Checkmarx built its platform in an era before AI-native security. The result: slow scans, high false positive rates, complex deployments, and pricing that requires a procurement process. AquilaX was built from the ground up for modern DevSecOps teams.
Application security has evolved. Has your tool?
| Capability | AquilaX | Checkmarx |
|---|---|---|
| SAST — Static Code Analysis | ✅ AI-powered, self-learning | ✅ Mature, enterprise-grade |
| SCA — Dependency Scanning | ✅ 40+ package managers | ✅ Checkmarx SCA (separate) |
| DAST — Dynamic Testing | ✅ Built-in, no extra cost | ⚠️ DAST 360 (additional product) |
| Secrets Detection | ✅ 300+ secret patterns | ⚠️ Basic secrets detection |
| PII Detection | ✅ GDPR/CCPA-aware AI | ❌ Not a focus |
| Container Security | ✅ Image + runtime | ⚠️ SCA covers some containers |
| IaC Security | ✅ Full IaC coverage | ⚠️ KICS (acquired product) |
| API Security Testing | ✅ OWASP API Top 10 | ⚠️ Limited DAST 360 |
| Malware Detection | ✅ Unique capability | ⚠️ Not confirmed available |
| AI Code Scanning (Vibe) | ✅ Dedicated scanner | ⚠️ Not confirmed available |
| Compliance Reports | ✅ SOC2, PCI, HIPAA, ISO | ✅ Available |
| Self-Learning AI | ✅ Per-organization model | ❌ Rules + AI assistants |
| False Positive Rate | ✅ Near-zero (AI filtered) | ❌ Industry-high FP rates |
| Scan Speed | ✅ Minutes per repo | ❌ Often hours for large codebases |
| On-Premises Option | ✅ Full support | ✅ Primary deployment |
| Setup Complexity | ✅ Minutes (self-service) | ❌ Weeks with professional services |
| Pricing Transparency | ✅ Published on website | ❌ Enterprise sales required |
| Free Tier | ✅ Unlimited repos, free | ❌ No free tier |
AquilaX gives you Checkmarx-level coverage with 32 scanners, plus AI capabilities Checkmarx doesn't have — at a fraction of the cost and complexity. Start free today.
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