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Black Duck SCA vs OpenText Static Application Security Testing comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.2
Black Duck improved efficiency by identifying vulnerabilities early, saving time, streamlining audits, reducing manual effort, and enhancing code security.
Sentiment score
6.8
OpenText Static Application Security Testing received mixed reviews, praising cost savings and partnerships, but highlighting challenges in quantifying ROI.
If you're using it on critical external programs where there is regulatory compliance on ensuring that the source code is clean from open-source, there's substantial ROI.
IP Head at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
9.3
Black Duck SCA support is praised for features and training, but response times and complexity need improvement.
Sentiment score
6.7
Generally positive with dedicated teams, though some seek improvements in ticket system and responsiveness for OpenText support.
There are some pain points with the response time and first-level support quality.
Director at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
The customer service and support for Fortify Static Code Analyzer are better than those for LoadRunner.
CTO at Marco Technology
The technical support has been good because we always received answers to our questions.
Manager at DTEK
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Black Duck SCA is praised for scalability and integration, though licensing costs may limit some users' experience.
Sentiment score
7.8
OpenText SAST is scalable for various project sizes but needs improvement in speed and infrastructure management.
I would rate the scalability of Black Duck 8 or 9.
IP Head at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Fortify Static Code Analyzer integrates well and is scalable.
CTO at Marco Technology
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Black Duck SCA is stable and reliable, with minor browser-related delays and a stability rating of 7-10.
Sentiment score
7.5
OpenText Static Application Security Testing is reliable and stable, with improvements since version 19.10, and benefits from proper training.
The stability of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is generally good.
CTO at Marco Technology
I would rate the product stability as an eight.
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Black Duck SCA users seek better integration, faster scans, user-friendly features, enhanced security, improved documentation, and more flexible pricing.
OpenText SAST faces high costs, complex use, false positives, and needs better integration, language support, and feature enhancements.
It can improve on the security side of it, specifically vulnerabilities identification.
IP Head at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
There are areas for improvement such as false positives and the scanning of containers.
Director at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Black Duck does not have the SBOM management part.
Director at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
We would appreciate if the AI could give us more information about improvements and reduce the number of false positives, but this solution doesn't have this function yet.
Manager at DTEK
It would be really helpful to include trending vulnerabilities and how to manage them.
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
It should be easier to install, perhaps through a container-based approach where everything is combined into one image or pack of containers.
CTO at Marco Technology
 

Setup Cost

Black Duck SCA pricing is flexible, ranging from $10,000 to $70,000, and suitable for large enterprises needing compliance.
Enterprise users find OpenText Static Application Security Testing's pricing high but consider it economical compared to other major solutions.
The pricing of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is good, with a flexible model that allows customers to choose a setup that suits their needs.
CTO at Marco Technology
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good.
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Black Duck SCA excels in vulnerability scanning, license compliance, secure DevOps integration, and robust reporting, offering high reliability.
OpenText SAST enhances security by automating vulnerability detection, integrating across tools, and providing detailed remediation and compliance guidance.
The most valuable feature of Black Duck is the composition analysis feature, which is effective for security risk management.
Director at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Black Duck's ability to identify dependencies very accurately has been most valuable in identifying and mitigating risks.
IP Head at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
The software composition analysis is most effective for security risk management.
Director at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Fortify Static Code Analyzer has the capability of giving fewer false positives compared to other tools.
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
The most impactful feature of Fortify Static Code Analyzer in identifying vulnerabilities is the ratio of total number of vulnerabilities to false positives.
Manager at DTEK
The most valuable feature of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is its extensive language support, covering many languages from legacy ones to the newest.
CTO at Marco Technology
 

Categories and Ranking

Black Duck SCA
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (2nd)
OpenText Static Application...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Static Code Analysis (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Black Duck SCA is designed for Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and holds a mindshare of 12.5%, down 20.3% compared to last year.
OpenText Static Application Security Testing, on the other hand, focuses on Static Code Analysis, holds 7.4% mindshare, down 10.9% since last year.
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Black Duck SCA12.5%
Snyk10.8%
JFrog Xray8.3%
Other68.4%
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
Static Code Analysis Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
OpenText Static Application Security Testing7.4%
Veracode14.5%
Checkmarx One10.8%
Other67.3%
Static Code Analysis
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2587080 - PeerSpot reviewer
IP Head at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Delivers robust accuracy for identifying and mitigating risks but setup and security can improve
My deployment of Black Duck will take a few hours minimum. In the earlier on-premise scenario, which I've seen in other organizations, it takes a few days because you have to get the server installed, then actually keep installing various patch upgrades as it happens. The cloud version is a lot faster, probably taking only a few hours to complete. Regarding Black Duck leveraging AI to enhance security scanning of open-source components, I would not be able to address that because I have not yet explored that area significantly. Based on my experience, I would recommend Black Duck to other people if they can digest the higher cost. It helps in many aspects. I would rate this solution overall at 7 to 8. Disclaimer: The review is provided in personal capacity as an individual and not the opinion of the organization or corporate to which I belong to.
DK
Lead Information Security Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Focuses on detailed scans to find critical vulnerabilities while ensuring minimal false positives
I think Fortify Static Code Analyzer could be improved by updating the number of rule packs according to the latest vulnerabilities we find each year. We have updated to a version that is one less than the current latest version. It would be really helpful to include trending vulnerabilities and how to manage them. While it includes all the OWASP top factors, AI has come into the picture, so those updates should also be considered. I haven't thought much about additional features for improvement since I am using it daily. Most of our work revolves around scanning and providing the results, which sometimes feels like a crunch. However, I believe rule pack updates should be implemented. It feels easy to upgrade to the latest version as well.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
12%
Healthcare Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
28%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise16
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

How does WhiteSource compare with Black Duck?
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 compl...
What do you like most about Black Duck?
The cloud option of the product is always available and a positive aspect of the solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Black Duck?
The price charged by Black Duck is exorbitant. For the features provided by the product, I would not want to pay a high price. There are many other products in the market that offer better features...
What do you like most about Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
Integrating the Fortify Static Code Analyzer into our software development lifecycle was straightforward. It highlights important information beyond just syntax errors. It identifies issues like pa...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good. We have the scan machines, and we are planning to request more from Micro Focus now. We have calls every month or every oth...
What needs improvement with Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
I think Fortify Static Code Analyzer could be improved by updating the number of rule packs according to the latest vulnerabilities we find each year. We have updated to a version that is one less ...
 

Also Known As

Blackduck Hub, Black Duck Protex, Black Duck Security Checker
Fortify Static Code Analysis SAST
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung, Siemens, ScienceLogic, BryterCX, Dynatrace
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