HCL AppScan
Dynamic application security testing (DAST) software
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Software composition analysis tools
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What is HCL AppScan
HCL AppScan is an application security testing suite that helps organizations find and manage vulnerabilities across the software development lifecycle. It supports multiple testing approaches, including static analysis for source code, dynamic scanning for running web applications, and software composition analysis for open source dependencies. The product is used by application security teams and development teams to integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines and to centralize findings for remediation workflows. It is typically deployed as a combination of developer tools and enterprise scanning/management components.
Broad AST technique coverage
AppScan supports SAST, DAST, IAST, and open source dependency analysis within one product family. This allows teams to apply different testing methods to the same application portfolio and correlate results across scan types. For organizations standardizing on a single vendor for multiple AST needs, this can reduce tool sprawl and simplify procurement and support.
Enterprise scanning and governance
AppScan includes capabilities oriented to centralized security programs, such as managing scan policies, user access, and consolidated reporting across many applications. It supports repeatable scanning at scale and helps security teams track remediation status over time. This fits regulated environments where auditability and consistent testing processes are required.
CI/CD and developer workflows
AppScan provides options to integrate security testing into build pipelines and developer workflows, enabling earlier detection of issues. It supports automation use cases where scans run on code changes or scheduled jobs and results feed into defect tracking or reporting processes. This aligns with DevSecOps practices that require security checks to be part of delivery pipelines.
Complex product packaging
AppScan is commonly delivered as multiple components and editions (for example, developer tools, enterprise scanning, and different test types). This can make initial product selection, licensing, and architecture decisions more complex than single-purpose tools. Organizations may need additional planning to align the right components to each team and application type.
Tuning and triage effort
Like many SAST/DAST platforms, AppScan results often require configuration and ongoing tuning to reduce noise and focus on actionable findings. Teams typically need processes for triage, validation, and remediation prioritization to avoid alert fatigue. This can increase the operational overhead for smaller teams without dedicated application security resources.
Resource and runtime considerations
Static and dynamic scans can be compute-intensive and may lengthen build or test cycles if not scheduled and scoped carefully. DAST scanning in particular can require environment preparation, authentication handling, and scan policy adjustments to avoid disrupting test systems. These factors can limit how frequently teams run full scans in fast-moving delivery pipelines.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| CodeSweep | $0 — Free download | Developer-focused SAST tool (GitHub extension), on-prem download; basic SAST for developers (35+ languages). |
| Free trial (AppScan on Cloud) | 14-day trial — includes 5 scans (SAST, DAST, SCA) | Time-limited SaaS trial to evaluate platform; limited reporting; private site scanning not available in trial. |
| Professional (AppScan on Cloud - Pay-per-scan) | $295.87 USD per scan (one-year access) — minimum order: 5 scans | Pay-per-scan SaaS subscription (one year access to platform/results). Includes choice of DAST, SAST, or SCA scans, centralized dashboards, customizable policies, CI/CD and IDE integrations, APIs. Promotional limited offers (e.g., 1 scan for $29.99 or 50-scan pack for $699) have appeared on the official marketplace but are time-limited. |
| Marketplace promotional packs (limited-time offers) | Example: 1 scan $29.99 (promo); 50-scan pack $699 (promo) | Limited-time/end-of-year promotional pricing; terms cap purchases (e.g., 1–100 scans per order, max 2 packs per order). |
| Enterprise / AppScan 360 / AppScan Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Enterprise suite: SaaS/on-prem/private cloud options; typically unlimited scans or enterprise licensing models (concurrent-license, per-user, per-app) — require sales quote. |
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HCL Technologies Limited
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