Best Interactive Application Security Testing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: HCL AppScan is ranked #1 of 15 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Waratek IAST and Aikido CSPM. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Aikido CSPM. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Aikido CSPM at $300/mo.
Interactive application security testing software checks applications as they run, so its fit depends in part on coverage and how testing connects with development. Compared on API testing, authenticated testing, CI/CD integration, deployment, free plan, instrumentation, language coverage, paid-from price, and runtime targets, these entries let you assess the stated capabilities. HCL AppScan, Waratek IAST, and Aikido CSPM are among the options shown; Veracode DAST and Contrast Assess are also included. Match language coverage and runtime targets to your applications, then weigh integration and deployment details alongside the testing functions your team needs.
15 interactive application security testing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Compare all 15 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Runtime targets | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HCL AppScan | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | all | hybrid |
| 2 | Waratek IAST | 7.7 | No | $2,499/mo | No | 2,499 /mo | — | hybrid |
| 3 | Aikido CSPM | 7.5 | Free plan | $300/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Veracode DAST | 7.4 | No | — | No | — | — | saas |
| 5 | Contrast Assess | 7.2 | No | — | — | — | — | hybrid |
| 6 | DongTai IAST | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | — | — | web | hybrid |
| 7 | Acunetix | 7.1 | No | — | — | — | — | hybrid |
| 8 | New Relic IAST | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | No | — | web | saas |
| 9 | NowSecure Platform | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | mobile | saas |
| 10 | Black Duck Polaris | 6.7 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Black Duck Seeker | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | web | self-hosted |
| 12 | Invicti | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 13 | Checkmarx API Security | 6.3 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 14 | OpenText Fortify on Demand | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | web | saas |
| 15 | Checkmarx One | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which interactive application security testing software is ranked first on Specifiction?
HCL AppScan is ranked #1 of 15 with a score of 7.9. Waratek IAST is second and Aikido CSPM third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 15 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Aikido CSPM has the lowest first paid tier we found: $300/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.