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# Checkmarx vs Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Checkmarx** [

4.2/5(49)

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**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**[

4.1/5(105)

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Pricing

**Checkmarx**
Free Trial

**Contact Us** 100 Per contributing developer · SAST 

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Checkmarx**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 8 responses

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
4 months

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**Checkmarx**
11 months10 months sooner

Based on 7 responses

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
21 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Checkmarx**
$$$$$

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Checkmarx**
Not enough reviews yet

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
10%

Pros & Cons

**Checkmarx**
[
Implementation Ease (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1987244&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
User Interface (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1900133&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
False Positives (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2423721&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Lacking Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2423686&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
[
Vulnerability Detection (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1343195&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1343287&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1342950&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2374710&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Checkmarx**
[

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AWS Lambda

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Azure Pipelines

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GitHub

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GitLab

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**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
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Azure Pipelines

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-pipelines/reviews)[

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GitHub

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Jira

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Screenshots

**Checkmarx**
 ![Checkmarx screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1898040/Checkmarx_One_Platform.png)

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**
 ![Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/80049/dashboard-04-2x.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Checkmarx**

8.6

8.637

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.3

8.390

Ease of Use

**Checkmarx**

8.5

8.537

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.5

8.591

Ease of Setup

**Checkmarx**

8.2

8.223

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.5

8.566

Ease of Admin

**Checkmarx**

8.3

8.317

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.4

8.460

Quality of Support

**Checkmarx**

8.4

8.431

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

7.8

7.885

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Checkmarx**

8.6

8.616

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

8.2

8.258

Product Direction (% positive)

**Checkmarx**

8.2

8.232

**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)**

7.6

7.689

Features

Website Security[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.0

36

Administration

Dashboard & Reporting

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

31

Alerting

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

28

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Risk Analysis

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

31

Security Auditing

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

27

Blacklist and Whitelist

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

21

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

22

Firewall

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Malware Removal

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

6

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Balancing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Penetration Testing[Hide 39 FeaturesShow 39 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

36

Administration

API

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

25

Extensibility

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

26

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

32

Analysis

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

28

Reconnaissance

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

31

Vulnerability Scan

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

33

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

SPA Scans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Command-Line Tools

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

20

Manual Testing

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

24

Test Automation

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

28

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

30

Additional Functionality

Network Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Cracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulated Threat Attacks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-Site Scripting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exploit Frameworks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

15

Not enough data

Administration

API / Integrations

9.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Extensibility

8.6(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Analysis

Real-Time Analytics

9.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

8.5(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

8.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Code Analysis

9.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Integrated Development Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Command-Line Tools

8.3(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Manual Testing

8.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Test Automation

8.9(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Compliance Testing

8.9(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Detection Rate

8.6(won by default)

7

Not enough data

False Positives

6.1(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Debugging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Developers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.0

32

Administration

API / Integrations

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

25

Extensibility

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

26

Analysis

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

30

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

28

Vulnerability Scan

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

30

Code Analysis

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

22

Static Code Analysis

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Testing

Manual Testing

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

23

Test Automation

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

29

Compliance Testing

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

24

Black-Box Scanning

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

28

Detection Rate

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

25

False Positives

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

27

Vulnerability Scanner[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

39

Performance

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Detection Rate

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

34

|

Verified

False Positives

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

36

|

Verified

Automated Scans

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

35

|

Verified

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network

Compliance Testing

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

28

|

Verified

Perimeter Scanning

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Configuration Monitoring

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

24

|

Verified

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Source-Code Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application

Manual Application Testing

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Static Code Analysis

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

23

|

Verified

Black Box Testing

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

33

|

Verified

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

5

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Response

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Data Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virus Definition Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Spam

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Container Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SQL Injections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Crawling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 6 feature categories with incomplete data

Artificial Intelligence[Hide 37 FeaturesShow 37 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Code Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Characters and Avatars

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transformer Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Image & Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive and Co-Creative Systems

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Augmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Variation Autoencoder Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adversarial Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transfer Learning and Fine-tuning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Simulation and Scenario Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Creative Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prompt Engineering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Foundation Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Code Review[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remediation Suggestions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

False Positives

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Supply Chain Security Tools[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Tampering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Malicious Code

Not enough data

Not enough data

Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Risks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracking

Bill of Materials

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trails

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI AppSec Assistants[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance - AI AppSec Assistants

Remediation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Vulnerability Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accuracy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration - AI AppSec Assistants

Stack Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Codebase Contextual Awareness

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Checkmarx](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ee46b61b130757d24b7633fe98e00fb6/checkmarx.svg "Checkmarx")](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews)

Checkmarx

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

24.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

22.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

53.3%

[![Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8b9bbc1b8758727122569ca626a30959/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix.svg "Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)")](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews)

Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

41.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

24.4%

26.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

22.2%

33.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

53.3%

41.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Checkmarx](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ee46b61b130757d24b7633fe98e00fb6/checkmarx.svg "Checkmarx")](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews)
Checkmarx

Information Technology and Services

19.0%

Computer Software

16.7%

Banking

11.9%

Computer & Network Security

11.9%

Automotive

4.8%

Other

35.7%

[![Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8b9bbc1b8758727122569ca626a30959/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix.svg "Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)")](https://www.g2.com/products/invicti-web-api-formerly-acunetix/reviews)
Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)

Information Technology and Services

21.0%

Computer Software

15.0%

Computer & Network Security

11.0%

Telecommunications

10.0%

Financial Services

6.0%

Other

37.0%

FAQs

## Checkmarx vs Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Checkmarx vs Acunetix by Invicti?

Checkmarx stands out for its higher Quality of Support score and more frequent reviewer-cited strengths in implementation and integration, while Acunetix by Invicti is noted for its ease of use and vulnerability detection.

| | [Checkmarx](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews) | [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (48 reviews) | 4.1/5 (105 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Implementation Ease (2 all-time mentions) | Vulnerability Detection (7 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Checkmarx and Acunetix by Invicti compare?

Checkmarx is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Acunetix by Invicti.

- **Checkmarx:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that the cost is high, especially for startups and small organizations, but they also note the value in its comprehensive features and integrations.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Reviewers frequently cite the product as expensive, with concerns about restrictive licensing and annual price increases, impacting perceived value for smaller teams.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers mention switching away from Acunetix by Invicti due to aggressive pricing strategies and inflexible licensing models.

### What are the best alternatives to Checkmarx and Acunetix by Invicti?

The top 3 alternatives to Checkmarx and Acunetix by Invicti are Intruder, SonarQube, and Detectify.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Checkmarx](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews) | 4.2/5 (48 reviews) | Enterprise | High cost noted for startups and small orgs | Implementation Ease |
| [Acunetix by Invicti](https://www.g2.com/products/acunetix-by-invicti/reviews) | 4.1/5 (105 reviews) | Enterprise | Expensive, restrictive licensing, price increases | Vulnerability Detection |
| [Intruder](https://www.g2.com/products/intruder/reviews) | 4.8/5 (209 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [SonarQube](https://www.g2.com/products/sonarqube/reviews) | 4.4/5 (155 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Detectify](https://www.g2.com/products/detectify/reviews) | 4.5/5 (51 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Static Application Security Testing (SAST) features should I prioritize when comparing Checkmarx and Acunetix by Invicti?

Buyers should prioritize vulnerability detection accuracy, ease of integration, false positive management, reporting quality, and automation capabilities when comparing Checkmarx and Acunetix by Invicti.

- **Vulnerability Detection Accuracy:** Acunetix by Invicti has 7 all-time mentions for vulnerability detection, while Checkmarx has 1.
- **Ease of Integration:** Checkmarx is cited for easy integrations (1 all-time mention), with specific integrations like Jenkins and GitHub; Acunetix by Invicti is cited for easy integrations (4 all-time mentions), including Jira and CI/CD tools.
- **False Positive Management:** Both products have reviewer concerns about false positives, with Checkmarx having 1 all-time mention and Acunetix by Invicti noted in recent reviews for needing improvement in this area.
- **Reporting Quality:** Acunetix by Invicti has 4 all-time mentions for reporting quality; Checkmarx is cited for dashboard usability (1 all-time mention).
- **Automation Capabilities:** Both products are cited for automation, with Checkmarx having 1 all-time mention and Acunetix by Invicti having 4.

### What are the pros and cons of Checkmarx vs Acunetix by Invicti?

Checkmarx's headline strength is implementation ease, while Acunetix by Invicti is most recognized for vulnerability detection.

- **Checkmarx strengths:** Implementation ease (2 all-time mentions), user interface (2), automation testing (1), customer support (1), dashboard usability (1), deployment (1), ease of use (1), easy integrations (1), protection automation (1), vulnerability detection (1).
- **Checkmarx trade-offs:** False positives (1 all-time mention), lacking features (1), missing features (1), poor navigation (1), high cost noted in recent reviews, scan times can be long for large codebases.
- **Acunetix by Invicti strengths:** Vulnerability detection (7 all-time mentions), ease of use (6), security (5), vulnerability identification (5), accuracy of results (4), automation (4), easy integrations (4), implementation ease (4), reporting quality (4), scanning efficiency (4), automated scanning (3), CD integration (3), integration capabilities (3), coverage (2), dashboard usability (2).
- **Acunetix by Invicti trade-offs:** Expensive (4 all-time mentions), complexity (3), complex setup (3), slow scanning (3), difficult customization (2), restrictive licensing and price increases cited in recent reviews.

### Is Checkmarx or Acunetix by Invicti better for small businesses?

Detectify is the top alternative with a Small-Business segment, but both Checkmarx and Acunetix by Invicti are primarily used by Enterprise reviewers.

- **Checkmarx:** Largest segment is Enterprise; recent reviews from startups note high cost as a barrier for small businesses.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers mention pricing and licensing as challenges for smaller teams.

### Which Static Application Security Testing (SAST) platform has better integrations?

Acunetix by Invicti is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader tool coverage.

- **Checkmarx:** Integrations with Jenkins (2 all-time mentions) and GitHub (recent reviews).
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Integrations with Jira (1 all-time mention), CI/CD tools, and issue trackers cited in recent reviews.

### How do Checkmarx and Acunetix by Invicti compare on customer support?

Checkmarx scores higher on Quality of Support (8.3 vs 7.8), a difference of 0.5 points, indicating a material advantage.

- **Checkmarx:** Reviewers highlight responsive support and helpful customer service, with several citing good experiences and a Quality of Support score of 8.3.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Support is generally rated positively but with more variability; some reviewers note quick answers, while others cite issues with technical support and inflexible management, reflected in a Quality of Support score of 7.8.

### Which is easier to implement, Checkmarx or Acunetix by Invicti?

Acunetix by Invicti has a higher Ease of Setup score (8.5 vs 8.1), but the difference is below the 0.4-point materiality threshold, indicating near parity.

- **Checkmarx:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note a learning curve and longer setup times for large projects.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Reviewers frequently mention ease of setup and implementation, with positive sentiment around quick deployment and user-friendly configuration.

### Which product has better False Positives?

Both Checkmarx and Acunetix by Invicti receive reviewer feedback about false positives, with neither product holding a clear advantage.

- **Checkmarx:** False positives are cited as a trade-off (1 all-time mention), with reviewers noting the need for manual validation and tuning, especially for less common languages.
- **Acunetix by Invicti:** Recent reviews mention false positives as an area for improvement, with reviewers noting that while accuracy is generally high, manual verification is still required for some findings.

Alternatives

**Checkmarx Alternatives**

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**Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) Alternatives**

 ![Intruder](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1539808658/intruder.svg "Intruder")

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Intruder
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Detectify
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## Checkmarx vs Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix)

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix) is easier to set up and administer. While Checkmarx is easier to do business with overall.

- Reviewers felt that Checkmarx meets the needs of their business better than Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Checkmarx is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Checkmarx over Invicti Web + API (formerly Acunetix).