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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

HCL AppScan and ReversingLabs compete in the cybersecurity market. ReversingLabs has the upper hand with superior threat intelligence and analysis features.

Features: HCL AppScan offers accurate vulnerability scanning, integration with development tools, and robust developer support. ReversingLabs provides extensive threat intelligence, advanced binary analysis, and comprehensive security assessments.

Room for Improvement: HCL AppScan users identify the need for better reporting, enhanced scanning speed, and more user-friendly interfaces. ReversingLabs users point out GUI customization, ease of initial setup, and improvements in documentation as areas needing attention.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HCL AppScan requires a more efficient deployment process and responsive customer support. ReversingLabs is easy to deploy but could improve its customer service experience, focusing on interaction quality.

Pricing and ROI: HCL AppScan is cost-effective with reasonable setup costs, providing satisfactory ROI for smaller enterprises. ReversingLabs, although pricier, offers a significant investment return, appealing to organizations seeking advanced security features.

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HCL AppScan vs. ReversingLabs

April 2025

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

HCL AppScan

Ranking in Application Security Tools

14th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (10th), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) (1st)

ReversingLabs

Ranking in Application Security Tools

25th

Average Rating

9.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Anti-Malware Tools (18th), Container Security (26th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (12th), Threat Intelligence Platforms (12th), Software Supply Chain Security (13th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Application Security Tools category, the mindshare of HCL AppScan is 2.6%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ReversingLabs is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Rishi Anupam

Senior Manager at Airtel

A stable and scalable scanning solution with good reporting feature

The solution is used for the vulnerabilities scan on the network side The reporting part is the most valuable feature. The penetration testing feature should be included. I have been using the solution for four years. It is a stable solution. I rate it seven out of ten. It is a scalable…

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Jesse Harris

Principal Solutions Architect at Tanium

Comes with a large sample size and helps t stay on top of emerging threats

The solution helps to stay on top of emerging threats with easy integration with other products. ReversingLabs has a large sample size. The solution needs to improve integrations. I have been using the solution for four to five years. ReversingLabs' stability is excellent. I rate the…

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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 platform has valuable security features, helping us identify sensitive code issues and the possibility of internal applications' exposure to external threats."

"For me, as a manager, it was the ease of use. Inserting security into the development process is not normally an easy project to do. The ability for the developer to actually use it and get results and focuses, that's what counted."

"The HCL AppScan turnaround time for Burp Suite or any new feature request is pretty good, and that is why we are sticking with the HCL."

"It highlights, with several grades of severity, the types of vulnerabilities, so we can focus on the most severe security vulnerabilities in the code."

"Usually when we deploy the application, there is a process for ethical hacking. The main benefit is that, the ethical hacking is almost clean, every time. So it's less cost, less effort, less time to production."

"It is easy it is to use. It is quick to find things, because of the code scanning tools. It's quite simple to use and it is very good the way it reports the findings."

"The solution offers services in a few specific development languages."

"I like the recording feature."

More HCL AppScan pros

"The automated static analysis of malware is the most valuable feature. Its detection abilities are very good. It hits all of the different platforms out there, platforms that see the items in the wild."

"As far as the malware repository is concerned, it's extensive. It's a good source for finding samples, where we are unable to find them on other channels or by leveraging other sources."

"As far as static analysis information is concerned, we use most of the information that is available in order to determine whether or not we might be dealing with a malware variant. This includes information that is related to Java rules. This is also related to malware families indicated or specific malicious software variants that are labeled by name."

"ReversingLabs has a large sample size."

"It offers reports on a great many more file types than the other analysis solutions we have. It can give us a more in-depth analysis and better reporting on a larger number of file types. It also gives us a more comprehensive score on a number of things as well, and that's why we're using it as a front-end filter. It gives us more information... It's valuable because of its depth of information, as well as the breadth it gives us. There aren't a lot of tools that cover all of the different file types."

Cons

"The dashboard, for AppScan or the Fortified fast tool, which we use needs to be improved."

"Many silly false positives are produced."

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

"They have to improve support."

"Improving usability could enhance the overall experience with AppScan. It would be beneficial to make the solution more user-friendly, ensuring that everyone can easily navigate and utilize its features."

"The pricing has room for improvement."

"The solution often has a high number of false positives. It's an aspect they really need to improve upon."

"I would like to see the roadmap for this product. We are still waiting to see it as we have only so many resources."

More HCL AppScan cons

"The product support could be better at times. Sometimes, the resources that they provide could be of higher quality."

"The solution needs to improve integrations."

"We would really like further integration with our threat intelligence platform, which is called ThreatConnect. We would also really like further integrations with an endpoint protection product we use called Tanium. The reason I mentioned both of these is that ReversingLabs claims to have extensive integrations with both of them, but they did not work for us."

"I would like to see if we could do a little bit more of bulk uploading of hash sets. Right now, I can only do them individually."

"While the company is very helpful, it would be very much appreciated to have extensive proof of concept scripts for the different APIs available, though not for all the APIs that we have purchased. Respective scripts are available, but those scripts which are available are typically not of very high quality."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is moderately priced, though it's an investment due to extensive code analysis needs."

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

"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."

"The solution is moderately priced."

"The price is very expensive."

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

"AppScan is a little bit expensive. IBM needs to work a little bit on the pricing model, decreasing the license cost."

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

More HCL AppScan pricing and cost advice

"Currently, the license number of lookups that we purchased has not been reached yet, because the integration has only recently been completed. However, our usage is expected and planned to increase over the next couple of months."

"We have a yearly contract based on the number of queries and malicious programs which can be processed."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

17%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

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By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

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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.

What needs improvement with HCL AppScan?

AppScan needs to improve its handling of false positives. It also requires enhancements in customer support, similar to what Veracode provides. Regularly scheduling calls with clients to discuss fe...

What is your primary use case for HCL AppScan?

The primary use case for AppScan is for security purposes. I compare AppScan with other tools such as Veracode. We use AppScan for vulnerability detection and auto-remediation of vulnerabilities wi...

What do you like most about ReversingLabs?

ReversingLabs has a large sample size.

What needs improvement with ReversingLabs?

The solution needs to improve integrations.

What advice do you have for others considering ReversingLabs?

I rate the product a ten out of ten.

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Also Known As

IBM Security AppScan, Rational AppScan, AppScan

ReversingLabs Titanium, ReversingLabs secure.software

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.

HCLSoftware

ReversingLabs is the trusted authority in software and file security. We provide the modern cybersecurity platform to verify and deliver safe binaries. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and leading cybersecurity vendors, the ReversingLabs Titanium Platform® powers the software supply chain and file security insights, tracking over 35 billion files daily with the ability to deconstruct full software binaries in seconds to minutes. Only ReversingLabs provides that final exam to determine whether a single file or full software binary presents a risk to your organization and your customers.

RL - Trust Delivered.

https://www.reversinglabs.com

Sample Customers

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

Financial services, healthcare, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, telecommunications, information technology