# Checkmarx vs Contrast Security Comparison

| | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 36 | 49 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (53.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (67.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Checkmarx

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

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

### Contrast Security

Pros:
- Accuracy of Findings (2 reviews)
- Accuracy of Results (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Setup (1 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (27 reviews) | 8.6 (41 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 7.8 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 9.3 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (38 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Checkmarx

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Contrast Security

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | 7.8/10 | 6 |
| **Contrast Security** | 8.6/10 | 11 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Command-Line Tools** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Manual Testing** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | 8.3/10 | 15 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scan** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 

#### Testing

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Testing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Test Automation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Black-Box Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | 7.0 (15 reviews) | 

### Vulnerability Scanner

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Perimeter Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Manual Application Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Black Box Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | 8.7/10 | 16 |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Transparency** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Thorough Detection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 

### Secure Code Review

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Documentation

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Application Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Threat Detection & Response - Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Behavior Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Static Code Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance - AI AppSec Assistants

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Checkmarx** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contrast Security** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [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), [Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/interactive-application-security-testing-iast)

**Unique to Checkmarx (3):** [AI AppSec Assistants](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-appsec-assistants), [Secure Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-review), [Static Code Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/static-code-analysis)

**Unique to Contrast Security (3):** [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) Tools ](https://www.g2.com/categories/runtime-application-self-protection-rasp-tools), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Checkmarx | Contrast Security | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 18.8% | 12.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.1% | 20.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 53.1% | 67.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Checkmarx

- **Computer Software:** 15.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.6%
- **Banking:** 9.4%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.4%
- **Automotive:** 6.3%
- **Investment Banking:** 3.1%
- **Internet:** 3.1%
- **International Trade and Development:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 3.1%
- **Legal Services:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 28.1%

#### Contrast Security

- **Insurance:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 8.2%
- **Financial Services:** 8.2%
- **Computer Software:** 8.2%
- **Publishing:** 6.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.1%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.1%
- **Automotive:** 4.1%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.1%
- **Other:** 24.5%

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## Top Discussions

### 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"

### Contrast Security

No discussions available for this product.

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