HCL AppScan vs Spirent CyberFlood comparison

HCLSoftware and Spirent are both solutions in the Application Security Tools category. HCLSoftware is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.3, while Spirent is ranked #31. HCLSoftware holds a 2.5% mindshare in AS, compared to Spirent’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Spirent users who would recommend it.

HCL AppScan

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84% willing to recommend

Spirent CyberFlood

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100% willing to recommend

HCL AppScan

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

HCL AppScan and Spirent CyberFlood are robust tools in the cybersecurity domain. User reviews highlight Spirent CyberFlood for its comprehensive features, suggesting it offers better value for its price.

Features: HCL AppScan is known for strong vulnerability detection capabilities, varied integration options, and effective security scanning. Spirent CyberFlood is valued for extensive testing and simulation features, advanced threat modeling, and its ability to enhance cyber resilience. Users find Spirent's feature set to be more comprehensive than AppScan's.

Room for Improvement: HCL AppScan could benefit from a more intuitive setup, less complexity in its operations, and more responsive updates. Spirent CyberFlood users suggest enhancements in reporting, analytics, and the interface design. Spirent's areas of improvement are seen as less critical by users compared to those of AppScan.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HCL AppScan is noted for easier deployment processes but faces criticism for slow customer service responsiveness. Spirent CyberFlood, while more complex to set up, is praised for proactive customer support, with users feeling that Spirent’s comprehensive guidance offsets its deployment challenges.

Pricing and ROI: HCL AppScan is seen as more cost-effective, with users finding its financial accessibility an advantage. Spirent CyberFlood, though it has a higher upfront cost, delivers a strong ROI through superior features and robust support, making it worth the investment for many despite the higher initial expense.

To learn more, read our detailed HCL AppScan vs. Spirent CyberFlood Report (Updated: September 2025).

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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:

Categories and Ranking

HCL AppScan

Ranking in Application Security Tools

15th

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

14th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (1st)

Spirent CyberFlood

Ranking in Application Security Tools

31st

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

29th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.5%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Spirent CyberFlood is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Security Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
HCL AppScan	2.5%
Spirent CyberFlood	0.3%
Other	97.2%

Application Security Tools

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Gladwin Christian

QA manager at SmartStream Technologies ltd.

A useful tool to scan applications that can be easily installed

Given that we have been using HCL AppScan for many years, I think the setup process is not difficult at all. Sometimes, some issues stop or prevent my company from moving forward with the product's setup phase. We have to call HCL's support team and engage in long discussions to smoothly carry out the setup phase. In general, the product's setup phase is not difficult in our company. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The licenses for the solution are available only on cloud deployments nowadays. The solution is already installed in our environment. Every time a new release or software comes out from HCL, our company does a scan, which takes maybe a day or two.

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Jos Badimo

Director at BAMS

Test assurance improves compliance and products with good performance

The user interface could be improved to facilitate easier navigation. The most significant issue I encounter with the solution is the user interface. It would be beneficial if I could remain on one screen most of the time. Even if the system navigates me to another screen, it should effectively return me to the main screen.

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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

"We are now deploying less defects to production."

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

"It highlights, with several grades of severity, the types of vulnerabilities, so we can focus on the most severe security vulnerabilities in the code."

"The solution is easy to use."

"The security and the dashboard are the most valuable features."

"The solution is easy to install. I would rate the product's setup between six to seven out of ten. The deployment time depends on the applications that need to be scanned. We have a development and operations team to take care of the product's maintenance."

"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."

"Compared to other tools only AppScan supports special language."

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"The testing compliance feature is particularly impressive."

"The feature I find most valuable is the traffic generator."

"The testing compliance feature is particularly impressive."

"Our customers use it to check for unauthorized file transfer."

"CyberFlood is flexible."

"CyberFlood's best features are its user-friendliness and scheduling function."

Cons

"I would love to see more containers. Many of the tools are great, they require an amount of configuration, setup and infrastructure. If most the applications were in a container, I think everything would be a little bit faster, because all our clients are now using containers."

"Improving usability could enhance the overall experience with AppScan. It would be beneficial to make the solution more user-friendly, ensuring that everyone can easily navigate and utilize its features."

"The penetration testing feature should be included."

"They should have a better UI for dashboards."

"The product has some technical limitations."

"They could add a software component analysis tool."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing model."

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

More HCL AppScan cons

"I would also like to see updates on a more frequent schedule."

"Sometimes, when you configure parameters the hardware can't run, it will get stuck at those points without telling you what happened. It would be helpful if the error reporting provided more details about why the test setting is not running. It would be nice if there were a space in the hardware module for you to add some external hardware for more rigorous testing."

"The solution needs more ports, more speed, and more gigabytes."

"The user interface could be improved to facilitate easier navigation."

"The initial setup is not straightforward and can be quite challenging."

"CyberFlood's accessibility and support for multiple browsers could be better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The price is very expensive."

"The tool was expensive."

"Pricing was the main reason that we went ahead with this solution as they were the lowest in the market."

"Our clients are willing to pay the extra money. It is expensive."

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

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"CyberFlood is reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	31

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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 needs improvement with Spirent CyberFlood?

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What is your primary use case for Spirent CyberFlood?

I have been using the solution for a year now. The customers I work with are focused on both custom test assurance and test automation. The solution is utilized in the financial services sector and...

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What advice do you have for others considering Spirent CyberFlood?

The language barrier and time difference pose significant issues with customer support. The price is competitive. The biggest benefits I find are test assurance, the reliability of the test results...

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Also Known As

IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan

CyberFlood Virtual, Spirent Mu Dynamics Application Security Testing, Mu Dynamics Application Security Testing

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

Spirent’s revolutionary CyberFlood security and application testing solution is now available as a virtual platform offering you simplified use, by consolidating multiple test functions into a completely virtual test environment.

Spirent

Sample Customers

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

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