Klocwork vs SonarQube Cloud (formerly SonarCloud) comparison

Klocwork vs. SonarQube Cloud (formerly SonarCloud)

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Categories and Ranking

Klocwork

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

13th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (16th), Static Code Analysis (5th)

SonarQube Cloud (formerly S...

Ranking in Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Static Application Security Testing (SAST) category, the mindshare of Klocwork is 1.8%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SonarQube Cloud (formerly SonarCloud) is 6.6%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Featured Reviews

AnirbanSarkar

Head - Solution Management Group at Meteonic Innovation Pvt. Ltd.

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.

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Archana Verma

Security Analyst at Dover Corporation

Provides valuable insights on code vulnerabilities and integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines

I find SonarQube Cloud to be very user-friendly with an easy-to-use interface. It provides detailed code smell reports and insights on hotspots, which can later represent security vulnerabilities. It gives precise reports compared to Coverity and has a slightly lower number of false positives. It is integrated easily with the CI/CD pipeline, saving time and cost. It provides information on upcoming vulnerability details and loopholes that might turn into vulnerabilities.

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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

"It's integrated into our CI, continuous integration."

"The most valuable feature of Klocwork is its reduced setup time."

"There is a central Klocwork server at our headquarter in France so we connect the client directly to the server on-premises remotely."

"The most valuable feature of Klocwork is finding defects while you're doing the coding. For example, if you have an IDE plug-in of Klocwork on Visual Studio or Eclipse, you can find the faults; similar to using spell check on Word, you can find out defects during the development phase, which means that you don't have to wait till the development is over to find the flaws and address the deficiencies. I also find language support in Klocwork good because it used to support only C, C++, C#, and Java, but now, it also supports Java scripts and Python."

"One can increase the number of vendors, so the solution is scalable."

"The most valuable feature is the Incremental analysis."

"The best advantage of Klocwork is the reduced setup time."

"I like not having to dig through false positives. Chasing down a false positive can take anywhere from five minutes for a small easy one, then something that is complicated and goes through a whole bunch of different class cases, and it can take up to 45 minutes to an hour to find out if it is a false positive or not."

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"SonarCloud is overall a good tool for identifying code smells, bugs, and code duplication, but we've found that using Android Lint is more effective for our needs."

"I'm not implementing the solutions. However, I've talked to the people who deploy the tools, and they are happy with how easy setting up SonarCloud is."

"Recently, they introduced support for mono reports and microservices, which is a noteworthy development as it provides a more detailed view of each service."

"The solution provides continuous code analysis which has improved the quality of our code. It can raise alarms on vulnerabilities with immediate reports on the dashboard. Few things are false positives and we can customize the rules."

"I find SonarQube Cloud to be very user-friendly with an easy-to-use interface."

"The reports from SonarCloud are very good."

"The most valuable features of SonarCloud are the ability to discover vulnerabilities, security weak points, security hotspots, and all the feedback that comes into the feature branch. You can deploy the code with the security, you can eliminate the problem at the developer level rather than identifying the problem in the productions."

"The solution can be installed locally."

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Cons

"Every update that we receive requires of us a lengthy and involved process."

"Klocwork sometimes provides too many additional warnings which require expertise to manage."

"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."

"Modern languages, such as Angular and .NET, should be included as a part of Klocwork. They have recently added Kotlin as a part of their project, but we would like to see more languages in Klocwork. That's the reason we are using Coverity as a backup for some of the other languages."

"The way to define the rules is too complex. The definition/rules for static analysis could be automated according to various SILs, so as to avoid confusion."

"Klocwork does have a problem with true positives. It only found 30% of true positives in the Juliet test case."

"The main problem is that since it only parses the code, the warnings or the problems that are given as a result of the report can sometimes require a lot of effort to analyze."

"Klocwork has to improve its features to stay ahead of other free solutions."

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"The UI can be improved. Additionally, in future updates, I would like to see SonarQube Cloud provide more detailed solutions for fixing code issues, especially solutions related to CVEs."

"CI/CD pipeline is part of a whole chain of design, development, and production, and it's becoming increasingly crucial to optimize the various tools across different stages. However, it's still a silo approach because the full integration is missing. This isn't just an issue with SonarCloud. It's a general problem with tooling."

"The solution needs to improve its customization and flexibility."

"SonarQube Cloud could improve its vulnerability detection compared to Veracode. Additionally, it has fewer capabilities, which prompted us to use Veracode."

"Reporting features are missing in SonarCloud."

"We had some issues with the scanner."

"The UI can be improved."

"The documentation needs improvement on optimizing build time for seamless CI/CD integration with our Android apps."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"When it comes to licensing, the solution has two packages, one for a fixed and the other for a floating server, with the former being more cost effective than the latter."

"Licensing fees are paid annually, but they also have a perpetual license."

"The pricing for Klocwork is very competitive if you compare it from apple to apple. It has competitive pricing regarding the licensing model and the per-license cost. Klocwork isn't a high-end investment for anyone deploying it; even SMBs can afford it. The Klocwork cost per user would depend on the license type, so I'm unable to mention a ballpark figure because it would depend on the type of installation and how the deployment will be, and the nodes to give an accurate calculation or figure. The total price depends on the package, so my company could never publish pricing for Klocwork on the website. My team first collects information from potential clients on the deployment scenario, project environment, etc., before suggesting a package for Klocwork. My rating for Klocwork in terms of pricing is a five because of its flexible license models. There's a license model for every type of organization, whether small, midsize, or enterprise, so it's a five out of five for me."

"There are other solutions on the market such as Microsoft Visual Studio. They have been adding more static code analysis features that come for free. It is getting better all the time. That is one of the possibilities is that we've been considering that we may stop using the Klocwork because it doesn't give us any added value."

"Klocwork is still tight on their licensing. If Klocwork would loosen up on the licensing, and where the license could be used, and how many different programs could be run on it, then we have several development programs that I would love to be able to use it for going forward."

"This solution offers competitive pricing."

"Klocwork should not to be quite so heavy handed on the licensing for very specific programs."

"The limitation that we have is that Klocwork is licensed to certain programs, and if you want to license them to other programs, you have to pay more money."

"The current pricing is quite cheap."

"The price of SonarCloud could be less expensive. We are using the community version and the price should be more reasonable."

"I rate the pricing a five out of ten."

"The price of SonarCloud is not expensive, it goes by the lines of code. 1 million lines per code are approximately 4,000 USD per year. If you need 2 million lines of code you would double the annual cost."

"I am using the free version of the solution."

"Previously, the pricing was 17,000 euros for five million lines analyzed. However, they now charge $15,000 per one million lines, significantly increasing the cost."

"While not extremely cheap, it aligns well with market standards and offers good value."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

38%

Manufacturing Company

20%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Insurance Company

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 is not expensive, but neither is it very cheap. It is less expensive than Coverity.

What needs improvement with Klocwork?

Every product has room for improvement. Klocwork sometimes provides too many additional warnings which require expertise to manage. Follow-ups are often needed. The support for plugins also needs t...

What do you like most about SonarCloud?

Recently, they introduced support for mono reports and microservices, which is a noteworthy development as it provides a more detailed view of each service.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SonarCloud?

From what I understand, SonarQube Cloud is roughly equivalent in cost to Veracode, maybe a little cheaper.

What needs improvement with SonarCloud?

SonarQube Cloud could improve its vulnerability detection compared to Veracode. Additionally, it has fewer capabilities, which prompted us to use Veracode.

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Overview

Klocwork detects security, safety, and reliability issues in real-time by using this static code analysis toolkit that works alongside developers, finding issues as early as possible, and integrates with teams, supporting continuous integration and actionable reporting.

Perforce

SonarQube Cloud offers static code analysis and application security testing, seamlessly integrating into CI/CD pipelines. It's a vital tool for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring code quality before deployment.

SonarQube Cloud is widely used for its ability to integrate with tools like GitHub, Jenkins, and Bitbucket, providing critical feedback at the pull request level. It's designed to help organizations maintain clean code by acting as a quality gate. This service supports development methodologies including sprints and Kanban for ongoing vulnerability management. While appreciated for its dashboard and integration capabilities, some users find initial setup challenging and note the need for enhanced documentation. The recent addition of mono reports and microservices support offers deeper insights into security and code quality, though container testing limitations and false positives are noted drawbacks. Manual intervention is sometimes required to address detailed reporting, with external tools being necessary for comprehensive analysis. Notifications for larger teams during serious issues and streamlined integration of new features are also areas of improvement.

What are the key features of SonarQube Cloud?

Vulnerability Detection: Identifies potential security threats within code.
Security Hotspots: Highlights sections of the code that require closer inspection.
Feedback on Feature Branches: Enables early detection and resolution of quality issues.
No Maintenance: Ensures focus remains on development rather than tool upkeep.
Mono and Multi-Reports: Offers diverse insights into code quality.

What benefits should users look for?

Integration Ease: Seamlessly connects with popular development platforms.
Continuous Code Analysis: Provides consistent feedback to improve code standards.
Unified Quality View: Dashboard offers a comprehensive look at code metrics.
Security Insights: Detailed information on vulnerabilities and their impact.

In specific industries, SonarQube Cloud finds application in finance and healthcare where code integrity and security are paramount. It allows teams to identify critical vulnerabilities early and ensures that software development aligns with industry regulations and standards. By continuously analyzing code, it aids organizations in deploying secure and reliable applications, fostering trust and compliance.

Sonar

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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Klocwork vs. SonarQube Cloud (formerly SonarCloud)