TigerGate vs Checkmarx
Both offer code security (SAST/SCA), but TigerGate adds cloud security, container scanning, runtime monitoring, and compliance automation. Get complete security coverage, not just code analysis.
Feature Comparison
See how TigerGate compares to Checkmarx across all security capabilities
| Feature | TigerGate | Checkmarx |
|---|---|---|
| Code Security | ||
| Dependency Scanning (SCA) | ||
| Secrets Scanning | ||
| IaC Scanning | ||
| Cloud Security | ||
| Multi-Cloud Support (AWS, GCP, Azure) | ||
| 576+ Cloud Security Checks | ||
| Container Security | ||
| Image Vulnerability Scanning | ||
| Kubernetes Security | ||
| Runtime Security | ||
| eBPF-based Monitoring | ||
| Real-time Threat Detection | ||
| Advanced Scanning | ||
| API Security Testing | ||
| AI/LLM Security | ||
| Compliance | ||
| SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI-DSS | ||
| Vanta / Drata Integration | ||
| Platform | ||
| Self-Hosted Option | ||
| Easy Setup (< 5 min) | ||
| Starting Price | $499/mo | Enterprise Only |
How TigerGate Works
TigerGate provides Checkmarx's code security capabilities plus cloud, container, and runtime security
1. Code Security (SAST/SCA)
Like Checkmarx, we scan your code for vulnerabilities (SAST) and vulnerable dependencies (SCA). Plus secrets detection and IaC scanning.
2. Cloud & Container Security
Unlike Checkmarx, TigerGate adds comprehensive CSPM for AWS, GCP, Azure with 576+ checks, plus container and Kubernetes security.
3. Runtime Monitoring
TigerGate uses eBPF to monitor production environments, detecting zero-days and supply chain attacks that static scanners miss.
The TigerGate Advantage
Checkmarx stops at code scanning. TigerGate continues monitoring through containers, cloud, and runtime—providing complete security coverage from code to production.
- All Checkmarx features + cloud + containers + runtime
- Open source transparency (Apache 2.0)
- 10x more affordable than Checkmarx enterprise
- Native Vanta/Drata integration for compliance
Why Teams Choose TigerGate Over Checkmarx
Get code security plus cloud, container, runtime, and compliance capabilities that Checkmarx doesn't provide
Same Code Security
Comprehensive SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, and IaC analysis. TigerGate provides the same level of code security as Checkmarx.
Cloud Security (CSPM)
Comprehensive CSPM for AWS, GCP, Azure with 576+ CIS benchmark checks and automated remediation.
Container & K8s Security
Image vulnerability scanning, Kubernetes security, and runtime protection for containers—capabilities Checkmarx lacks.
Runtime Monitoring
eBPF-based runtime agents detect zero-days, supply chain attacks, and threats that static code analysis can't catch.
Compliance Automation
Automate SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS evidence collection with native Vanta/Drata integration. Save months of audit prep.
Better Pricing & Setup
Start at $499/month with 5-minute setup vs Checkmarx's $50K+ enterprise pricing and complex deployment.
"Checkmarx was great for code scanning, but we needed cloud security and runtime monitoring too. TigerGate gave us everything—SAST, SCA, CSPM, containers, and runtime protection—at a fraction of the cost. Setup took 10 minutes instead of weeks. The open source model was the cherry on top."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about choosing TigerGate over Checkmarx
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