Black Duck Polaris Platform
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Open Source
- Accuracy of Findings
Cons
- Resource Constraints
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 16.5% |
| Mid-Market | 31.1% |
| Enterprise | 52.4% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 2 | 4.3 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 4 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q3 | 1 | 5.0 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Accurate Vulnerability Insights and Remediation—A Must-Have SCA Platform
“Black Duck is the world leader for its SCA platform. The platform gives accurate vulnerabilities, line-to-line, along with correct remediations to fix the code. Must to have in your organisation.”
Reliable Open Source Security Tool with Strong CI/CD Integration
“I like that Black Duck SCA makes it easy to identify vulnerable open-source dependencies and keeps track of newly discovered security issues. The reports are clear, and the CI/CD integration fits well into the development workflow. It also helps with license compliance, which is ”
Powerful Open-Source Risk Management, Needs Easier Setup
“I appreciate how Black Duck reduces audit stress with its automated compliance reporting. It strengthens DevSecOps workflows by embedding open-source risk management directly into the CI/CD process. I find the detailed dashboards for audits very useful, and I like the customizabl”