Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026
SonarQube and Fortra's Beyond Security BeSource are competing products in software quality assurance and security testing. SonarQube has an upper hand due to its extensive community and integration capabilities, but Fortra's standout security features and vulnerability analysis cater to highly specific security needs.
Features: SonarQube supports various coding languages and offers numerous plugins, enhancing static code analysis flexibility. It features integration capabilities for various development environments and real-time code quality insights. Fortra's Beyond Security BeSource focuses on specialized security audits, dynamic testing, and in-depth vulnerability identification, catering to organizations with a priority on security robustness.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SonarQube provides on-premises deployment with community support, simplifying setup for developers. Fortra's Beyond Security BeSource offers cloud-based deployment, facilitating an easy setup process and is coupled with professional customer service, necessitating interaction for support processes.
Pricing and ROI: SonarQube offers a cost-effective open-source model, reducing initial costs and enhancing ROI for organizations focused on coding standards. Fortra's Beyond Security BeSource entails higher upfront costs, justified by its comprehensive security assessments and heightened cybersecurity defense, aligning with its premium pricing strategy.
To learn more, read our detailed
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Report (Updated: February 2026).
