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Head-to-head · Static Analysis Tools

OpenText Fortify SAST vs Checkmarx One

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score OpenText Fortify SAST #3 in Static Analysis Tools 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit OpenText
Checkmarx One #5 in Static Analysis Tools 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Checkmarx One

OpenText Fortify SAST leads on 0 checks, Checkmarx One on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenText Fortify SAST · 9.1/10

OpenText Fortify SAST scores higher on our rubric for static analysis tools: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

OpenText Fortify SAST is the better fit for enterprise security programs with broad targets. Checkmarx One is the better fit for application-security teams needing customizable SAST.

  • OpenText Fortify SAST fits best

    Enterprise security programs with broad targets

  • Checkmarx One fits best

    Application-security teams needing customizable SAST

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Side by side

Feature OpenText Fortify SAST 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Checkmarx One 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #3 in Static Analysis Tools #5 in Static Analysis Tools
Best for Enterprise security programs with broad targets Application-security teams needing customizable SAST
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Phone, Docs Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, ISO 27001 SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 12 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features OpenText Fortify SAST 2/4 · Checkmarx One 2/4
Security analysis Not checked yet Not checked yet
IDE support ✓ ✓
CI/CD support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom rules ✓ ✓
Specs
Language support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries across 44+ languages and 350+ frameworks
  • Connects IDEs, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and source control
  • Adds IaC scanning, custom rules, policy management, and audit-ready reporting
  • SAST supports multiple programming languages and frameworks
  • Scans pull requests, pushes, CI/CD pipelines, and source code
  • Custom queries, centralized triage, and AI remediation guidance
Cons
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process rather than self-serve purchase
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams with a narrow analysis target
  • It is proprietary rather than open source
  • Pricing requires a custom quote
  • No permanent free Checkmarx One tier
  • Broad AppSec scope may exceed narrow SAST needs
Our verdict

OpenText Fortify SAST is a static application security testing platform for development and security teams. It analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries across 44+ languages and 350+ frameworks, covering web, mobile, desktop,…

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Checkmarx One is a cloud-delivered application security platform for enterprise development and security teams. Its static application security testing covers source code across multiple programming languages and frameworks, with…

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  1. OpenText Fortify SASTStatic Analysis Tools 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Checkmarx OneStatic Analysis Tools 8.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenText Fortify SAST — where it wins

    • Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries across 44+ languages and 350+ frameworks
    • Connects IDEs, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and source control
    • Adds IaC scanning, custom rules, policy management, and audit-ready reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales process rather than self-serve purchase
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams with a narrow analysis target
    • It is proprietary rather than open source

  • Checkmarx One — where it wins

    • SAST supports multiple programming languages and frameworks
    • Scans pull requests, pushes, CI/CD pipelines, and source code
    • Custom queries, centralized triage, and AI remediation guidance

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a custom quote
    • No permanent free Checkmarx One tier
    • Broad AppSec scope may exceed narrow SAST needs
  • OpenText Fortify SAST9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad SAST platform for enterprise teams scanning code, binaries, infrastructure, and pipelines.

    Visit OpenTextFull verdict →
  • Checkmarx One8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Customizable SAST with broad repository, CI/CD, IDE, triage, and AI-assisted workflows.

    Visit Checkmarx OneFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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