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Parasoft SOAtest vs SonarQube Server (formerly SonarQube) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

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
7.4
Parasoft SOAtest enhances API testing efficiency with minimal coding, offering high ROI and simplified complex test creation.
Sentiment score
7.2
SonarQube Server boosts code quality and security, aiding teams in flaw detection and integration with tools like Jenkins.
We found Parasoft SOAtest to be quick in building up test patterns, allowing us to create complex tests efficiently.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.8
Customer service is effective and quick, though international communication and complex issues occasionally cause delays.
Sentiment score
6.1
SonarQube's support receives mixed reviews; the active community and detailed documentation are crucial, especially for free users.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Parasoft SOAtest is praised for scalability, but faces challenges with large tests and cloud platforms, requiring careful design.
Sentiment score
7.0
SonarQube Server effectively supports scalability but may require more resources and careful setup for larger projects.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Parasoft SOAtest is generally stable with improved reliability since 9.10, and support effectively resolves occasional performance issues.
Sentiment score
7.7
SonarQube Server is stable and reliable, with minor issues, enhanced in newer versions, and requires accurate configuration.
 

Room For Improvement

Parasoft SOAtest needs UI enhancements, better reporting, improved integration, and documentation, with issues in memory, robustness, and compatibility.
Users seek faster analysis, improved language support, better integration, enhanced security features, and refined usability and documentation.
It did not support enough of the protocols or cryptography formats we needed, which led us to create our own solutions.
 

Setup Cost

Parasoft SOAtest is costly but valued for its robust automation and features; organizations should evaluate its suitability.
SonarQube Server offers free and paid editions, with scalable pricing for advanced features and enterprise-grade support.
Parasoft SOAtest is expensive, but it was acquired because the company was dissatisfied with Quick Test Pro.
The freemium version of SonarQube Server offers excellent value, especially compared to the high costs of Snyk.
 

Valuable Features

Parasoft SOAtest streamlines test scenario setup with powerful tools, enhancing customization, scalability, and automation in testing processes.
SonarQube Server excels with multi-language support, CI integration, security checks, and an open-source model with strong community backing.
Parasoft SOAtest is very good at ensuring tests don't pass or fail until they genuinely pass or fail.
Some of the static code analysis capabilities are the most beneficial.
 

Categories and Ranking

Parasoft SOAtest
Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
27th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Functional Testing Tools (19th), API Testing Tools (11th), Test Automation Tools (19th)
SonarQube Server (formerly ...
Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
114
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (1st), Software Development Analytics (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category, the mindshare of Parasoft SOAtest is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonarQube Server (formerly SonarQube) is 24.9%, down from 27.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
 

Featured Reviews

Ajit Kumar Rout - PeerSpot reviewer
Good API testing and RIT feature; clarity could be improved
In general, this is a hassle free, user friendly tool and it doesn't require much knowledge if you're using the manual testing. Automated testing is also good but requires some knowledge in that field. It has some great features. It's a good tool compared to some of the other paid tools; input and output can be stored before extension and there is also a verification assessment that can be implemented by using some different methodologies inside the tool. If the licensing cost is suitable then I recommend this solution. If you have automation people with in-depth knowledge in coding that will be helpful. I rate this solution a seven out of 10.
Chetan Jayatheertha - PeerSpot reviewer
Has a great quality gate feature and improves the code coverage in your core base
We would like to have more visibility and more documentation, starting with the installation. It needs to be more standardized and explain all the features. We'd also like to get an idea of the level of stability we can get for our larger-sized projects. The notifications from the channel queue can be improved including email notifications. We currently rely on getting those notifications passed onto us and that should not be the case. The customization of different languages would also be helpful. If all the above could be implemented, SonarQube would be the best vulnerability security scanning tool.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
24%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
5%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Parasoft SOAtest?
Since the solution has both command line and automation options, it generates good reports.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Parasoft SOAtest?
Parasoft SOAtest is expensive, but it was acquired because the company was dissatisfied with Quick Test Pro. The new management does not want subscription tools around, aiming for scripted tests us...
What needs improvement with Parasoft SOAtest?
One area that could use improvement is the cryptography capabilities in Parasoft SOAtest. It did not support enough of the protocols or cryptography formats we needed, which led us to create our ow...
Is SonarQube the best tool for static analysis?
I am not very familiar with SonarQube and their solutions, so I can not answer. But if you are asking me about which tools that are the best for for Static Code Analysis, I suggest you have a look...
Which gives you more for your money - SonarQube or Veracode?
SonarQube is easy to deploy and configure, and also integrates well with other tools to do quality code analysis. SonarQube has a great community edition, which is open-source and free. Easy to use...
How would you decide between Coverity and Sonarqube?
We researched Coverity, but in the end, we chose SonarQube. SonarQube is a tool for reviewing code quality and security. It helps to guide our development teams during code reviews by providing rem...
 

Also Known As

SOAtest
Sonar
 

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Sample Customers

Charter Communications, Sabre, Caesars Entertainment, Charles Schwab, ING, Intel, Northbridge Financial, Capital Services, WoodmenLife
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