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Perforce QAC (formerly Helix QAC)

What Perforce QAC (formerly Helix QAC) is
Perforce QAC, formerly Helix QAC, is a paid software product for security analysis of C, C++, and Rust. It lists support for Linux, Windows, and web environments, as well as IDE and CI/CD support. Teams can use custom rules, and the product is available with either of its listed deployment approaches. These capabilities may be relevant to teams assessing how security analysis could fit their development processes. Pricing is available on request, so buyers need to contact Perforce for details. Perforce was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Teams considering QAC can assess its language support, platform availability, IDE and CI/CD support, and custom rules against their requirements, then confirm deployment details and cost with the company.
Who it suits
It may suit development teams working with C, C++, or Rust that need security analysis and want IDE, CI/CD, or custom-rule support. Buyers should confirm deployment details and request pricing from Perforce.
What it does well
- Supports C, C++, and Rust
- Includes IDE and CI/CD support
- Custom rules are listed
- Available for Linux, Windows, and web
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request
- Paid product
Getting started
- Visit the Perforce QAC website
- Contact Perforce to request pricing
- Choose one of the two listed deployment approaches
- Use it in a listed Linux, Windows, or web environment
Verdict
Perforce QAC lists security analysis for three languages alongside IDE, CI/CD, and custom-rule support. Its paid pricing is provided on request, so buyers will need to contact Perforce to assess cost and deployment fit.
Questions
How much does Perforce QAC cost?
Pricing is on request.
Which languages does QAC support?
C, C++, and Rust are listed.
Which environments are supported?
Linux, Windows, and web are listed.
Does QAC support IDEs and CI/CD?
Yes. Both IDE support and CI/CD support are listed.
Can teams use custom rules?
Yes. Custom rules are listed as a capability.
What deployment options are available?
Deployment is listed as both, indicating two deployment approaches.
Facts from Perforce QAC (formerly Helix QAC)'s own pages
- Founded
- 1995 · perforce.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · perforce.com, 4 Oct 2026
Where Perforce QAC (formerly Helix QAC) stands on Freedom251
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