HCL AppScan vs Klocwork comparison

HCLSoftware and Perforce are both solutions in the Application Security Tools category. HCLSoftware is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.0, while Perforce is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.0. HCLSoftware holds a 2.7% mindshare in AS, compared to Perforce’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Perforce users who would recommend it.

HCL AppScan

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83% willing to recommend

Klocwork

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1,491 Comparison Views

92% willing to recommend

HCL AppScan

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

HCL AppScan and Klocwork compete in the software security and code analysis category. HCL AppScan seems to have the upper hand in support and pricing, while Klocwork is preferred for its advanced features.

Features: HCL AppScan offers extensive security testing capabilities, multiple integration options, and a user-friendly interface for a variety of applications. Klocwork provides advanced static code analysis, supports a wide range of coding languages, and offers comprehensive reporting features.

Room for Improvement: HCL AppScan needs to improve analysis speed, reduce false positives, and enhance user interface for usability. Klocwork could improve user experience with simplified setup processes, more intuitive navigation, and reducing resource consumption during analysis.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HCL AppScan is recognized for straightforward deployment options and responsive customer service. Klocwork is effective in deployment but could benefit from offering more proactive and readily available support.

Pricing and ROI: HCL AppScan is competitively priced with good ROI as reported by users, offering a wide range of features at accessible pricing. Klocwork, though potentially more expensive, delivers value through robust features and is often worth its cost for companies requiring sophisticated code analysis capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

HCL AppScan

Ranking in Application Security Tools

14th

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (1st)

Klocwork

Ranking in Application Security Tools

18th

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Static Code Analysis (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.7%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Klocwork is 1.4%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Rishi Anupam

Senior Manager at Airtel

A stable and scalable scanning solution with good reporting feature

The solution is used for the vulnerabilities scan on the network side The reporting part is the most valuable feature. The penetration testing feature should be included. I have been using the solution for four years. It is a stable solution. I rate it seven out of ten. It is a scalable…

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AnirbanSarkar

Head - Solution Management Group at Meteonic Innovation Pvt. Ltd.

Lets you find defects during the development phase, so you don't have to wait till the development is over to find and address flaws

What needs improvement in Klocwork, compared to other products in the market, is the dashboard or reporting mechanisms that need to be a bit more flexible. The Klocwork dashboard could be improved. Though it's good, it's not as good as some of the other products in the market, which is a problem. The reporting could be more detailed and easier to sort out because sorting in Klocwork could be a bit more time-consuming, mainly when sorting defects based on filters, compared to how it's done on other tools such as Coverity. What I'd like added in the next release of Klocwork is the peer code review Cahoots which used to be a part of Klocwork, and the architecture analysis and both have been taken out of Klocwork. I found the two critical for specific deployments, so if those can be brought back to Klocwork, that would be very good.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 has certainly helped us find vulnerabilities in our software, so this is priceless in the end."

"The reporting part is the most valuable feature."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the scanning or security part."

"IBM AppScan has made our work easy, as we can do four to five scans of websites at a time, which saves time when it comes to vulnerability."

"The platform has valuable security features, helping us identify sensitive code issues and the possibility of internal applications' exposure to external threats."

"I like the recording feature."

"The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is scanning QR codes."

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"The reporting helps us understand the trend of our results and whether we improve over time. We can see the history within Klocwork's server architecture and know that we're making things better. It creates a great story for our management. We can demonstrate value and how our software is developing over time."

"One can increase the number of vendors, so the solution is scalable."

"I like not having to dig through false positives. Chasing down a false positive can take anywhere from five minutes for a small easy one, then something that is complicated and goes through a whole bunch of different class cases, and it can take up to 45 minutes to an hour to find out if it is a false positive or not."

"There's a feature in Klocwork called 'on-the-fly analysis', which helps developers to find and fix the defects at the time of development itself."

"The best advantage of Klocwork is the reduced setup time."

"The most valuable feature of Klocwork is its reduced setup time."

"The ability to create custom checkers is a plus."

"On-the-fly analysis and incremental analysis are the best parts of Klocwork. Currently, we are using both of these features very effectively."

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Cons

"The solution needs to improve in some areas. The tool needs to add more languages. It also needs to improve its speed."

"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."

"The solution often has a high number of false positives. It's an aspect they really need to improve upon."

"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."

"IBM Security AppScan Source is rather hard to use."

"Scans become slow on large websites."

"The solution could improve by having a mobile version."

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"Every update that we receive requires of us a lengthy and involved process."

"Klocwork sometimes provides too many additional warnings which require expertise to manage."

"Modern languages, such as Angular and .NET, should be included as a part of Klocwork. They have recently added Kotlin as a part of their project, but we would like to see more languages in Klocwork. That's the reason we are using Coverity as a backup for some of the other languages."

"Klocwork has to improve its features to stay ahead of other free solutions."

"I would like to see better codes between projects and a more user-friendly desktop in the next release."

"I believe it should support more languages, such as Python and JavaScript."

"There are too many warnings, and it requires expertise to determine the correct category for them."

"The main problem is that since it only parses the code, the warnings or the problems that are given as a result of the report can sometimes require a lot of effort to analyze."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product has premium pricing and could be more competitive."

"HCL AppScan is expensive."

"The tool was expensive."

"The solution is cheap."

"AppScan is a little bit expensive. IBM needs to work a little bit on the pricing model, decreasing the license cost."

"The product is moderately priced, though it's an investment due to extensive code analysis needs."

"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 solution is moderately priced."

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"The pricing for Klocwork is very competitive if you compare it from apple to apple. It has competitive pricing regarding the licensing model and the per-license cost. Klocwork isn't a high-end investment for anyone deploying it; even SMBs can afford it. The Klocwork cost per user would depend on the license type, so I'm unable to mention a ballpark figure because it would depend on the type of installation and how the deployment will be, and the nodes to give an accurate calculation or figure. The total price depends on the package, so my company could never publish pricing for Klocwork on the website. My team first collects information from potential clients on the deployment scenario, project environment, etc., before suggesting a package for Klocwork. My rating for Klocwork in terms of pricing is a five because of its flexible license models. There's a license model for every type of organization, whether small, midsize, or enterprise, so it's a five out of five for me."

"When it comes to licensing, the solution has two packages, one for a fixed and the other for a floating server, with the former being more cost effective than the latter."

"There are other solutions on the market such as Microsoft Visual Studio. They have been adding more static code analysis features that come for free. It is getting better all the time. That is one of the possibilities is that we've been considering that we may stop using the Klocwork because it doesn't give us any added value."

"Licensing fees are paid annually, but they also have a perpetual license."

"This solution offers competitive pricing."

"The limitation that we have is that Klocwork is licensed to certain programs, and if you want to license them to other programs, you have to pay more money."

"Klocwork is still tight on their licensing. If Klocwork would loosen up on the licensing, and where the license could be used, and how many different programs could be run on it, then we have several development programs that I would love to be able to use it for going forward."

"Klocwork should not to be quite so heavy handed on the licensing for very specific programs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

12%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

30%

Manufacturing Company

21%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HCL AppScan?

The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is its integration with the SDLC, particularly during the coding phase.

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What needs improvement with HCL AppScan?

AppScan needs to improve its handling of false positives. It also requires enhancements in customer support, similar to what Veracode provides. Regularly scheduling calls with clients to discuss fe...

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What is your primary use case for HCL AppScan?

The primary use case for AppScan is for security purposes. I compare AppScan with other tools such as Veracode. We use AppScan for vulnerability detection and auto-remediation of vulnerabilities wi...

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What do you like most about Klocwork?

It's integrated into our CI, continuous integration.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Klocwork?

Klocwork was competitively priced, making it a cost-effective solution for us.

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What needs improvement with Klocwork?

We would like Klocwork to connect to Git and notify developers of issues tied to specific commits. Currently, this feature is absent, but we have suggested it to the team.

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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.

HCLSoftware

Klocwork detects security, safety, and reliability issues in real-time by using this static code analysis toolkit that works alongside developers, finding issues as early as possible, and integrates with teams, supporting continuous integration and actionable reporting.

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Sample Customers

Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT

ACCESS Co Ltd, Risk-AI, Winbond Electronics, Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute, University of Southern California, Alebra Technologies, SIMULIA, Risk Management Solutions, Brigham Young University, SRD, HRL

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