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Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
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Easy to use with a simple installation process and good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation is very easy."
  • "Due to the fact that, with our software developer life cycle, we don't need to scan our source code every day or every week. For that reason, we find the cost is too high. We might only actually use it five to ten times a year, which makes it expensive."

What is most valuable?

It's a well-recognized tool in our industry. We have a lot of requests for the product from clients. 

The solution is very easy to use. 

The stability has been good over the years.

The installation is very easy.

What needs improvement?

Due to the fact that, with our software developer life cycle, we don't need to scan our source code every day or every week. For that reason, we find the cost is too high. We might only actually use it five to ten times a year, which makes it expensive.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've used the solution for about three or four years at this point. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Not everyone uses the solution at our company. Mainly, just developers use it, and we have about 60 people on it. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Right now, we are considering changing to WhiteSource, however, we still might just keep Black Duck.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup isn't too difficult. It's a pretty straightforward, simple process. We have only installed it once, and I cannot recall how long the deployment actually took. It was a long time ago.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost of the solution is very high. We'd prefer if the product offered a monthly subscription.

What other advice do I have?

We are a customer and an end-user.

We are using Black Duck Hub.

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're mostly quite happy with the capabilities. 

Black Duck is a good, but not an inexpensive tool. If others want stability or a well-respected tool, I would recommend it. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior Technical Architect at IGT Solutions
Real User
Top 20
Helps to scan Java codes and save time
Pros and Cons
  • "We accidentally use third-party library APIs, which may not be secure. Our technical team may not have the end time or expertise to figure it out. Black Duck helps us with that and saves us time."
  • "The tool needs to improve its pricing. Its configuration is complex and can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to scan Java code. 

What is most valuable?

We accidentally use third-party library APIs, which may not be secure. Our technical team may not have the end time or expertise to figure it out. Black Duck helps us with that and saves us time. 

What needs improvement?

The tool needs to improve its pricing. Its configuration is complex and can be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the tool for five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Black Duck is stable. 

How was the initial setup?

I rate the tool's deployment a seven out of ten. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate the product an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Lead Product Enginner at Harman International Industries, Incorporated
Real User
Stable, with good vulnerability scanning, and it's priced well
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the vulnerability scanning, and that it's easy to use."
  • "The initial setup could be simplified. It was somewhat complex."

What is our primary use case?

We are using this solution for software analysis and vulnerability scanning.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the vulnerability scanning, and that it's easy to use.

What needs improvement?

The initial setup could be simplified. It was somewhat complex.

In the next release, I would like to see packet analysis and binary analysis included as features.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Black Duck for approximately four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have not had any issues with stability.

It's a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The number of users on the project depends on the license and the project.

How are customer service and technical support?

I am from the DevOps team and have not had any contact with technical support. It's not an area that I am a part of.

If I have any issues, I escalate them to our team and they reach out to technical support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, we did not use any other solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex.

We had some issues finding the report.

The length of deployment is different, it varies on the requirements.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was done by someone in our company.

The maintenance is done through the vendor.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is low. It's not an expensive solution.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I would recommend to others.

I would rate Black Duck an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Senior Project Manager at TRIVIUM ESOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Real User
Top 20
A stable and scalable solution but priced higher than competitors
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "The product's pricing is higher compared to other competitor products."

What needs improvement?

The product's pricing is higher compared to other competitor products. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I am using the product for a year. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is scalable. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the product a nine out of ten. We mostly have enterprise customers for the solution. 

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