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Checkmarx One vs PyCharm comparison

Checkmarx and JetBrains are both solutions in the Static Code Analysis category. Checkmarx is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while JetBrains is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.6. Checkmarx holds a 17.2% mindshare in SCAS, compared to JetBrains’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Checkmarx users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of JetBrains users who would recommend it.
Checkmarx One
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87% willing to recommend
PyCharm
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

Checkmarx One and PyCharm compete in the software development tools category, with Checkmarx focusing on security and PyCharm serving as an IDE. PyCharm may have the upper hand due to its versatility as an IDE with various coding efficiency features.

Features: Checkmarx One offers comprehensive code scanning capabilities, identifies security vulnerabilities without code compilation, and supports numerous programming languages. PyCharm features smart code analysis, built-in debugging capabilities, and seamless GitHub integration, enhancing coding efficiency.

Room for Improvement: Checkmarx One could improve by reducing false positives, expanding language integration, and offering more flexible licensing models. PyCharm could enhance memory efficiency, further extend language support, and simplify its Python Notebook integration interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Checkmarx One supports private, public, and hybrid cloud deployments alongside on-premises setups, with customer service rated 8/10. PyCharm offers on-premises and public cloud deployment options, also enjoying a reputation for efficient customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Checkmarx One’s pricing is perceived as high but justified by its effective security capabilities, though its licensing models are seen as complex. PyCharm offers a free Community edition and a reasonably priced Professional version, highlighting its cost-effectiveness with a free tier and flexible paid options.

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Categories and Ranking

Checkmarx One
Ranking in Static Code Analysis
3rd
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (3rd), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (3rd), Vulnerability Management (24th), API Security (5th), DevSecOps (5th), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (9th)
PyCharm
Ranking in Static Code Analysis
8th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Static Code Analysis category, the mindshare of Checkmarx One is 17.2%, down from 24.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PyCharm is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Syed Hasan - PeerSpot reviewer
Partner experiences excellent technical support and seamless initial setup
In my opinion, if we are able to extract or show the report, and because everything is going towards agent tech and GenAI, it would be beneficial if it could get integrated with our code base and do the fix automatically. It could suggest how the code base is written and automatically populate the source code with three different solution options to choose from. This would be really helpful.
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Shravan Revanna - PeerSpot reviewer
Gives access to documentation references when hovered over the code
We have integrated the tool with GitHub. PyCharm provides easy integration with GitHub, allowing us to push changes directly. Many plugins are available on PyCharm for GitHub integration, including GitHub Copilot for auto code completion and GitHub Copilot Chat for assistance with code-related queries. The solution has significantly improved my coding efficiency with its feature that shows documentation when I hover over code. This feature, which was recently introduced, is especially useful when using an inbuilt function from a Python package because it gives me immediate access to documentation and references, helping me understand how to use the function properly.
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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

"We use the solution to validate the source code and do SAST and security analysis."
"The solution allows us to create custom rules for code checks."
"The most valuable features of Checkmarx are the SCA module and the code-checking module. Additionally, the solutions are explanatory and helpful."
"The tool's valuable features include integrating GPT and Copilot. Additionally, the UI web representation is very user-friendly, making navigation easy. GPT has made several improvements to my security code."
"The UI is user-friendly."
"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."
"The most valuable features of Checkmarx are difficult to pinpoint because of the way the functionalities and the features are intertwined, it's difficult to say which part of them I prefer most. You initiate the scan, you have a scan, you have the review set, and reporting, they all work together as one whole process. It's not like accounting software, where you have the different features, et cetera."
"The ability to track the vulnerabilities inside the code (origin and destination of weak variables or functions)."
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"The solution has a great debugging feature."
"The best feature of PyCharm is that it gives you hints whenever it detects any issues while you are coding. This is important because it helps us code faster and without any errors."
"The automated package installation is helpful. I like the code highlighting features. A huge library of plugins is available, including AI coding tools, though I don't use those myself. The debugging tools are good, showing errors and problem lines."
"PyCharm has an excellent user experience, and I appreciate its cross-platform capabilities."
"PyCharm is saving me time and money in general."
"The product's IDE feature is quite user-friendly."
"The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone."
"It is an excellent, fully integrated IDE with smart code analysis capability and a built-in debugger. It is a fantastic tool."
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Cons

"The resolutions should also be provided. For example, if the user faces any problem regarding an installation due to the internal security policies of their company, there should be a resolution offered."
"I would like the product to include more debugging and developed tools. It needs to also add enhancements on the coding side."
"Checkmarx could improve the speed of the scans."
"One area for improvement in Checkmarx is pricing, as it's more expensive than other products."
"With Checkmarx, normally you need to use one tool for quality and you need to use another tool for security. I understand that Checkmarx is not in the parity space because it's totally different, but they could include some free features or recommendations too."
"C, C++, VB and T-SQL are not supported by this product. Although, C and C++ were advertised as being supported."
"We want to have a holistic view of the portfolio-level dashboard and not just an individual technical project level."
"Checkmarx is not good because it has too many false positive issues."
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"Notebooks in PyCharm is not as intuitive as it could be."
"The user interface and overall user experience could be more intuitive to make it easier for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively."
"One issue with JetBrains tools, including PyCharm, is their heavy resource usage. They can be slow to start, especially when beginning a new project, as it takes some time to index."
"The navigation can be better."
"There is room for improvement in memory usage. It uses too much memory. It can get a bit heavy, especially when you have too many open files and the system becomes very slow."
"They should improve the product's interactiveness."
"There should be support for the RUST plugin in the Community edition for debugging."
"The solution does not support some features of OpenCV even though it is part of a PyCharm package."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a subscription license that is on a yearly basis, and it's a pretty competitive solution."
"The solution's price is high and you pay based on the number of users."
"The price of Checkmarx could be reduced to match their competitors, it is expensive."
"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."
"We have purchased an annual license to use this solution. The price is reasonable."
"The license has a vague language around P1 issues and the associated support. Make sure to review these in order to align them with your organizational policies."
"It is a good product but a little overpriced."
"Most of my customers opted for a perpetual license. They prefer to pay the highest amount up front for the perpetual license and then pay for additional support annually."
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"The community edition is free, which is good."
"They have a free Community edition, and they also have a licensed version. They definitely have an annual license. They probably also have a monthly license. Its pricing is good and reasonable. It is a little bit more expensive than the others, but it is well worth it. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."
"The price is reasonable."
"I don't have much info on the pricing, but I would say it is somewhat competitive."
"The community edition is free and the professional edition has a licensing fee."
"I use the free community version, so I'm saving money there."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
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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 do you like most about Checkmarx?
Compared to the solutions we used previously, Checkmarx has reduced our workload by almost 75%.
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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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What do you like most about PyCharm?
The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone.
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What needs improvement with PyCharm?
One issue with JetBrains tools, including PyCharm, is their heavy resource usage. They can be slow to start, especially when beginning a new project, as it takes some time to index.
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What is your primary use case for PyCharm?
I have used PyCharm ( /products/pycharm-reviews ) to write quantitative libraries, data manipulation tools, Django back-end applications, and microservices.
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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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Sample Customers

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