WhiteSource (Mend): Enterprise-Scale SCA

WhiteSource, recently rebranded as Mend, provides comprehensive SCA capabilities designed for large enterprises managing complex application portfolios. The platform's strength lies in its extensive language support, covering over 200 programming languages and package managers. This broad coverage makes it ideal for organizations with diverse technology stacks or those managing legacy applications alongside modern development.

The tool's policy engine stands out for its sophistication, allowing organizations to implement complex rules based on vulnerability severity, license type, component age, and custom attributes. WhiteSource Renovate, their automated dependency update tool, intelligently manages updates across repositories while respecting organizational policies. The platform provides strong SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) capabilities, supporting multiple formats and enabling supply chain transparency increasingly demanded by customers and regulators.

WhiteSource pricing typically starts around $40,000 annually for small to medium deployments, scaling to several hundred thousand dollars for large enterprises. The pricing model considers factors including number of applications, developers, and required features. While the initial investment is significant, enterprises value the platform's scalability, comprehensive reporting, and ability to manage security across thousands of applications. The tool particularly suits organizations requiring detailed license compliance management alongside security scanning.