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At a Glance
CodeScan
CodeScan
Star Rating
(34)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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OpenText Static Application Security Testing
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
Star Rating
(24)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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  • Reviewers mention that OpenText Fortify Static Code Analyzer excels in its Static Code Analysis capabilities, scoring 8.7, while CodeScan outperforms with a score of 9.2, indicating a more robust analysis feature that users find beneficial for identifying vulnerabilities early in the development process.
  • Users report that the Quality of Support for CodeScan is notably higher, with a score of 9.0 compared to OpenText's 8.6, suggesting that CodeScan provides more responsive and effective customer service, which is crucial for teams needing quick resolutions to issues.
  • G2 users highlight that OpenText Fortify's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.1, while CodeScan shines with a score of 8.7, indicating that users find CodeScan easier to implement, which can significantly reduce onboarding time for new teams.
  • Users on G2 mention that CodeScan's Test Automation feature, although rated lower at 7.3, is still preferred over OpenText's 8.5, as it integrates well with existing CI/CD pipelines, making it a more flexible option for automated testing workflows.
  • Reviewers say that OpenText Fortify's False Positives rate is a concern, scoring 6.5, which can lead to unnecessary workload for developers, whereas CodeScan's lower score of 5.8 indicates a more accurate detection system, reducing the time spent on false alarms.
  • Users report that both products have similar Detection Rates at 8.3, but CodeScan's additional features for Compliance Testing (8.8) provide an edge, as users find it more effective in ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CodeScan
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OpenText Static Application Security Testing
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Free Trial
CodeScan
Free Trial is available
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
16
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.6
18
8.7
15
Ease of Setup
8.7
10
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
8.8
12
8.1
9
Quality of Support
9.0
20
8.7
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
12
8.5
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
21
9.1
13
Features by Category
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.4
9
8.1
13
Administration
8.8
8
8.9
9
8.3
8
8.7
10
Analysis
8.5
8
8.3
11
7.9
8
8.0
11
9.2
8
8.8
11
9.2
8
8.5
10
Testing
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
7.3
5
8.7
10
8.8
7
8.5
8
8.3
5
7.0
9
8.3
6
8.3
9
5.8
6
6.2
11
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Static Code AnalysisHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
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Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CodeScan
CodeScan
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
CodeScan and OpenText Static Application Security Testing are categorized as Static Code Analysis and Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Unique Categories
CodeScan
CodeScan has no unique categories
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
OpenText Static Application Security Testing has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CodeScan
CodeScan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.0%
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
47.6%
Reviewers' Industry
CodeScan
CodeScan
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Management Consulting
6.7%
Insurance
6.7%
Other
43.3%
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
Financial Services
23.8%
Banking
19.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Computer Software
14.3%
Computer & Network Security
9.5%
Other
19.0%
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Discussions
CodeScan
CodeScan Discussions
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OpenText Static Application Security Testing
OpenText Static Application Security Testing Discussions
will provide Video training course for this tool?
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