms Service Provider14% Software R&D Company38% Comms Service Provider14% Financial Services Firm9% Media Company5% | Financial Services Firm31% Insurance Company15% Healthcare Company8% Retailer8% Software R&D Company41% Comms Service Provider12% Financial Services Firm6% Media Company6% | ||
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Small Business36% Midsize Enterprise20% Large Enterprise44% Small Business28% Midsize Enterprise5% Large Enterprise67% | Small Business21% Midsize Enterprise25% Large Enterprise55% Small Business16% Midsize Enterprise9% Large Enterprise75% | ||
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