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Head-to-head · Static Application Security Testing Sast

Checkmarx SAST vs Veracode Static Analysis

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
2 checks side by side

Higher score Checkmarx SAST #1 in Static Application Security Testing Sast 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Checkmarx

Veracode Static Analysis #8 in Static Application Security Testing Sast 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Veracode

Checkmarx SAST leads on 0 checks, Veracode Static Analysis on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreCheckmarx SAST · 9.3/10
Most featuresVeracode Static Analysis · 2 of 4

Checkmarx SAST scores higher on our rubric for static application security testing sast: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Checkmarx SAST is the better fit for enterprise teams needing broad SAST coverage. Veracode Static Analysis is the better fit for enterprises scanning source, bytecode, and binaries.

Checkmarx SAST fits best
Enterprise teams needing broad SAST coverage
Veracode Static Analysis fits best
Enterprises scanning source, bytecode, and binaries

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Checkmarx SAST 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Veracode Static Analysis 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Static Application Security Testing Sast	#8 in Static Application Security Testing Sast
Best for	Enterprise teams needing broad SAST coverage	Enterprises scanning source, bytecode, and binaries
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux	Web
Support	Docs, Tickets	Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2	SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations	40+ integrations	14 integrations
Built for	Enterprise, Mid-market	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Checkmarx SAST 0/4 · Veracode Static Analysis 2/4
IDE integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
CI/CD integration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Custom rules	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Pull request scanning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Languages supported	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Analyzes source code and data flows without requiring compilation Supports custom security queries, vulnerability triage, and fix guidance Connects with major CI/CD services and IDEs, including GitHub and VS Code	Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries across application types. Connects to IDEs, repositories, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and CLI workflows. Compares baselines and evaluates findings against configurable security policies.
Cons	Pricing requires a custom sales quote Static analysis does not include software composition analysis Hybrid deployment and query customization may exceed smaller teams' needs	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published self-serve plan. Cloud is the listed deployment option. Support channels are community and documentation.
Our verdict	Checkmarx SAST analyzes application source code for security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and business-logic flaws. It is aimed at enterprise and mid-market teams that need security analysis in development workflows, including teams… Read the review →	Veracode Static Analysis finds vulnerabilities in application code without executing it. It analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries for web, mobile, desktop, and back-end applications, making it a fit for organizations that need to… Read the review →

Checkmarx SASTStatic Application Security Testing Sast 9.3Pricing on request
Veracode Static AnalysisStatic Application Security Testing Sast 8.4Pricing on request

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Strengths and trade-offs

Checkmarx SAST — where it wins
- Analyzes source code and data flows without requiring compilation
- Supports custom security queries, vulnerability triage, and fix guidance
- Connects with major CI/CD services and IDEs, including GitHub and VS Code
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a custom sales quote
- Static analysis does not include software composition analysis
- Hybrid deployment and query customization may exceed smaller teams' needs
Veracode Static Analysis — where it wins
- Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries across application types.
- Connects to IDEs, repositories, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and CLI workflows.
- Compares baselines and evaluates findings against configurable security policies.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published self-serve plan.
- Cloud is the listed deployment option.
- Support channels are community and documentation.

Checkmarx SAST9.3/10 · Pricing on request
Broad source analysis with custom queries and remediation guidance for enterprise teams.
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Veracode Static Analysis8.4/10 · Pricing on request
Scans source, bytecode, and binaries with policy controls and IDE/CI integrations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update