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Head-to-head · Software Composition Analysis Software

Endor Labs vs OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Endor Labs #5 in Software Composition Analysis Software 8.8/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Endor Labs

Endor Labs leads on 0 checks, OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEndor Labs · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

Endor Labs scores higher on our rubric for software composition analysis software: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #12.

On deployment options, Endor Labs gives you Hybrid where OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis offers Cloud.

Endor Labs is the better fit for teams prioritizing reachability and risk. OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis is the better fit for organizations wanting established vendor backing.

  • Endor Labs fits best

    Teams prioritizing reachability and risk

  • OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis fits best

    Organizations wanting established vendor backing

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Side by side

Feature Endor Labs 8.8/10 Visit ↗ OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.1
Ranking #5 in Software Composition Analysis Software #12 in Software Composition Analysis Software
Best for Teams prioritizing reachability and risk Organizations wanting established vendor backing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux, macOS Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML
Integrations 16 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Endor Labs 3/3 · OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis 3/3
SBOM generation ✓ ✓
Reachability analysis ✓ ✓
Pull request scanning ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported ecosystems C/C++, Go, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, .NET (C#), PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Swift, TypeScript, Bazel C# / NuGet / Paket; Go / Go Modules / Go Dep / Bazel; Java and Kotlin / Gradle / Maven / Bazel; JavaScript / NPM / Yarn / Bower; Objective-C / CocoaPods; PHP / Composer; Python / Pip / Pipenv / UV / Poetry; Ruby / RubyGems; Rust / Cargo; Swift / CocoaPods; Scala / SBT
Monitored projects Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment options Hybrid Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Reachability analysis helps identify vulnerable code that can be executed
  • SBOM, VEX, upgrade impact, and container scanning support supply-chain work
  • Integrates with major SCM, CI/CD, ticketing, and collaboration tools
  • Scans vulnerabilities, licenses, dependencies, and project health
  • Supports CycloneDX and SPDX SBOM workflows
  • Adds reachability analysis, policy automation, and CI/CD scanning
Cons
  • Advanced triage and remediation capabilities are limited to the Pro tier
  • Developer is focused on individual feedback rather than team policy workflows
  • The platform is not open source
  • Premium and Enterprise pricing requires contact with sales
  • Reachability analysis is limited to supported ecosystems
  • Automated dependency fixes apply only to supported languages
Our verdict

Endor Labs is an application security platform for engineering and security teams managing open-source dependencies, first-party code, containers, secrets, and software supply-chain risk. Its software composition analysis identifies…

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OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis is a cloud-deployed platform for development, security, and compliance teams managing open-source and third-party dependency risk. It scans for vulnerabilities, license compliance issues, and…

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  1. Endor LabsSoftware Composition Analysis Software 8.8Free plan · pricing on request
  2. OpenText Fortify Software Composition AnalysisSoftware Composition Analysis Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Endor Labs — where it wins

    • Reachability analysis helps identify vulnerable code that can be executed
    • SBOM, VEX, upgrade impact, and container scanning support supply-chain work
    • Integrates with major SCM, CI/CD, ticketing, and collaboration tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced triage and remediation capabilities are limited to the Pro tier
    • Developer is focused on individual feedback rather than team policy workflows
    • The platform is not open source
  • OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis — where it wins

    • Scans vulnerabilities, licenses, dependencies, and project health
    • Supports CycloneDX and SPDX SBOM workflows
    • Adds reachability analysis, policy automation, and CI/CD scanning

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium and Enterprise pricing requires contact with sales
    • Reachability analysis is limited to supported ecosystems
    • Automated dependency fixes apply only to supported languages
  • Endor Labs8.8/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A broad SCA platform for teams that need reachability and risk-based prioritization.

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  • OpenText Fortify Software Composition Analysis8.1/10 · Free plan

    A broad SCA platform with free access, enterprise controls, and sales-led pricing.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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