Compare HCL AppScan and OpenText Static Application Security Testing 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
HCL AppScan
Star Rating
(76)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansOpenText Static Application Security Testing
Star Rating
(24)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenText Static Application Security TestingHCL AppScan vs OpenText Static Application Security Testing
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found OpenText Static Application Security Testing easier to use. However, HCL AppScan is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with HCL AppScan overall.
- Reviewers felt that HCL AppScan meets the needs of their business better than OpenText Static Application Security Testing.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that OpenText Static Application Security Testing is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of OpenText Static Application Security Testing over HCL AppScan.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HCL AppScan
HCL AppScan CodeSweep
Free
Free-to-use security tool for developers alike who need to "spell check" and fix their code, as they write it, in multiple IDEs.
- Ideal for Developers
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
No pricing availableFree Trial
HCL AppScan
Free Trial is available
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
60
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.6
63
8.7
15
Ease of Setup
8.5
32
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
8.6
32
8.1
9
Quality of Support
8.5
61
8.7
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
31
8.5
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
59
9.1
13
Features by Category
Administration
8.3
22
8.9
9
8.5
21
8.7
10
Analysis
8.7
23
8.3
11
7.8
22
8.0
11
8.4
23
8.8
11
8.0
23
8.5
10
Testing
7.6
21
8.1
9
7.8
21
6.9
9
8.4
20
8.7
10
7.9
21
8.5
8
8.3
20
7.0
9
8.3
22
8.3
9
7.3
22
6.2
11
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
Testing
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
7.1
29
Not enough data
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HCL AppScan and OpenText Static Application Security Testing are categorized as Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Unique Categories
HCL AppScan is categorized as Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis
OpenText Static Application Security Testing is categorized as Static Code Analysis
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HCL AppScan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenText Static Application Security Testing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
24.3%
Computer & Network Security
13.5%
Computer Software
9.5%
Automotive
8.1%
Telecommunications
5.4%
Other
39.2%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
Who owns AppScan?
1 Comment
Official Response from HCL AppScan
HCL AppScan is owned by HCL Software.Read more
HCL AppScan has no more discussions with answers
What are the main components of Fortify?
1 Comment
VC
Fortify SSC server
Fortify scan software for windows or Linux Read more
will provide Video training course for this tool?
1 Comment
SH
Micro Focus has a comprehensive set of free training tools! Check out this one on SCA...Read more
OpenText Static Application Security Testing has no more discussions with answers
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