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Klocwork vs OpenText Static Application Security Testing comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 19, 2025

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
6.2
Klocwork enhances code quality and compliance, improving efficiency in defect resolution, especially in automotive sectors, despite ROI measurement challenges.
Sentiment score
6.8
OpenText Static Application Security Testing received mixed reviews, praising cost savings and partnerships, but highlighting challenges in quantifying ROI.
The main ROI factors include efficiency and how we meet compliance standards for various automotive requirements.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Klocwork's support is praised for responsiveness, effective problem-solving, and reducing user contact via comprehensive documentation, despite prioritization issues.
Sentiment score
6.7
Generally positive with dedicated teams, though some seek improvements in ticket system and responsiveness for OpenText support.
The issue is not about the knowledge of the support but about the prioritization of the tickets they handle.
The customer support team is very responsive, proactive, and engages in conversations to ensure our needs are met.
During the initial phase when I did interact with the vendor, the support was satisfactory.
The technical support has been good because we always received answers to our questions.
The customer service and support for Fortify Static Code Analyzer are better than those for LoadRunner.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Klocwork is scalable, efficient, and integrates well with SAST tools, suitable for teams of all sizes without scalability issues.
Sentiment score
7.8
OpenText SAST is scalable for various project sizes but needs improvement in speed and infrastructure management.
Klocwork supports our scalability needs without issues, even as project volumes increase.
The program-to-program enablement is scalable.
Fortify Static Code Analyzer integrates well and is scalable.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Klocwork is reliable and stable, effectively handling large codebases but requires significant computing power and faster updates.
Sentiment score
7.5
OpenText Static Application Security Testing is reliable and stable, with improvements since version 19.10, and benefits from proper training.
Installation is easy, and the solution is stable.
The stability of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is generally good.
I would rate the product stability as an eight.
 

Room For Improvement

Klocwork needs improved language support, flexible reporting, better integration with Agile DevOps, and enhanced static and dynamic analysis.
OpenText SAST faces high costs, complex use, false positives, and needs better integration, language support, and feature enhancements.
We would like Klocwork to connect to Git and notify developers of issues tied to specific commits.
Klocwork sometimes provides too many additional warnings which require expertise to manage.
There are too many warnings, and it requires expertise to determine the correct category for them.
We are not ready to transfer our code without control to AI instruments.
It would be really helpful to include trending vulnerabilities and how to manage them.
It should be easier to install, perhaps through a container-based approach where everything is combined into one image or pack of containers.
 

Setup Cost

Klocwork's flexible pricing models are valued, though opinions vary on cost-effectiveness, catering to diverse organizational needs.
Enterprise users find OpenText Static Application Security Testing's pricing high but consider it economical compared to other major solutions.
It is less expensive than Coverity.
Klocwork was competitively priced, making it a cost-effective solution for us.
Klocwork's pricing seems attractive, as it uses a per-user license model that does not have a lot of overhead.
The pricing of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is good, with a flexible model that allows customers to choose a setup that suits their needs.
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good.
 

Valuable Features

Klocwork provides efficient static code analysis with strong IDE integration, supporting multiple languages and enhancing code quality and collaboration.
OpenText SAST enhances security by automating vulnerability detection, integrating across tools, and providing detailed remediation and compliance guidance.
The most valuable feature of Klocwork is the static analysis tools, which help identify potential security threats and errors.
Its integration with the CI/CD pipeline has helped streamline the software development process.
It takes just half a day to set up.
Fortify Static Code Analyzer has the capability of giving fewer false positives compared to other tools.
The most impactful feature of Fortify Static Code Analyzer in identifying vulnerabilities is the ratio of total number of vulnerabilities to false positives.
The most valuable feature of Fortify Static Code Analyzer is its extensive language support, covering many languages from legacy ones to the newest.
 

Categories and Ranking

Klocwork
Ranking in Static Code Analysis
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (18th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (16th)
OpenText Static Application...
Ranking in Static Code Analysis
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Static Code Analysis category, the mindshare of Klocwork is 4.2%, up from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Static Application Security Testing is 11.4%, up from 10.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Static Code Analysis
 

Featured Reviews

AnirbanSarkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Lets you find defects during the development phase, so you don't have to wait till the development is over to find and address flaws
What needs improvement in Klocwork, compared to other products in the market, is the dashboard or reporting mechanisms that need to be a bit more flexible. The Klocwork dashboard could be improved. Though it's good, it's not as good as some of the other products in the market, which is a problem. The reporting could be more detailed and easier to sort out because sorting in Klocwork could be a bit more time-consuming, mainly when sorting defects based on filters, compared to how it's done on other tools such as Coverity. What I'd like added in the next release of Klocwork is the peer code review Cahoots which used to be a part of Klocwork, and the architecture analysis and both have been taken out of Klocwork. I found the two critical for specific deployments, so if those can be brought back to Klocwork, that would be very good.
Aphiwat Leetavorn. - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides extensive language support and enhances secure coding practices
The deployment of Fortify Static Code Analyzer needs to be simplified. It should be easier to install, perhaps through a container-based approach where everything is combined into one image or pack of containers. This change would facilitate easier installations and ensure all necessary components are connected and ready to use.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
25%
Computer Software Company
12%
Educational Organization
10%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Financial Services Firm
29%
Computer Software Company
13%
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 Klocwork?
It's integrated into our CI, continuous integration.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Klocwork?
Klocwork's pricing seems attractive, as it uses a per-user license model that does not have a lot of overhead.
What needs improvement with Klocwork?
One area for improvement is that when customers use different static analysis tools, they report more issues compared to Klocwork. The static analysis engine of Klocwork has areas that need improve...
What do you like most about Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
Integrating the Fortify Static Code Analyzer into our software development lifecycle was straightforward. It highlights important information beyond just syntax errors. It identifies issues like pa...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
My experience with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good. We have the scan machines, and we are planning to request more from Micro Focus now. We have calls every month or every oth...
What needs improvement with Fortify Static Code Analyzer?
I think Fortify Static Code Analyzer could be improved by updating the number of rule packs according to the latest vulnerabilities we find each year. We have updated to a version that is one less ...
 

Also Known As

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Fortify Static Code Analysis SAST
 

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Sample Customers

ACCESS Co Ltd, Risk-AI, Winbond Electronics, Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Research Institute, University of Southern California, Alebra Technologies, SIMULIA, Risk Management Solutions, Brigham Young University, SRD, HRL
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