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Head-to-head · Ruby Static Analysis Tools

OpenText Fortify SAST vs Qlty Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score OpenText Fortify SAST #1 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit OpenText
Qlty Cloud #8 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Qlty Cloud

OpenText Fortify SAST leads on 0 checks, Qlty Cloud 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
  • Free planonly Qlty Cloud
  • Most featuresOpenText Fortify SAST · 2 of 6

OpenText Fortify SAST scores higher on our rubric for ruby static analysis tools: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

OpenText Fortify SAST is the better fit for enterprises needing comprehensive SAST. Qlty Cloud is the better fit for teams wanting broad quality checks with a free tier.

  • OpenText Fortify SAST fits best

    Enterprises needing comprehensive SAST

  • Qlty Cloud fits best

    Teams wanting broad quality checks with a free tier

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Side by side

Feature OpenText Fortify SAST 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Qlty Cloud 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.9
Ranking #1 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools #8 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools
Best for Enterprises needing comprehensive SAST Teams wanting broad quality checks with a free tier
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $20/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Chrome extension
Support Phone, Docs Email, Community
Compliance PCI DSS, ISO 27001 SOC 2, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 12 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenText Fortify SAST 2/6 · Qlty Cloud 0/6
Security analysis Not checked yet Not checked yet
Type checking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated fixes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Custom rules ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Hosted option Not checked yet Not checked yet
Self-hosted option Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries
  • Scans pull requests and integrates with CI/CD and IDEs
  • Adds custom rules and AI-assisted remediation
  • Free plan includes linting, formatting, coverage, and unlimited contributors
  • Checks pull requests for quality, coverage, maintainability, and security
  • Integrates with GitHub and multiple CI services
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • Configuration spans analysis, integrations, and scan management
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow Ruby-only tool
  • Pro pricing starts at $20 per contributor monthly
  • Shared configurations and analysis trends require a paid plan
  • Cloud-based workflow may not suit teams seeking a different deployment model
Our verdict

OpenText Fortify SAST analyzes application source code, bytecode, and binaries to identify vulnerabilities during development. It is aimed at development, application security, and DevSecOps teams, particularly mid-market and enterprise…

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Qlty Cloud is a cloud-based code health platform for development teams that want Ruby static analysis alongside checks for other languages. It reviews pull requests for static-analysis issues, coverage impact, maintainability, duplication,…

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  1. OpenText Fortify SASTRuby Static Analysis Tools 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Qlty CloudRuby Static Analysis Tools 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenText Fortify SAST — where it wins

    • Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries
    • Scans pull requests and integrates with CI/CD and IDEs
    • Adds custom rules and AI-assisted remediation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales
    • Configuration spans analysis, integrations, and scan management
    • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow Ruby-only tool

  • Qlty Cloud — where it wins

    • Free plan includes linting, formatting, coverage, and unlimited contributors
    • Checks pull requests for quality, coverage, maintainability, and security
    • Integrates with GitHub and multiple CI services

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro pricing starts at $20 per contributor monthly
    • Shared configurations and analysis trends require a paid plan
    • Cloud-based workflow may not suit teams seeking a different deployment model

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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