Comparison

Plexicus vs Mend

Plexicus vs Mend

Plexicus provides a comprehensive CNAPP platform that includes application security, cloud security, and container security, while Mend focuses primarily on software composition analysis and open source security.

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Feature comparison

Side-by-Side Capabilities

How Plexicus stacks up against Mend on the security capabilities that matter.

Feature
Plexicus
Mend
Open Source Dependency Scanning (SCA)
Static Code Analysis (SAST)
SAST AI Autofix
Infrastructure as Code Scanning (IaC)
Secrets Detection
Surface Monitoring (DAST)
Cloud Posture Management (CSPM)
Container Image Scanning
SBOM Generation
Team-based Access Rights
Local (On-Prem) Scanner
Reporting
Malware Detection in Dependencies
API Security
Self-hosted Git Org Support
Key differentiators

Why Teams Switch to Plexicus

Plexicus offers a complete CNAPP solution, extending beyond open source security to provide unified application, cloud, and container security management, enhanced by built-in CSPM, cost-effective pricing, and a developer-centric, agentless architecture.

Plexicus

  • Full CNAPP platform with unified security management
  • Comprehensive application security features
  • Built-in CSPM capabilities
  • More cost-effective pricing
  • No agent-based architecture
  • Developer-first approach
  • Integrated compliance management

Mend

  • Strong focus on open source security
  • Automated license compliance
  • Extensive language support
  • Large vulnerability database
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