HCL AppScan vs Rapid7 AppSpider comparison

HCLSoftware and Rapid7 are both solutions in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category. HCLSoftware is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.0, while Rapid7 is ranked #28 with an average rating of 7.5. HCLSoftware holds a 2.8% mindshare in SAST, compared to Rapid7’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of HCLSoftware users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Rapid7 users who would recommend it.

HCL AppScan

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82% willing to recommend

Rapid7 AppSpider

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760 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

HCL AppScan and Rapid7 AppSpider are both competing in web application security testing. Based on user feedback, HCL AppScan is preferred for pricing and support, while Rapid7 AppSpider stands out for its features, making it appealing to those who prioritize functionality over cost.

Features: HCL AppScan offers comprehensive application security testing, ease of integration with workflows, and user-friendly interfaces. Rapid7 AppSpider provides dynamic scanning capabilities, robust reporting features, and flexible configurations. Users find Rapid7 AppSpider's features slightly more advanced due to its depth and flexibility.

Room for Improvement: HCL AppScan users express a need for enhanced scanning speed, better documentation, and improved UI. Rapid7 AppSpider users seek better false-positive management, additional configuration options, and more intuitive interfaces. HCL AppScan's issues with scan speed and documentation are frequently noted.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HCL AppScan offers a straightforward deployment process and reliable customer service. Rapid7 AppSpider provides a flexible deployment model but faces mixed reviews regarding customer support responsiveness. HCL AppScan tends to satisfy users more in setup and support accessibility.

Pricing and ROI: HCL AppScan is viewed as cost-effective with a favorable ROI, balancing cost and value well. Rapid7 AppSpider is generally more expensive but is considered a worthwhile investment for those valuing its advanced capabilities. Users perceive Rapid7 AppSpider's pricing as justified given its feature set.

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Categories and Ranking

HCL AppScan

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (13th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (1st)

Rapid7 AppSpider

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

28th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category, the mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.8%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rapid7 AppSpider is 0.5%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Featured Reviews

Gladwin Christian

QA manager at SmartStream Technologies ltd.

Sep 29, 2023

A useful tool to scan applications that can be easily installed

Given that we have been using HCL AppScan for many years, I think the setup process is not difficult at all. Sometimes, some issues stop or prevent my company from moving forward with the product's setup phase. We have to call HCL's support team and engage in long discussions to smoothly carry out the setup phase. In general, the product's setup phase is not difficult in our company. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The licenses for the solution are available only on cloud deployments nowadays. The solution is already installed in our environment. Every time a new release or software comes out from HCL, our company does a scan, which takes maybe a day or two.

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Andrei Bigdan

Executive Manager at B2B-Solutions LLC

May 4, 2023

Useful vulnerability reporting data, flexible, and simple implementation

I am using Rapid7 AppSpider for vulnerability assessment The most valuable feature of Rapid7 AppSpider is the vulnerability reporting data. Additionally, the data is reported in a convenient way rather than seeing them as a PDF. We are able to generate all the reports exactly what we want in a…

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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 solution offers services in a few specific development languages."

"There's extensive functionality with custom rules and a custom knowledge base."

"Technical support is helpful."

"IBM AppScan has made our work easy, as we can do four to five scans of websites at a time, which saves time when it comes to vulnerability."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is Postman."

"It has certainly helped us find vulnerabilities in our software, so this is priceless in the end."

"It was easy to set up."

"We leverage it as a quality check against code."

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"Rapid7 AppSpider is good at managing different applications. It uses applets and generates reports to cover the PCA/GDPR compliance requirements."

"AppSpider's most valuable feature is reporting - everything is stored in the local database so it can be sent to other machines."

"I would say that it is stable, as I am not aware of any major issues."

"What I like most about AppSpider is that it's easy to use and its automated scan gives me all the details I need to know when it comes to vulnerabilities and their solutions."

"The most valuable feature is the reporting, which is compliant with international standards."

"It is really accurate and the rate of false positives is very low."

"The setup is usually straightforward."

"The entire solution is interactive and has a point-and-click user experience, which makes it easy to find items or drill down on information. You don't need specialized skills to use the product."

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Cons

"IBM Security AppScan Source is rather hard to use."

"We would like to integrate with some of the other reporting tools that we're planning to use in the future."

"It has crashed at times."

"Many silly false positives are produced."

"They could add a software component analysis tool."

"The product has some technical limitations."

"Visibility is an issue for us. Our partners do not know we have integrations with some of IBM products."

"It's a little bit basic when you talk about the Web Services. If AppScan improved its maturity on Web Services testing, that would be good."

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"The product needs to be able to scale for large companies, like ours. We have millions of IP addresses that need to be scanned, and the scalability is not great."

"The solution is too slow. It could take a full day to scan. Competitors are much faster."

"There are some glitches with stability, and it is an area for improvement."

"The tech support is responsive but issues remain unresolved."

"The dashboard and interface are crucial and they need some improvement."

"AppSpider has some problems with the RAM needed while scanning."

"The enterprise interface is too simple. It should be more customizable."

"One of the challenges I have with AppSpider is that it gives you a lot of false positives, especially when compared to other solutions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our clients are willing to pay the extra money. It is expensive."

"The price of HCL AppScan is okay, in my opinion. You just buy HCL AppScan and don't pay anything anymore, meaning it is just a one-time purchase."

"The product has premium pricing and could be more competitive."

"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. The product's pricing is expensive compared to the features that they offer."

"HCL AppScan is expensive."

"With the features, that they offer, and the support, they offer, AppScan pricing is on a higher level."

"The price is very expensive."

"The solution is moderately priced."

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"AppSpider is closed-source software and you need to acquire a license in order to use it."

"It is expensive if you want to buy the Enterprise version that is able to scan multiple applications at once."

"The licensing cost depends on the number of users."

"The price of Rapid7 AppSpider cost 9,000 annually but there is limited usage. Large companies are able to negotiate a better price or a better deal for the usage with the vendor."

"The price is pretty fair."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

10%

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Government

Healthcare Company

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By reviewers

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Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HCL AppScan?

The most valuable feature of HCL AppScan is its integration with the SDLC, particularly during the coding phase.

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What needs improvement with HCL AppScan?

They could incorporate AI to enhance vulnerability detection and improve the product's reporting capabilities.

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What is your primary use case for HCL AppScan?

We use AppScan primarily for security testing and performance monitoring across our systems.

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What do you like most about Rapid7 AppSpider?

The most valuable feature of Rapid7 AppSpider is the vulnerability reporting data. Additionally, the data is reported in a convenient way rather than seeing them as a PDF. We are able to generate a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rapid7 AppSpider?

The price of Rapid7 AppSpider cost 9,000 annually but there is limited usage. Large companies are able to negotiate a better price or a better deal for the usage with the vendor. The price of the s...

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What needs improvement with Rapid7 AppSpider?

The performance of the solution could improve. When I compare the speed it is slower than others on the market. There are some tricks we use to help speed up the solution.

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Also Known As

IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan

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Overview

IBM Security AppScan enhances web application security and mobile application security, improves application security program management and strengthens regulatory compliance. By scanning your web and mobile applications prior to deployment, AppScan enables you to identify security vulnerabilities and generate reports and fix recommendations.

SPAs, APIs, mobile—the evolution of application technology is measured in months, not years. Is your web application security testing tool designed to keep up? AppSpider lets you collect all the information needed to test all the apps so that you aren’t left with gaping application risks.

Our dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution crawls to the deepest, darkest corners of even the most modern and complex apps to effectively test for risk and get you the insight you need to remediate faster. With AppSpider on your side (or, rather, all of your sides), you’ll be able to scan all the apps today and always be ready for whatever comes next.

Sample Customers

Essex Technology Group Inc., Cisco, West Virginia University, APIS IT

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