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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Checkmarx
Star Rating
(35)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CheckmarxCoverity
Star Rating
(55)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Checkmarx excels in its Extensibility with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless integration with various development environments, while Coverity, although strong, has a slightly lower score in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Checkmarx's Documentation is highly rated at 9.3, providing comprehensive guides and resources, which users find beneficial for onboarding and troubleshooting, whereas Coverity's documentation, while adequate, does not receive the same level of praise.
- G2 users highlight Checkmarx's Static Code Analysis capabilities with a score of 9.0, noting its effectiveness in identifying vulnerabilities early in the development process, while Coverity scores slightly higher at 9.2, indicating a robust analysis feature that some users feel is more thorough.
- Reviewers say that Checkmarx's Compliance Testing feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.1, which users appreciate for its ability to ensure adherence to various regulatory standards, while Coverity also performs well but does not stand out as much in user feedback.
- Users on G2 report that Checkmarx has a lower score for False Positives at 7.0, which some users find concerning, as it can lead to unnecessary remediation efforts, whereas Coverity's score of 7.6 indicates a better performance in minimizing false alerts.
- Users say that both products have strong Issue Tracking capabilities, but Coverity's score of 8.8 is noted as being more user-friendly and effective in managing vulnerabilities compared to Checkmarx's score of 8.0, which some users feel could be improved.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Checkmarx
No pricing availableCoverity
No pricing availableFree Trial
Checkmarx
Free Trial is available
Coverity
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
26
8.9
43
Ease of Use
8.2
26
8.4
43
Ease of Setup
7.6
12
8.2
19
Ease of Admin
7.9
13
8.2
19
Quality of Support
8.3
22
8.6
37
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
12
8.1
18
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
22
7.7
40
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Analysis
8.3
5
8.9
11
8.0
5
8.8
11
9.0
5
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Testing
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
7.6
12
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Documentation
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Security
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Checkmarx and Coverity are categorized as Static Code Analysis, Static Application Security Testing (SAST), and Secure Code Review
Unique Categories
Checkmarx is categorized as Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Coverity has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Checkmarx
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Coverity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.1%
Computer Software
16.1%
Banking
9.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Automotive
6.5%
Other
45.2%
Computer Software
36.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Computer & Network Security
7.3%
Semiconductors
5.5%
Other
29.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Checkmarx
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Retail
Is so user friendly and it is very easy to become familiar with all the numerous features. Although I wasn't around for the implementation, I've found that it is relatively straightforward to integrate further functionality. The Scanning tools (IaC, SAST,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Food Production
Sometimes when you most need a part to save it is sometimes slow.
Coverity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Wireless
The path detection and pointing exact location of defect
Most Helpful Critical Review
Daniel N.
Verified User in Computer Software
Cluttered UI, tough to navigate through it
Verified User in Retail
Is so user friendly and it is very easy to become familiar with all the numerous features. Although I wasn't around for the implementation, I've found that it is relatively straightforward to integrate further functionality. The Scanning tools (IaC, SAST,...
Verified User in Wireless
The path detection and pointing exact location of defect
Verified User in Food Production
Sometimes when you most need a part to save it is sometimes slow.
Daniel N.
Verified User in Computer Software
Cluttered UI, tough to navigate through it
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Checkmarx used for?
2 Comments
SS
Checkmarx is a static code analysis tool used for SAST (Static application security testing)Read more
Which testing method does Checkmarx support?
1 Comment
SS
Checkmarx does support all these testing methodologies -Sast, Dast, IAST, SCA Read more
Coverity has no discussions with answers
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