Checkmarx One vs FortiDevSec comparison

Checkmarx and Fortinet are both solutions in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category. Checkmarx is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2, while Fortinet is ranked #23 with an average rating of 9.0. Checkmarx holds a 10.4% mindshare in SAST, compared to Fortinet’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Checkmarx users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

Checkmarx One

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88% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Checkmarx One and FortiDevSec based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Checkmarx One

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

3rd

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

17th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (2nd), Container Security (15th), Static Code Analysis (2nd), API Security (3rd), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (2nd), DevSecOps (3rd), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (8th), Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) (3rd), AI Security (2nd)

FortiDevSec

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

23rd

Ranking in Vulnerability Management

48th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category, the mindshare of Checkmarx One is 10.4%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FortiDevSec is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Checkmarx One	10.4%
FortiDevSec	0.5%
Other	89.1%

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Featured Reviews

Shahzad Shahzad

Senior Solution Architect | L3+ Systems & Cloud Engineer | SRE Specialist at Canada Cloud Solution

Enable secure development workflows while identifying opportunities for faster scans and improved AI guidance

Checkmarx One is a very strong platform, but there are several areas where it can improve to support modern DevSecOps workflows even better. For example, better real-time developer guidance is needed. The IDE plugin should offer richer AI-powered auto-fixes similar to SNYK Code or GitHub Copilot Security, as current guidance is good but not deeply contextual for large-scale enterprise codebases. This matters because it reduces developer friction and accelerates shift-left adoption. More transparency control over the correlation engines is another need. The correlation engine is powerful but not fully transparent. Users want to understand why vulnerabilities were correlated or de-prioritized, which helps AppSec teams trust the prioritization logic. Faster SAST scan and more language coverage is needed since SAST scan can still be slow for very large mono-repos and there is limited deep support for new language frameworks like Rust and Go, along with advanced coverage for serverless-specific frameworks. This matters because large organizations want sub-minute scans in CI/CD as cloud-native ecosystems evolve fast. A strong API security module is another area for enhancement. API security scanning could be improved with active testing, API discovery, full Swagger, OpenAPI, drift detection, and schema-based fuzzing. This is important as API attacks are one of the biggest AppSec risks in 2025. Checkmarx One is strong, but I see a few areas for improvement including faster SAST scanning for large mono-repos, deeper language framework support, more transparent correlation logic, and stronger API security that includes discovery and runtime context. The IDE plugin could offer more AI-assisted fixes, and the SBOM lifecycle tracking can evolve further. Enhancing integration with SIEM and SOAR would also make enterprise adoption smoother, and these improvements would help developers and AppSec teams move faster with more accuracy.

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MohammedJaffir

Founder at Cipheroot

Scans codes in CI/CD pipelines and identifies vulnerabilities

In a customer environment, developers integrate their code with CI/CD pipelines. Most developers use cloud platforms like AWS or Azure and project management tools. FortiDevSec integrates with these CI/CD pipelines using agents such as YAML files. Once integrated, FortiDevSec scans the source code using our product or within the IDE. The most valuable feature is the ability to identify known vulnerabilities in applications by generating reports easily. This development gamification is very useful for developers. Compared to TechSmart and Fortify, FortiDevSec has similar features, but it is much easier to use because of its simple setup. SysTrack, for example, is not very simple. For the CI/CD pipeline, we only need to integrate a YAML file into the security process. Compared to other products, the tool requires fewer steps. We must integrate one file with the CI/CD pipeline, automatically pulling the code report to the repository. Using our API and username, it is easy to scan the environment. The tool's integration is also easy.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The process of remediating software security vulnerabilities can now be performed (ongoing) as portions of the application are being built in advance of being compiled."

"Checkmarx pinpoints the vulnerability in the code and also presents the flow of malicious input across the application."

"It's not an obstacle for developers. They can easily write their code and make it more secure with Checkmarx."

"The most valuable feature is that it actually identifies the different criteria you can set to meet whatever standards you're trying to get your system accredited for."

"It shows in-depth code of where actual vulnerabilities are."

"The solution communicates where to fix the issue for the purpose of less iterations."

"The setup is fairly easy. We didn't struggle with the process at all."

"Overall, the ability to find vulnerabilities in the code is better than the tool that we were using before."

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"In a customer environment, developers integrate their code with CI/CD pipelines. Most developers use cloud platforms like AWS or Azure and project management tools. FortiDevSec integrates with these CI/CD pipelines using agents such as YAML files. Once integrated, FortiDevSec scans the source code using our product or within the IDE."

Cons

"Implementing a blackout time for any user or teams: Needs improvement."

"There are some downtimes when Checkmarx One is being upgraded to the latest version or some improvement is there."

"When we first ran it on a big project, there wasn't enough memory on the computer. It originally ran with eight gigabytes, and now it runs with 32. The software stopped at some point, and while I don't think it said it ran out of memory, it just said "stopped" and something else. We had to go to the logs and send them to the integrator, and eventually, they found a memory issue in the logs and recommended increasing the memory. We doubled it once, and it didn't seem enough. We doubled it again, and it helped."

"It provides us with quite a handful of false positive issues. If Checkmarx could reduce this number, it would be a great tool to use."

"I can't create a business case with multiple-factor authentication."

"Checkmarx needs improvement in its Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and API security features."

"I really would like to integrate it as a service along with the SAP HANA Cloud Platform. It will then be easy to use it directly as a service."

"Checkmarx could improve the speed of the scans."

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"The only drawback I see with FortiDevSec is the lack of extensions."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Checkmarx is not a cheap scanning tool, but none of the security tools are cheap. Checkmarx is a powerful scanning tool, and it’s essential to have one of these products."

"It is the right price for quality delivery."

"I would rate the solution’s pricing an eight out of ten. The tool’s pricing is higher than others and it is for the license alone."

"The solution is costly."

"It is not expensive, but sometimes, their pricing model or licensing model is not very clear. There are similar variables, such as projects or developers, and sometimes, it is a little bit confusing."

"We have purchased an annual license to use this solution. The price is reasonable."

"Be cautious of the one-year subscription date. Once it expires, your price will go up."

"Checkmarx is comparatively costlier than other products, which is why some of the customers feel reluctant to go for it, though performance-wise, Checkmarx can compete with other products."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	46

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Questions from the Community

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Checkmarx?

Checkmarx One is a premium solution, so budget accordingly. Make sure you understand how licensing scales with additional applications and users. I advise negotiating multi-year contracts or bundle...

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What needs improvement with Checkmarx?

One way Checkmarx One could be improved is if it could automatically run scans every month after implementation. If it is possible to set it in the SAST portal to scan the repositories automaticall...

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What needs improvement with FortiDevSec?

The only drawback I see with FortiDevSec is the lack of extensions.

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What advice do you have for others considering FortiDevSec?

We have implemented FortiDevSec for one customer for a year. It has been implemented successfully, and we haven't received any complaints from them. Since it's been used by only one customer, if we...

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Overview

Checkmarx One is an enterprise cloud-native application security platform focused on providing cross-tool, correlated results to help AppSec and developer teams prioritize where to focus time and resources.

Checkmarx One offers comprehensive application scanning across the SDLC:

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
API security
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Container security
IaC security
Correlation, prioritization, and risk management
Codebashing secure code training
AI security
Tech partnerships extending AppSec into runtime analysis
Developer tool integrations including: CI/CD tools, development frameworks, feedback tools, IDEs, programming languages and SCMs

Checkmarx One provides everything you need to secure application development from the first line of code through deployment and runtime in the cloud. With an ever-evolving set of AppSec engines, correlation and prioritization features, and AI capabilities, Checkmarx One helps consolidate expanding lists of AppSec tools and make better sense of results. Its capabilities are designed to provide an improved developer experience to build trust with development teams and ensure the success of your AppSec program investment.

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FortiDevSec enhances application security by integrating seamlessly into development pipelines, facilitating early threat detection and mitigation. It supports continuous delivery models and ensures robust application defenses while maintaining efficient development workflows.

By embedding security into DevOps processes, FortiDevSec allows teams to address vulnerabilities during development. It automates security assessments, offering insights that help in reducing risk and improving compliance. Its integration capabilities streamline application security without disrupting developer productivity.

What are the key features of FortiDevSec?

Continuous Integration: Automates security checks within development workflows.
Comprehensive Analysis: Provides multi-vector scanning for thorough threat detection.
Risk-Based Prioritization: Identifies and prioritizes critical vulnerabilities.
Integration Compatibility: Easy integration with existing CI/CD tools.

What benefits can users expect from FortiDevSec?

Enhanced Security: Improves application protection by identifying security threats early.
Increased Efficiency: Reduces manual security assessment time with automation.
Compliance Support: Aids in aligning with industry security standards.
Cost Effectiveness: Minimizes costs associated with post-production vulnerability fixes.

Industries implementing FortiDevSec like finance and healthcare benefit from its ability to meet strict regulatory standards while ensuring secure and rapid application deployment. It supports integration into existing workflows, making it a valuable tool for maintaining compliance and protecting sensitive data.

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Sample Customers

YIT, Salesforce, Coca-Cola, SAP, U.S. Army, Liveperson, Playtech Case Study: Liveperson Implements Innovative Secure SDLC

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