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We performed a comparison between HCL AppScan and Kiuwan based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Security Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed HCL AppScan vs. Kiuwan Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The product has valuable features for static and dynamic testing.""The most valuable feature of the solution is Postman.""The reporting part is the most valuable feature.""It provides a better integration for our ecosystem.""It identifies all the URLs and domains on its own and then performs tests and provides the results.""There's extensive functionality with custom rules and a custom knowledge base.""It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution...The initial setup or installation of HCL AppScan is easy.""You can easily find particular features and functions through the UI."

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"I like that I can scan the code without sending it to the Kiuwan cloud. I can do it locally on my device. When the local analyzer finishes, the results display on the dashboard in the cloud. It's essential for security purposes to be able to scan my code locally.""I have found the security and QA in the source code to be most valuable.""The feature that I have found the most valuable in Kiuwan is the speed of scanning. Compared to other SaaS tools I have used, Kiuwan is much quicker in performing scans. I have not yet used it on a large code base, but from what I have experienced, it is efficient and accurate. Additionally, I have used it both manually and in an automated pipeline, and both methods have been effective. The speed of scanning is what makes it valuable to me.""​We use Kiuwan to locate the source of application vulnerabilities.""I've tried many open source applications and the remediation or correction actions that were provided by Kiuwan were very good in comparison.""Lifecycle features, because they permit us to show non-technical people the risk and costs hidden into the code due to bad programming practices.""The solution offers very good technical support.""I like that it provides a detailed report that lets you know the risk index and the vulnerability."

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Cons
"The pricing has room for improvement.""The solution's scalability can be a matter of concern because one license runs on one machine only.""We have experienced challenges when trying to integrate this solution with other products. When you compare it with the other SecOps products, the quality of the output is too low. It is not a new-age product. It is very outdated.""In future releases, I would like to see more aggressive reports. I would also like to see less false positives.""We would like to integrate with some of the other reporting tools that we're planning to use in the future.""The solution could improve by having a mobile version.""If HCL AppScan is able to alert the clients over email once the scan is complete, it would be great. Right now, HCL AppScan doesn't let me know if the scanning part is finished or not, because of which I have to come back and check mostly.""HCL AppScan needs to improve security."

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"It could improve its scalability abilities.""The configuration hasn't been that good.""Integration of the programming tools could be improved.""It would be beneficial to streamline calls and transitions seamlessly for improved functionality.""I would like to see better integration with the Visual Studio and Eclipse IDEs.""The solution seems to give us a lot of false positives. This could be improved quite a bit.""DIfferent languages, such Spanish, Portuguese, and so on.""The development-to-delivery phase."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "AppScan is a little bit expensive. IBM needs to work a little bit on the pricing model, decreasing the license cost."
  • "With the features, that they offer, and the support, they offer, AppScan pricing is on a higher level."
  • "Pricing was the main reason that we went ahead with this solution as they were the lowest in the market."
  • "HCL AppScan is expensive."
  • "I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. The product's pricing is expensive compared to the features that they offer."
  • "The price is very expensive."
  • "The solution is moderately priced."
  • "The price of HCL AppScan is okay, in my opinion. You just buy HCL AppScan and don't pay anything anymore, meaning it is just a one-time purchase."
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  • "Check with your account manager."
  • "Nothing special. It's a very fair model."
  • "I recommend contacting a sales person who will create the best plan payment plan for you, as we did."
  • "This solution is cheaper than other tools."
  • "It follows a subscription model. I think the price is somewhere in the middle."
  • "Kiuwan is an open-source solution and free to use."
  • "The price of Kiuwan is lower than that of other tools on the market."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product has valuable features for static and dynamic testing.
    Top Answer:HCL AppScan generates false results. Sometimes, it incorrectly identifies requests as vulnerable when they are not vulnerable. In the ADSL feature managed, the primary objective is to identify… more »
    Top Answer:HCL AppScan efficiently scans through the website and identifies vulnerabilities for AWS. It is reducing tools day by day, making it more efficient.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is quick when processing and giving an output or generating a report.
    Top Answer:I'm not entirely sure about the price and business aspects, but I assume Checkmarx might be less expensive. I think Checkmarx might offer more affordable options, especially in its smaller business… more »
    Top Answer:Kiuwan can improve its UI a little more. The user experience can be made better. Kiuwan offers a user interface that is similar to the one offered by Windows 7 or Windows 98, which I saw when I ran… more »
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    Also Known As
    IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan
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    Overview

    IBM Security AppScan enhances web application security and mobile application security, improves application security program management and strengthens regulatory compliance. By scanning your web and mobile applications prior to deployment, AppScan enables you to identify security vulnerabilities and generate reports and fix recommendations.

    Software analytics technology with a breadth of third party integrations that takes into account the wealth of applications your teams are currently using.

    We facilitate and encourage work between unlocalized teams. We understand the complexity of working on multi technology environments, constantly striving to increase the number of programming languages and technologies we support.

    Sample Customers
    Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT
    DHL, BNP Paribas, Zurich, AXA, Ernst & Young, KFC, Santander, Latam, Ferrovial
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Government16%
    Transportation Company16%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Legal Firm33%
    Computer Software Company22%
    Non Tech Company11%
    Wireless Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Construction Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise70%
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    Small Business60%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    HCL AppScan vs. Kiuwan
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about HCL AppScan vs. Kiuwan and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    HCL AppScan is ranked 14th in Application Security Tools with 39 reviews while Kiuwan is ranked 21st in Application Security Tools with 23 reviews. HCL AppScan is rated 7.6, while Kiuwan is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of HCL AppScan writes " A stable and scalable product useful for application security scanning". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Kiuwan writes "Though a stable tool, the UI needs improvement". HCL AppScan is most compared with SonarQube, Veracode, Acunetix, OWASP Zap and PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional, whereas Kiuwan is most compared with SonarQube, Checkmarx, Fortify on Demand, Veracode and Snyk. See our HCL AppScan vs. Kiuwan report.

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