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We performed a comparison between Mend.io and Parasoft SOAtest based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The dashboard view and the management view are most valuable.""The most valuable feature is the unified JAR to scan for all langs (wss-scanner jar).""The reporting capability gives us the option to generate an open-source license report in a single click, which gets all copyright and license information, including dependencies.""Its ease of use and good results are the most valuable.""We can take some measures to improve things, replace a library, or update a library which was too old or showed severe bugs.""The results and the dashboard they provide are good.""The best feature is that the Mend R&D team does their due diligence for all the vulnerabilities. In case they observe any important or critical vulnerabilities, such as the Log4j-related vulnerability, we usually get a dedicated email from our R&D team saying that this particular vulnerability has been exploited in the world, and we should definitely check our project for this and take corrective actions.""The solution boasts a broad range of features and covers much of what an ideal SCA tool should."

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"Good write and read files which save execution inputs and outputs and can be stored locally.""Every imaginable source in the entire world of information technology can be accessed and used.""We have seen a return on investment.""The testing time is shortened because we generate test data automatically with SOAtest.""They have a feature where they can record traffic and create tests on the report traffic.""We do a lot of web services testing and REST services testing. That is the focus of this product.""The solution is scalable.""Automatic testing is the most valuable feature."

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Cons
"The turnaround time for upgrading databases for this tool as well as the accuracy could be improved.""If anything, I would spend more time making this more user-friendly, better documenting the CLI, and adding more examples to help expand the current documentation.""The only thing that I don't find support for on Mend Prioritize is C++.""It would be nice to have a better way to realize its full potential and translate it within the UI or during onboarding.""Some detected libraries do not specify a location of where in the source they were matched from, which is something that should be enhanced to enable quicker troubleshooting.""The UI is not that friendly and you need to learn how to navigate easily.""It would be good if it can do dynamic code analysis. It is not necessarily in that space, but it can do more because we have too many tools. Their partner relationship support is a little bit confusing. They haven't really streamlined the support process when we buy through a reseller. They should improve their process.""It should support multiple SBOM formats to be able to integrate with old industry standards."

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"The performance could be a bit better.""During the process of working with SOAtest and building test cases, the .TST files will grow. A negative side effect is that saving your changes takes more time.""Compatibility with HTTP 1.1 and TLS 1.2 needs to be improved.""Tuning the tool takes time because it gives quite a long list of warnings.""The summary reports could be improved.""The product is very slow to start up, and that is a bit of a problem, actually.""Reports could be customized and more descriptive according to the user's or company's requirements.""Reporting facilities can be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We are paying a lot of money to use WhiteSource. In our company, it is not easy to argue that it is worth the price. ​"
  • "The version that we are using, WhiteSource Bolt, is a free integration with Azure DevOps."
  • "Pricing is competitive."
  • "The solution involves a yearly licensing fee."
  • "As we were using an SaaS-based service, the solution must be scalable, although my understanding is that this is based on the licensing model one is using."
  • "WhiteSource is much more affordable than Veracode."
  • "This is an expensive solution."
  • "When comparing the price of WhiteSource to the competition it is priced well. The cost for 50 users is approximately $18,000 annually."
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  • "From what I understand, Parasoft SOAtest isn't the cheapest option. But it has a lot to offer."
  • "The cost of Parasoft seems to have gotten higher with a projection that wasn't really stipulated for our company. They've done a tremendous job at negotiating those deals."
  • "I think it would be a great step to decrease the price of the licenses."
  • "It is an expensive product, so think carefully about whether it fits your purposes and is the right tool for you."
  • "We are completed satisfied with Parasoft SOAtest. The ROI is more than 95%."
  • "The license price is a little expensive, but it provides a better outcome in terms of the end-to-end automation process."
  • "They do have a confusing licensing structure."
  • "The price is around $5,000 USD."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Red Hat Ceph does well in simplifying storage integration by replacing the need for numerous storage solutions. This solution allows for multiple copies of replicated and coded pools to be kept, easy… more »
    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 best feature is that the Mend R&D team does their due diligence for all the vulnerabilities. In case they observe any important or critical vulnerabilities, such as the Log4j-related… more »
    Top Answer:Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.
    Top Answer:Tuning the tool takes time because it gives quite a long list of warnings. Going through that is a challenge. It only happens in the initial stage when we are setting up the tool, but it can be… more »
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    Also Known As
    WhiteSource, Mend SCA
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    Overview

    Mend.io is a software composition analysis tool that secures what developers create. The solution provides an automated reduction of the software attack surface, reduces developer burdens, and accelerates app delivery. Mend.io provides open-source analysis with its in-house and other multiple sources of software vulnerabilities. In addition, the solution offers license and policy violation alerts, has great pipeline integration, and, since it is a SaaS (software as a service), it doesn’t require you to physically maintain servers or data centers for any implementation. Not only does Mend.io reduce enterprise application security risk, it also helps developers meet deadlines faster.

    Mend.io Features

    Mend.io has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Vulnerability analysis
    • Automated remediation
    • Seamless integration
    • Business prioritization
    • Limitless scalability
    • Intuitive interface
    • Language support
    • Integration
    • Continuous monitoring
    • Remediation suggestions
    • Customization

    Mend.io Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Mend.io. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Easy to use: The Mend.io platform is very user-friendly and easy to set up.
    • Third-party libraries: The solution eases the process of keeping track of all the used third-party dependencies within a product. It not only scans for the pure occurrence (also transitively) but also takes care of licenses and vulnerabilities.
    • Static code analysis: With Mend.io’s static code analysis, you can quickly identify security weaknesses in custom code across desktop, web, and mobile applications.
    • Broad support: Mend.io provides 27 different programming languages and various programming frameworks.
    • Easy integration: Mend.io makes integration very easy with existing DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines so developers don’t need to manually configure or trigger the scan.
    • Ultra-fast scanning engine: The solution’s scanning engine generates results up to ten times faster than legacy SAST solutions.
    • Unified developer experience: Mend.io has a unified developer experience inside the code repository that shows side-by-side security alerts and remediation suggestions for custom code and open-source code.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by PeerSpot users currently using the Mend.io solution.

    Jeffrey H., System Manager of Cloud Engineering at Common Spirit, says, “Finding vulnerabilities is pretty easy. Mend.io (formerly WhiteSource) does a great job of that and we had quite a few when we first put this in place. Mend.io does a very good job of finding the open-source, checking the versions, and making sure they're secure. They notify us of critical high, medium, and low impacts, and if anything is wrong. We find the product very easy to use and we use it as a core part of our strategy for scanning product code moving toward release.”

    PeerSpot reviewer Ben D., Head of Software Engineering at a legal firm, mentions, “The way WhiteSource scans the code is great. It’s easy to identify and remediate open source vulnerabilities using this solution. WhiteSource helped reduce our mean time to resolution since we adopted the product. In terms of integration, it's pretty easy.”

    An IT Service Manager at a wholesaler/distributor comments, “Mend.io provides threat detection and an excellent UI in a highly stable solution, with outstanding technical support.”

    Another reviewer, Kevin D., Intramural OfficialIntramural at Northeastern University, states, "The vulnerability analysis is the best aspect of the solution."

    Parasoft SOAtest delivers fully integrated API and web service testing capabilities that automate end-to-end functional API testing. Streamline automated testing with advanced codeless test creation for applications with multiple interfaces (REST & SOAP APIs, microservices, databases, and more).

    SOAtest reduces the risk of security breaches and performance outages by transforming functional testing artifacts into security and load equivalents. Such reuse, along with continuous monitoring of APIs for change, allows faster and more efficient testing.

    Sample Customers
    Microsoft, Autodesk, NCR, Target, IBM, vodafone, Siemens, GE digital, KPMG, LivePerson, Jack Henry and Associates
    Charter Communications, Sabre, Caesars Entertainment, Charles Schwab, ING, Intel, Northbridge Financial, Capital Services, WoodmenLife
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company33%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Wholesaler/Distributor6%
    University6%
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    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Insurance Company5%
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    Financial Services Firm43%
    Government14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm32%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government4%
    Company Size
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise75%
    Buyer's Guide
    Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
    March 2024
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    Mend.io is ranked 4th in Software Composition Analysis (SCA) with 29 reviews while Parasoft SOAtest is ranked 23rd in Functional Testing Tools with 30 reviews. Mend.io is rated 8.4, while Parasoft SOAtest is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Mend.io writes "Easy to use, great for finding vulnerabilities, and simple to set up". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Parasoft SOAtest writes "Reliable with a good interface but uses too much memory". Mend.io is most compared with SonarQube, Black Duck, Snyk, Checkmarx and Veracode, whereas Parasoft SOAtest is most compared with Postman, SonarQube, Coverity, Polyspace Code Prover and Tricentis Tosca.

    We monitor all Software Composition Analysis (SCA) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.