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We performed a comparison between HCL AppScan and Trustwave App Scanner [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"This is a stable solution.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the scanning or security part.""It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution...The initial setup or installation of HCL AppScan is easy.""It comes with all of the templates that we need. For example, we are a company that is regulated by PCI. In order to be PCI compliant, we have a lot of checks and procedures to which we have to comply.""It is easy it is to use. It is quick to find things, because of the code scanning tools. It's quite simple to use and it is very good the way it reports the findings.""It was easy to set up.""The solution offers services in a few specific development languages.""Technical support is helpful."

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"The stability is great. We haven't had any issues at all with it."

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Cons
"Sometimes it doesn't work so well.""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.""They should have a better UI for dashboards.""The solution could improve by having a mobile version.""The dashboard, for AppScan or the Fortified fast tool, which we use needs to be improved.""A desktop version should be added.""The databases for HCL are small and have room for improvement.""I would like to see the roadmap for this product. We are still waiting to see it as we have only so many resources."

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"I would like to see a little more flexibility with regards to setting up profiles for vulnerabilities."

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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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    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.

    Provides ability to test applications for security vulnerabilities, security policies and regulatory compliance.
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    Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT
    Leading Health Insurer
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    Government15%
    Transportation Company15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    HCL AppScan is ranked 14th in Application Security Tools with 39 reviews while Trustwave App Scanner [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Application Security Tools. HCL AppScan is rated 7.6, while Trustwave App Scanner [EOL] is rated 7.6. 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 Trustwave App Scanner [EOL] writes "It helps us troubleshoot failed scans and incomplete statuses". HCL AppScan is most compared with SonarQube, Veracode, Acunetix, Checkmarx One and PortSwigger Burp Suite Professional, whereas Trustwave App Scanner [EOL] is most compared with .

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