- Checkmarx One IaC Security
Best for: Teams scanning Terraform and CloudFormation before cloud deployment
The trade-off is scope. This solution is focused on IaC. If you need full application SAST alongside IaC scanning, you need the broader Checkmarx One platform. The Visual Studio and Azure DevOps integrations are solid for Microsoft-centric shops, but teams running on other IDEs or CI systems should verify integration support before committing. It is also worth noting that IaC scanning is increasingly a feature bundled into broader CNAPP and CSPM platforms, so evaluate whether a dedicated IaC scanner or a platform with IaC scanning built in better fits your existing stack.
From Best SAST Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
- Perforce Klocwork
Best for: Safety-critical embedded teams requiring MISRA and AUTOSAR compliance
The limitation is that Klocwork's language support is narrower than some competitors: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, and Kotlin. If your stack includes Go, Ruby, Swift, or other languages, you will need a supplementary solution. The hybrid deployment model works for teams with on-premises requirements, but the setup and maintenance burden is higher than a SaaS alternative. This is a solution for teams with dedicated toolchain engineers, not a plug-and-play solution.
From Best SAST Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
