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Acunetix vs Checkmarx One comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.5
Acunetix enhances security and saves costs by identifying vulnerabilities, offering significant ROI and assurance in application releases.
Sentiment score
7.5
Checkmarx One enhances security, speeds delivery, reduces costs, and returns ROI within six months for some users.
It saves a significant amount of time by covering attack surfaces.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.4
Acunetix support is available 24/7 but varies in responsiveness; satisfaction levels depend on user experience and response times.
Sentiment score
7.0
Checkmarx One provides generally positive support, but response delays and unresolved tickets challenge some users, despite skilled assistance.
The technical support from Invicti is very good and fast.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Acunetix excels in scalability and adaptability, supporting diverse user needs and cloud environments for enterprises, despite Linux constraints.
Sentiment score
7.1
Checkmarx One offers strong scalability, supports automation, and manages scan engines, though may face processing time and licensing cost constraints.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Acunetix offers reliable, stable performance with minimal maintenance, rare glitches, and effective support during updates, earning high user ratings.
Sentiment score
7.2
Checkmarx One is generally stable, but users report occasional crashes and performance issues, varying stability ratings from 4-10.
 

Room For Improvement

Acunetix needs improvements in integrations, speed, clarity, and customization, with challenges in licensing, false positives, and jargon.
Checkmarx One requires enhancements in false positive reduction, language support, pricing, role management, UI, and support response time.
The support program was helpful in addressing it.
 

Setup Cost

Acunetix's pricing is seen as high by some, competitive by others, with concerns about licensing complexity and transparency.
Checkmarx One's pricing is costly but justified by its flexibility, competitive pricing, and enhanced security for enterprises.
We secured a special licensing model for penetration testing companies, which is cost-effective.
 

Valuable Features

Acunetix offers user-friendly, comprehensive scanning with detailed reporting, minimal false positives, and robust integration capabilities for efficient vulnerability management.
Checkmarx One offers advanced code analysis, seamless repository integration, and user-friendly features for efficient security testing and vulnerability management.
I find it to be one of the most comprehensive tools, with support for manual intervention.
 

Categories and Ranking

Acunetix
Ranking in Application Security Tools
16th
Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
13th
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
21st
Ranking in DevSecOps
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Checkmarx One
Ranking in Application Security Tools
3rd
Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
3rd
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
20th
Ranking in DevSecOps
2nd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
Static Code Analysis (2nd), API Security (2nd), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of Acunetix is 2.6%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Checkmarx One is 12.1%, down from 15.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Security Tools
 

Featured Reviews

AnubhavGoswami - PeerSpot reviewer
Attractive automated reports with boost user productivity and an easy setup
The primary use is mainly related to vulnerability assessment, including both public and internal IP addresses By using this tool, we have reduced the workload and increased the productivity of users. It generates automated reports. This feature is beneficial when sharing reports with clients as…
Rohit Kesharwani - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good security analysis and security identification within the source code
We integrate Checkmarx into our software development cycle using GitLab's CI/CD pipeline. Checkmark has been the most helpful for us in the development stage. The solution's incremental scanning feature has impacted our development speed. The solution's vulnerability detection is around 80% to 90% accurate. I would recommend Checkmarx to other users because it is one of the good tools for doing security analysis and security identification within the source code. Overall, I rate Checkmarx a nine out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?
The tool's most valuable feature is scan configurations. We use it for external physical applications. The scanning time depends on the application's code.
What is your primary use case for Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?
I use Acunetix for penetration testing purposes. This is the primary use case.
What advice do you have for others considering Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner?
I rate the overall solution nine out of ten. I prefer Acunetix for its more precise and accurate results.
What alternatives are there for Fortify WebInspect and Fortify SCA?
I would like to recommend Checkmarx. With Checkmarx, you are able to have an all in one solution for SAST and SCA as well. Veracode is only a cloud solution. Hope this helps.
What do you like most about Checkmarx?
Compared to the solutions we used previously, Checkmarx has reduced our workload by almost 75%.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Checkmarx?
The pricing is relatively expensive due to the product's quality and performance, but it is worth it.
 

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AcuSensor
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