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# Checkmarx vs OpenText Core Application Security Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Checkmarx** [

4.2/5(49)

](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews#reviews)

**OpenText Core Application Security** [

4.1/5(34)

](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-core-application-security/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Checkmarx**
Free Trial

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

**OpenText Core Application Security**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Checkmarx**
2 months

Based on 8 responses

**OpenText Core Application Security**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Checkmarx**
11 months

Based on 7 responses

**OpenText Core Application Security**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Checkmarx**
$$$$$

**OpenText Core Application Security**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Checkmarx**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenText Core Application Security**
Not enough reviews yet

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)

**OpenText Core Application Security**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Checkmarx**
[

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AWS Lambda

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Azure Pipelines

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GitHub

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GitLab

](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews)[
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**OpenText Core Application Security**
Not enough data

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/1905576/Screenshot_2026-09-29_at_9.07.20_AM.png)

**OpenText Core Application Security**
 ![OpenText Core Application Security 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/127968/Screen-Shot-2020-02-10-at-10.06.58-AM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Checkmarx**

8.6

8.637

**OpenText Core Application Security**

8.1

8.131

Ease of Use

**Checkmarx**

8.5

8.537

**OpenText Core Application Security**

8.2

8.231

Ease of Setup

**Checkmarx**

8.2

8.223

**OpenText Core Application Security**

8.2

8.212

Ease of Admin

**Checkmarx**

8.3

8.317

**OpenText Core Application Security**

8.9

8.912

Quality of Support

**Checkmarx**

8.4

8.431

**OpenText Core Application Security**

7.9

7.930

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Checkmarx**

8.6

8.616

**OpenText Core Application Security**

9.0

9.012

Product Direction (% positive)

**Checkmarx**

8.2

8.232

**OpenText Core Application Security**

8.8

8.830

Features

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

Show 9 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

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

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

API / Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extensibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Static Code Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scan

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing

Manual Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Black-Box Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Detection Rate

Not enough data

Not enough data

False Positives

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

Application Security[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) Tools[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

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[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

Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)

Autonomous Task Execution

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%

[![OpenText Core Application Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-core-application-security.svg "OpenText Core Application Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-core-application-security/reviews)

OpenText Core Application Security

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

32.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

26.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

41.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

24.4%

32.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

22.2%

26.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

53.3%

41.2%

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%

[![OpenText Core Application Security](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-core-application-security.svg "OpenText Core Application Security")](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-core-application-security/reviews)
OpenText Core Application Security

Information Technology and Services

26.5%

Computer & Network Security

8.8%

Computer Software

8.8%

Airlines/Aviation

5.9%

Construction

5.9%

Other

44.1%

FAQs

## Checkmarx vs OpenText Core Application... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Checkmarx vs OpenText Core Application...?

Checkmarx stands out for its slightly higher G2 rating and reviewer-cited strengths in implementation ease, while OpenText Core Application... is noted for its higher Ease of Admin score.

| [Checkmarx](https://www.g2.com/products/checkmarx/reviews) | [OpenText Core Application...](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-core-application-security/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (48 reviews) | 4.1/5 (34 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Implementation Ease | — |

### How do the pricing models of Checkmarx and OpenText Core Application... compare?

Checkmarx is rated higher for price/cost satisfaction, indicating reviewers consider it the stronger value compared to OpenText Core Application....

- **Checkmarx:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that the cost is high, especially for startups and small organizations, but they also note satisfaction with the value provided by its features and integrations.
- **OpenText Core Application...:** Reviewers note that the price could be lower, but still find it acceptable for the features offered.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers cite cost and ease of integration as key factors when considering switching between these products.

### What are the best alternatives to Checkmarx and OpenText Core Application...?

The top 3 alternatives to Checkmarx and OpenText Core Application... are Veracode Application Security Platform, SonarQube, and GitLab.

| 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, but strong value for features | Implementation Ease |
| [OpenText Core Application...](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-core-application-security/reviews) | 4.1/5 (34 reviews) | Enterprise | Price could be lower, but generally acceptable | — |
| [Veracode Application Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews) | 3.8/5 (26 reviews) | — | — | Comprehensive vulnerability analysis |
| [SonarQube](https://www.g2.com/products/sonarqube/reviews) | 4.4/5 (155 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Strong code quality and static analysis |
| [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) | 4.5/5 (901 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Integrated DevOps and CI/CD capabilities |

### Which Static Application Security Testing (SAST) features should I prioritize when comparing Checkmarx and OpenText Core Application...?

Buyers should prioritize vulnerability detection accuracy, integration capabilities, ease of setup, reporting and dashboard usability, and false positive management when comparing Checkmarx and OpenText Core Application....

- **Vulnerability Detection Accuracy:** Checkmarx is cited for accuracy of results (1 all-time mention); OpenText Core Application... is noted for deep vulnerability analysis in recent reviews.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Checkmarx is mentioned for easy integrations (1 all-time mention), including Jenkins and GitHub; OpenText Core Application... is noted for integration with CI orchestration tools in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Setup:** Checkmarx scores 8.1; OpenText Core Application... scores 8.2.
- **Reporting and Dashboard Usability:** Checkmarx is cited for dashboard usability (1 all-time mention); OpenText Core Application... is noted for centralized visibility and reporting in recent reviews.
- **False Positive Management:** Both products receive reviewer feedback about false positives, with Checkmarx having 1 all-time mention and OpenText Core Application... noted in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Checkmarx vs OpenText Core Application...?

Checkmarx's headline strength is implementation ease, while OpenText Core Application... is recognized for centralized visibility and risk management.

- **Checkmarx strengths:** Implementation ease (2 all-time mentions), user interface (2), accuracy of results (1), automation testing (1), dashboard usability (1), easy integrations (1), vulnerability detection (1).
- **Checkmarx trade-offs:** False positives (1 all-time mention), lacking or missing features (1 each), poor navigation (1), high cost noted in recent reviews.
- **OpenText Core Application... strengths:** Centralized visibility into application use, deep vulnerability analysis, integration with CI orchestration tools, and real-time risk management cited in recent reviews.
- **OpenText Core Application... trade-offs:** Reviewers mention a learning curve, interface complexity, and occasional false positives in recent reviews.

### Is Checkmarx or OpenText Core Application... better for small businesses?

GitLab is the top alternative with a Small-Business segment, while both Checkmarx and OpenText Core Application... are primarily used by Enterprise customers.

- **Checkmarx:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers from startups and small organizations note high cost as a barrier, but appreciate integrations and automation features.
- **OpenText Core Application...:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight centralized risk management and ease of use, but also mention a learning curve for new users.

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

Checkmarx is favored for integrations, with reviewers specifically citing Jenkins and GitHub support.

- **Checkmarx:** Jenkins (2 all-time mentions), GitHub (1 all-time mention), and integrations with CI/CD pipelines are highlighted in recent reviews.
- **OpenText Core Application...:** Integration with CI orchestration tools is noted in recent reviews, but no specific third-party tools are cited with all-time mention counts.

### How do Checkmarx and OpenText Core Application... compare on customer support?

Checkmarx scores higher on Quality of Support (8.3 vs 7.9), indicating a modest advantage over OpenText Core Application....

- **Checkmarx:** Reviewers mention good response and support, with several citing helpful customer support teams and timely assistance.
- **OpenText Core Application...:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive and helpful, though some note a learning curve and occasional delays in resolving complex issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Checkmarx or OpenText Core Application...?

Checkmarx and OpenText Core Application... score within a tenth of a point on Ease of Setup (8.1 vs 8.2), indicating near parity in implementation experience.

- **Checkmarx:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward but note a learning phase for policy configuration and initial use, especially for teams new to application security testing.
- **OpenText Core Application...:** Reviewers report that setup is generally easy, with some citing a simple UI and admin panel, though a few mention a steep learning curve for advanced features.

Alternatives

**Checkmarx Alternatives**

 ![Veracode Application Security Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d30c215643c0b745ba4951ab20b60121/veracode-application-security-platform.svg "Veracode Application Security Platform")

[
Veracode Application...
](/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews)

 ![Black Duck Polaris Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/195ba70518e2390f639f5372bea2e6c0/black-duck-polaris-platform.svg "Black Duck Polaris Platform")

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Black Duck Polaris Platform
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 ![SonarQube](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2d6b80be24e9f51c144f780f2aa41cb3/sonarqube.svg "SonarQube")

[
SonarQube
](/products/sonarqube/reviews)

 ![GitLab](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2397ccd7309ef2bca71e3a275d59a5a3/gitlab.svg "GitLab")

[
GitLab
](/products/gitlab/reviews)

**OpenText Core Application Security Alternatives**

 ![Veracode Application Security Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d30c215643c0b745ba4951ab20b60121/veracode-application-security-platform.svg "Veracode Application Security Platform")

[
Veracode Application...
](/products/veracode-application-security-platform/reviews)

 ![HCL AppScan](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/29b6f6f7723fdb127f6c9c54b9dd756f/hcl-appscan.svg "HCL AppScan")

[
HCL AppScan
](/products/hcl-appscan/reviews)

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Black Duck Polaris Platform
](/products/black-duck-polaris-platform/reviews)

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[
Tenable Nessus
](/products/tenable-nessus/reviews)

## Checkmarx vs OpenText Core Application Security

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Checkmarx easier to use. However, reviewers felt that OpenText Core Application Security was easier to administer and do business with overall. Finally, reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up.

- Reviewers felt that Checkmarx meets the needs of their business better than OpenText Core Application Security.
- 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 OpenText Core Application Security over Checkmarx.