HCL AppScan
HCL AppScan — SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA suite for web, mobile, and open-source application security testing.
Our Verdict
Comprehensive legacy AppSec suite that checks every box but lags modern, developer-friendly competitors.
Pros
- Full suite covers SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA in one vendor
- Mature engine with decades of enterprise deployment
- Strong compliance reporting for PCI, HIPAA, and OWASP
- Cloud and on-prem options support regulated industries
Cons
- UI and workflows feel dated versus modern AppSec tools
- High false positive rates require tuning effort
- Enterprise licensing is expensive and opaque
- Slower to add support for newer frameworks
When to Use HCL AppScan
Good fit if you need
- SAST scan integration in Jenkins and GitHub Actions CI/CD
- DAST scanning of web APIs against OWASP Top 10
- IAST runtime instrumentation for live application testing
- SCA for open-source license and CVE vulnerability reporting
- Mobile app security testing for iOS and Android binaries
Pricing
Price wrong?HCL AppScan Pricing
- Pricing Model
- custom
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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