# Black Duck, Checkmarx vs Coverity Comparison

| | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 29 | 40 | 55 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (46.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (63.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Black Duck

Pros:
- Accuracy of Findings (1 reviews)
- Open Source (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Resource Constraints (1 reviews)

### Checkmarx

Pros:
- Implementation Ease (2 reviews)
- User Interface (2 reviews)

Cons:
- False Positives (1 reviews)
- Lacking Features (1 reviews)

### Coverity

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (29 reviews) | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.8 (18 reviews) | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 7.7 (40 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Black Duck

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Checkmarx

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Coverity

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Black Duck** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkmarx** | 8.0/10 | 8 |
| **Coverity** | 8.6/10 | 13 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Black Duck** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Coverity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Black Duck** | 8.6/10 | 8 |
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Coverity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transparency** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Thorough Detection** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Secure Code Review

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Black Duck** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Coverity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Documentation

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Custom Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Agility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Static Code Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Black Duck** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Coverity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI AppSec Assistants

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Black Duck** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Coverity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance - AI AppSec Assistants

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time Vulnerability Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accuracy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration - AI AppSec Assistants

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Stack Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Codebase Contextual Awareness** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Black Duck** | N/A | N/A |
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Coverity** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

| Feature | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Black Duck (2):** [AI AppSec Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-appsec-assistants), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis)

**Unique to Checkmarx (6):** [AI AppSec Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-appsec-assistants), [Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-application-security-testing-sast), [Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/dynamic-application-security-testing-dast), [Secure Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-review), [Static Code Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-code-analysis), [Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/interactive-application-security-testing-iast)

**Unique to Coverity (3):** [Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-application-security-testing-sast), [Static Code Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-code-analysis), [Secure Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-review)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Black Duck | Checkmarx | Coverity | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 17.9% | 25.0% | 10.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.7% | 25.0% | 25.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 46.4% | 50.0% | 63.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Black Duck

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.6%
- **Computer Software:** 28.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.1%
- **Utilities:** 3.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.6%
- **Printing:** 3.6%
- **Food Production:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Entertainment:** 3.6%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 10.7%

#### Checkmarx

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.6%
- **Computer Software:** 14.7%
- **Banking:** 8.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.8%
- **Automotive:** 5.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.9%
- **Food Production:** 2.9%
- **Higher Education:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 29.4%

#### Coverity

- **Computer Software:** 36.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 9.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.3%
- **Automotive:** 5.5%
- **Semiconductors:** 5.5%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 1.8%
- **Banking:** 1.8%
- **Computer Hardware:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 14.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Black Duck

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- [Semgrep](https://www.g2.com/products/semgrep/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Snyk](https://www.g2.com/products/snyk/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (132 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Black Duck

No discussions available for this product.

### Checkmarx

- Title: [What is Checkmarx used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-checkmarx-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Checkmarx is a static code analysis tool used for SAST (Static application security testing)"
- Title: [What is Checkmarx used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/checkmarx-what-is-checkmarx-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Checkmarx is an ultimate tool for Static code scan and analysis through code vulnerability testing, SCA and secret detections. They have a prebuilt engine to..."
- Title: [Which testing method does Checkmarx support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-testing-method-does-checkmarx-support) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Checkmarx does support all these testing methodologies -Sast, Dast, IAST, SCA "
- Title: [Does Checkmarx support DAST?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-checkmarx-support-dast) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You cannot test DAST Testing using Checkmarx"

### Coverity

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/black-duck-vs-checkmarx-vs-coverity)