Checkmarx DAST vs OWASP ZAP
Checkmarx DAST
checkmarx.comOWASP ZAP
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| Figure | Checkmarx DAST | OWASP ZAP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Dynamic Application Security Testing Software | 7.7 (#11) | 8.5 (#4) |
| Authentication | DAST supports browser-recorded login flows, two-factor authentication, and instant verification for application coverage. | Authentication features include browser-based, script-based, header-based and OAuth2 methods through the Authentication Helper add-on. |
| Deployment | Checkmarx One is offered as cloud SaaS and supports self-hosted and on-premises deployments, including for air-gapped environments. | ZAP publishes Docker images, including a bare image described as minimal and ideal for CI. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2010 |
| Purpose | Checkmarx DAST is a language-agnostic tool that tests live web applications and APIs by simulating real-world attacks. | ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. |
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In their own words
Checkmarx DAST
Checkmarx DAST has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
OWASP ZAP
OWASP ZAP is a web application scanner and proxy for security testing. Its tools include active and passive scanning, a spider, alerts, and scan policies. ZAP’s Automation Framework uses YAML plans to coordinate jobs such as scanning, spidering, API imports, and report generation. It can import OpenAPI, GraphQL, SOAP, and Postman definitions through jobs or add-ons. GitHub Actions are available for baseline, full, and API scans via Docker-packaged scans, and the project publishes Docker images, including a minimal image for CI. Add-ons come from an online Marketplace and are generally installed or removed without restarting ZAP. The software is free and open source, with a free plan at free. It supports Linux, macOS, Windows, API use, and self-hosted deployment. Windows and Linux installers require Java 17 or later; the macOS installer includes Java 17. ZAP says it can support only its latest full release, and current releases are unsigned, though checksums are provided.