The Best Interactive Application Security Testing Software in 2026

• 15 tools ranked
• Updated Oct 2026
• Researched from official sources
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We researched interactive application security testing software from official websites, including pricing pages, plan tables, and product documentation. Products are ranked on their core runtime analysis capabilities, verified feature coverage, and value for money for teams securing applications during development and delivery.

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The full ranking 15 tools, best first

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   New Relic IAST 9.3

   Best forTeams wanting validated web IAST findings

   Focused web IAST with exploit validation, remediation context, and CI/CD integration.

   • Authenticated testing
   • API testing
   • CI/CD integration

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   9.3/10★★★★★

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   Datadog Runtime Code Analysis (IAST) 9.1

   Best forDatadog customers needing priced IAST

   Priced IAST for Datadog APM customers, with confirmed findings and code-level context.

   • CI/CD integration

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   9.1/10★★★★★

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   HCL AppScan 9.0

   Best forTeams wanting broad AppSec with free access

   Broad AppSec coverage with IAST, free access, and integrations across development workflows.

   • Authenticated testing
   • API testing
   • CI/CD integration

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   9.0/10★★★★☆

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   Black Duck Seeker 8.8

   Best forBroad enterprise IAST deployments

   A broad, agent-based IAST platform for enterprise application and API security.

   • API testing
   • CI/CD integration

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   8.8/10★★★★☆

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   Contrast Assess 8.7

   Best forMature teams needing runtime visibility

   A mature IAST choice for runtime visibility, remediation guidance, and API workflows.

   • API testing
   • CI/CD integration

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   8.7/10★★★★☆

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   Acunetix 8.6

   Best forWeb and API teams needing validation

   Web and API security testing with proof-based validation, CI/CD support, and optional AcuSensor IAST.

   • Authenticated testing
   • API testing
   • CI/CD integration

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   8.6/10★★★★☆

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   OpenText Fortify on Demand 8.5

   Best forMature enterprises needing broad AppSec

   Broad SaaS AppSec coverage for mature enterprises, with contact-sales pricing and Java/.NET support.

   • Authenticated testing
   • API testing
   • CI/CD integration

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   8.5/10★★★★☆

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   Waratek IAST 8.2

   Best forJava teams needing self-hosted IAST

   A Java-focused, self-hosted IAST option with strong runtime context but limited breadth.

   • CI/CD integration

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   8.2/10★★★★☆

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   NowSecure Platform 8.0

   Best forMobile teams testing real devices

   A mobile-focused platform for testing iOS and Android apps on physical devices.

   • Authenticated testing
   • API testing
   • CI/CD integration

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   8.0/10★★★★☆

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    DongTai IAST 7.8

    Best forTeams wanting open-source self-hosted IAST

    A practical open-source IAST option for teams comfortable managing agents and deployment.

    • API testing

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    7.8/10★★★★☆

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    Invicti 7.7

    Best forWeb teams needing automated API security

    A DAST-focused platform for authenticated web and API security scanning.

    • API testing

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    7.7/10★★★★☆

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    Aikido Security 7.5

    Best forBudget-conscious broad AppSec teams

    Broad AppSec coverage with a free entry plan, but limited fit for IAST-focused teams.

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    7.5/10★★★★☆

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    Black Duck Polaris 7.3

    Best forCloud AppSec program consolidation

    A cloud AppSec platform that consolidates testing, policy, reporting, and remediation workflows.

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    7.3/10★★★★☆

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    Checkmarx One 7.2

    Best forSource-code security teams

    A broad source-code security platform for teams that need centralized AppSec workflows.

    • CI/CD integration

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    7.2/10★★★★☆

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    Veracode Interactive Analysis 6.9

    Best forEnterprises seeking language-agnostic IAST

    Language-agnostic runtime analysis for teams finding application vulnerabilities before production.

    • CI/CD integration

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    6.9/10★★★☆☆

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No tools match those filters.

Compare at a glance

#	Tool	Free plan	Paid from	Deployment	API testing	Score
1	New Relic IAST	No		Saas	Yes	9.3
2	Datadog Runtime Code Analysis (IAST)	No	$20/unit/mo	Saas		9.1
3	HCL AppScan	Yes		Hybrid	Yes	9.0
4	Black Duck Seeker			Self-hosted	Yes	8.8
5	Contrast Assess			Hybrid	Yes	8.7
6	Acunetix			Hybrid	Yes	8.6
7	OFOpenText Fortify on Demand			Saas	Yes	8.5
8	Waratek IAST	No		Hybrid		8.2
9	NowSecure Platform			Saas	Yes	8.0
10	DIDongTai IAST		Free	Hybrid	Yes	7.8
11	Invicti	No	$500/unit usage-based		Yes	7.7
12	Aikido Security	Yes				7.5
13	Black Duck Polaris					7.3
14	Checkmarx One	No				7.2
15	VIVeracode Interactive Analysis	No		Saas		6.9

Head-to-head All 28 comparisons →

• New Relic IAST vs Datadog Runtime Code Analysis (IAST)
• New Relic IAST vs HCL AppScan
• New Relic IAST vs Black Duck Seeker
• New Relic IAST vs Contrast Assess
• New Relic IAST vs Acunetix
• OFNew Relic IAST vs OpenText Fortify on Demand
• New Relic IAST vs Waratek IAST
• Datadog Runtime Code Analysis (IAST) vs HCL AppScan
• Datadog Runtime Code Analysis (IAST) vs Black Duck Seeker

How we rank interactive application security testing software

Every tool on this page was researched by iTechGuides Editors from its official website — pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. We rank on how well each one does this category's core job, what the free or entry plan includes, and where it falls short. Where we have enough verified facts, the score out of 10 is a rubric — job fit, value and how much we could verify — shown with its breakdown on every tool's page; a tool we have not verified enough to score yet shows its rank without a number. Scores are re-checked when a product changes its plans. Read the full editorial policy, or submit a tool we missed.

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update