OpenText Static Application Security Testing vs PyCharm comparison

OpenText and JetBrains are both solutions in the Static Code Analysis category. OpenText is ranked #4 with an average rating of 7.6, while JetBrains is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.6. OpenText holds a 7.4% mindshare in SCAS, compared to JetBrains’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of JetBrains users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 28, 2025

OpenText Static Application Security Testing and PyCharm compete in the software development tools market. PyCharm leads for individual developers due to its usability and pricing, while OpenText offers superior security features for enterprises.

Features: OpenText provides extensive integration capabilities for seamless code scanning, consistent updates to maintain secure code, and support for multiple development environments. PyCharm is known for its integrated coding support features, GitHub integration, and a wide range of plugins, enhancing Python development and coding productivity.

Room for Improvement: OpenText needs to enhance language support, reduce noise in static code analysis, and incorporate modern infrastructure capabilities such as container scanning. PyCharm could benefit from performance optimizations to reduce memory usage and loading time, better integration with workflow products, and expanded language support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: OpenText offers versatile on-premises and hybrid cloud deployment options but faces challenges in user support responsiveness. PyCharm primarily uses on-premises deployment and is generally reliable with positively-rated support, though users desire improvements in the support experience.

Pricing and ROI: OpenText is costly, with high licensing fees suitable for enterprises but yields significant ROI in vulnerability identification. PyCharm offers a free community edition and a competitively priced professional edition, accessible for individuals and small businesses, providing good value for its development features.

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Static Application...

Ranking in Static Code Analysis

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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PyCharm

Ranking in Static Code Analysis

6th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Static Code Analysis category, the mindshare of OpenText Static Application Security Testing is 7.4%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PyCharm is 1.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Static Code Analysis Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
OpenText Static Application Security Testing	7.4%
PyCharm	1.8%
Other	90.8%

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Dristi Kurre

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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Elio_Bonazzi

Senior Consultant at Mark Gurry & Associates

Seamless integration streamlines tasks and boosts productivity with efficient task handling

PyCharm's utility supports various Python frameworks such as Django and Flask for development projects. Uvicorn is well supported in project creation. Users can choose which framework to create and it handles all the code scaffolding automatically. I use PyCharm Intelligent Code Editor for context-aware code completion, and I also use the new AI extensions that JetBrains provided recently. I find it particularly useful in code refactoring. It saves me time on boilerplate code, such as interaction with the database. I can ask the AI facility in PyCharm to create all the boilerplate code for various databases. I don't write boilerplate code for mundane tasks anymore and focus on the business logic rather than the usual ancillary functions such as collecting records from the database or making network calls. This type of work is all done by AI.

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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

"The Software Security Center, which is often overlooked, stands out as the most effective feature."

"My initial setup of Fortify Static Code Analyzer was good."

"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 password credentials and access keys embedded in the code."

"It's helped us free up staff time."

"The most valuable features include its ability to detect vulnerabilities accurately and its integration with our CI/CD pipeline."

"Fortify Static Code Analyzer's most valuable features are its ability to provide best practices for fixing code and its examples and capabilities to address security problems in the code. It effectively identifies security vulnerabilities by analyzing the code and offering insights on improving it."

"I like Fortify Software Security Center or Fortify SSC. This tool is installed on each developer's machine, but Fortify Software Security Center combines everything. We can meet there as security professionals and developers. The developers scan their code and publish the results there. We can then look at them from a security perspective and see whether they fixed the issues. We can agree on whether something is a false positive and make decisions."

"The integration Subset core integration, using Jenkins is one of the good features."

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"The latest AI features and tab completion features are good."

"The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone."

"PyCharm is saving me time and money in general."

"The product's IDE feature is quite user-friendly."

"The automated package installation is helpful. I like the code highlighting features. A huge library of plugins is available, including AI coding tools, though I don't use those myself. The debugging tools are good, showing errors and problem lines."

"The best feature of PyCharm is that it gives you hints whenever it detects any issues while you are coding. This is important because it helps us code faster and without any errors."

"We have integrated the tool with GitHub. PyCharm provides easy integration with GitHub, allowing us to push changes directly. Many plugins are available on PyCharm for GitHub integration, including GitHub Copilot for auto code completion and GitHub Copilot Chat for assistance with code-related queries."

"PyCharm has an excellent user experience, and I appreciate its cross-platform capabilities."

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Cons

"It can be tricky if you want to exclude some files from scanning. For instance, if you do not want to scan and push testing files to Fortify Software Security Center, that is tricky with some IDEs, such as IntelliJ. We found that there is an Exclude feature that is not working. We reported that to them for future fixing. It needs some work on the plugins to make them consistent across IDEs and make them easier."

"Fortify Static Code Analyzer is a good solution, but sometimes we receive false positives. If they could reduce the number of false positives it would be good."

"The product shows false positives for Python applications."

"I know the areas that they are trying to improve on. They've been getting feedback for several years. There are two main points. The first thing is keeping current with static code languages. I know it is difficult because code languages pop up all the time or there are new variants, but it is something that Fortify needs to put a better focus on. They need to keep current with their language support. The second thing is a philosophical issue, and I don't know if they'll ever change it. They've done a decent job of putting tools in place to mitigate things, but static code analysis is inherently noisy. If you just take a tool out of the box and run a scan, you're going to get a lot of results back, and not all of those results are interesting or important, which is different for every organization. Currently, we get four to five errors on the side of tagging, and it notifies you of every tiny inconsistency. If the tool sees something that it doesn't know, it flags, which becomes work that has to be done afterward. Clients don't typically like it. There has got to be a way of prioritizing. There are a ton of filter options within Fortify, but the problem is that you've got to go through the crazy noisy scan once before you know which filters you need to put in place to get to the interesting stuff. I keep hearing from their product team that they're working on a way to do container or docker scanning. That's a huge market mover. A lot of people are interested in that right now, and it is relevant. That is definitely something that I'd love to see in the next version or two."

"I have not seen a return on investment with Fortify Static Code Analyzer."

"The generation of false positives should be reduced."

"Their licensing is expensive."

"The price can be improved."

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"The solution does not support some features of OpenCV even though it is part of a PyCharm package."

"There should be support for the RUST plugin in the Community edition for debugging."

"The breakpoints could be improved as they are not that intuitive to use."

"Customizing the tool can make it complicated."

"One issue with JetBrains tools, including PyCharm, is their heavy resource usage. They can be slow to start, especially when beginning a new project, as it takes some time to index."

"The navigation can be better."

"PyCharm's use of system resources can get pretty heavy. Loading, in particular, takes longer than I would like and I think they should optimize it so that it's a bit lighter on the system."

"There is room for improvement in memory usage. It uses too much memory. It can get a bit heavy, especially when you have too many open files and the system becomes very slow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a licensing fee, and if you bring them to the company and you want them to do the installation and the implementation in the beginning, there is a separate cost. Similarly, if you want consultation or training, there is a separate cost. I see it as suitable only for enterprises. I do not see it suitable for a small business or individual use."

"The licensing is expensive and is in the 50K range."

"It has a couple of license models. The one that we use most frequently is called their flexible deployment. We use this one because it is flexible and based on the number of code-contributing developers in the organization. It includes almost everything in the Fortify suite for one developer price. It gives access to not just the secure code analyzer (SCA) but also to FSC, the secure code. It gives us accessibility to scan central, which is the decentralized scanning farm. It also gives us access to the software security center, which is the vulnerability management platform."

"Although I am not responsible for the budget, Fortify SAST is expensive."

"The setup costs and pricing for Fortify may vary depending on the organization's needs and requirements."

"The price of Fortify Static Code Analyzer could be reduced."

"I rate the pricing of Fortify Static Code Analyzer as a seven out of ten since it is a bit expensive."

"From our standpoint, we are significantly better off with Fortify due to the favorable pricing we secured five years ago."

"I don't have much info on the pricing, but I would say it is somewhat competitive."

"They have a free Community edition, and they also have a licensed version. They definitely have an annual license. They probably also have a monthly license. Its pricing is good and reasonable. It is a little bit more expensive than the others, but it is well worth it. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."

"I use the free community version, so I'm saving money there."

"The community edition is free, which is good."

"The community edition is free and the professional edition has a licensing fee."

"The price is reasonable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Performing Arts

18%

University

16%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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...

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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...

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What needs improvement with Fortify Static Code Analyzer?

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What do you like most about PyCharm?

The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone.

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What needs improvement with PyCharm?

The breakpoints could be improved as they are not that intuitive to use.

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What is your primary use case for PyCharm?

I use PyCharm for work, specifically for coding.

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Overview

OpenText Static Application Security Testing empowers teams with efficient vulnerability detection and streamlined secure coding practices, offering comprehensive language support and seamless integration with development tools.

OpenText Static Application Security Testing enhances software security during development by accurately identifying vulnerabilities with minimal false positives. It integrates seamlessly with IDEs and CI/CD pipelines, making it highly efficient for early detection of security issues. Users benefit from its easy setup, clear documentation, and centralized portal for managing security findings. Despite facing challenges like high costs and complex configurations for certain languages, its role in facilitating compliance and streamlining secure coding processes is indispensable. Improvements are needed in areas such as outdated design, language support, and integration capabilities to meet evolving user expectations.

What features does OpenText Static Application Security Testing offer?

Seamless IDE Integration: Integrates effortlessly with development environments for real-time feedback.
Comprehensive Language Support: Covers a wide range of programming languages, enhancing detection accuracy.
Centralized Security Portal: Provides a streamlined interface for managing vulnerabilities.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Enhanced Security: Identifies vulnerabilities early, preventing potential breaches.
Time Efficiency: Automates processes and speeds up remediation efforts.
Compliance Facilitation: Assists in adhering to security standards and regulations.

Organizations across diverse sectors implement OpenText Static Application Security Testing primarily to secure applications during development phases. Its integration with tools like GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps ensures a robust security pipeline. By combining with Sonatype Nexus, secure code, and library management is achieved effectively.

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