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Comparing as AI Application Security (SAST/SCA/DAST)
Veracode vs Checkmarx

Compare features, pricing, pros & cons, and user ratings to decide which AI tool is best for your needs.

Veracode

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Checkmarx

Checkmarx

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Detailed Comparison

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Pricing
EnterpriseVeracode does not publish pricing publicly \u2014 all plans require direct engagement with the sales team. Pricing is per-application (not per-developer), scaling with application count and scan frequency. Reference pricing: Static Analysis (SAST) starts at approximately $10,000-$15,000/year for up to 100 applications. Full enterprise packages combining SAST, DAST, SCA, Pipeline Scan, and Veracode Fix typically run $100,000-$250,000+/year for large application portfolios. Veracode Fix AI remediation is bundled with Static Analysis SAST at no additional charge as of 2026 \u2014 a notable advantage over competitors that charge separately for AI remediation. Contact Veracode through veracode.com for enterprise pricing and application portfolio assessment.
EnterpriseCheckmarx does not publish transparent pricing. All plans require direct engagement with the sales team. Enterprise contracts are custom-priced based on developer seats, number of applications, scan volume, and selected modules (SAST, SCA, DAST, API Security, IaC, container, supply chain). Reference pricing ranges from approximately $25,000 to $150,000+ per year for typical enterprise deployments. A free trial and personalized demo are available through the Checkmarx sales team at checkmarx.com. Volume discounts and multi-year commitments are standard in enterprise negotiations.
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Summary
Enterprise binary SAST and AppSec with Veracode Fix AI remediation — compliance-ready for regulated industries
Unified enterprise AppSec with SAST, SCA, DAST and agentic AI security for Fortune 500
Veracode

Veracode Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Binary analysis — scans compiled artifacts without source code access, unique capability no other major AppSec tool matches
  • Veracode Fix AI remediation bundled at no extra charge — up to 92% reduction in fix time across 11 languages
  • 20+ years of binary SAST expertise — deepest vulnerability detection database in the market for compiled code
  • Strong compliance posture — PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP Ready — essential for regulated industries
  • Veracode Verified program provides third-party attestation — differentiates security-mature organizations in vendor assessments
  • Comprehensive training via eLearning (200+ modules) plus manual penetration testing in one platform
  • Spring 2026 GenAI Code Security Report — authoritative research positioning Veracode in AI code security conversation

Cons

  • Binary analysis approach makes identifying exact vulnerable source lines more difficult vs source-based SAST
  • Per-application pricing scales poorly for microservices architectures with many small services
  • One of the most expensive AppSec platforms — full enterprise $100K-$250K+/year
  • No open-source tier or free plan — minimum contracts around $10K-$15K/year
  • Acquired by Broadcom in 2024 — customers report some uncertainty about roadmap and support continuity
Checkmarx

Checkmarx Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in Application Security Testing for 7 consecutive years — industry's highest analyst validation
  • $150M+ ARR, 1,800+ enterprise customers, 60% of Fortune 500 — most widely deployed enterprise AppSec platform
  • Unified SAST + SCA + DAST + API + IaC + container + supply chain in one platform — reduces AppSec tool sprawl
  • Agentic AppSec (2026) — autonomous AI agents proactively protect SDLC without manual intervention
  • 75+ languages and 100+ frameworks supported — most comprehensive polyglot coverage in the market
  • AI Security module addresses LLM-integrated application vulnerabilities — critical as AI-generated code proliferates
  • Codebashing developer training embeds security education directly into the developer workflow

Cons

  • No public pricing — enterprise contracts required, often $25K-$150K+/year
  • Steep learning curve for advanced query customization and policy configuration
  • Heavy resource usage during scans can slow CI/CD pipelines if not tuned
  • Complex platform with many modules may overwhelm smaller security teams
  • Premium pricing places it out of reach for SMBs and startups