18.0
DeepSource is an AI code review platform for teams writing code with AI.
Free planWebAPILinux
Best Code Metrics Tools in 2026
Code metrics tools inspect software to show code quality, complexity, maintainability and related measures. They can help you review a project before making changes or setting standards. Compare the metrics a tool provides with the code you work on, then check its platform details.
27.2
Qlty Cloud analyzes code quality and coverage, then reports feedback on pull requests.
Free planWebAPIExtension
37.2
Understand is a static analysis and code-comprehension tool that builds a cross-referenced model of source code without executing it.
APIExtensionLinux
- 4
CodeScene
CodeScene is software for examining code health and how engineering teams work, helping teams decide which technical debt to address.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.1From €18 a month - 5
Kiuwan Code Security
Kiuwan Code Security is a static application security testing tool that finds and prioritizes vulnerabilities in source code and offers remediation…
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.8From $49 a month - 6
Teamscale
Teamscale is a software intelligence platform for analyzing, monitoring, and improving software quality.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.7From €39 a month - 7
CodeMR
CodeMR is a software architecture quality and static code analysis tool for examining source code structure.
LinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.4From £99 a year - 8
NDepend
NDepend analyzes .NET code for quality and security, serving developers, architects, and executives.
APIExtensionLinuxmacOS6.2 - 9
Checkstyle
Checkstyle is a free tool for checking Java source code against configurable coding rules.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan - 10
JArchitect
JArchitect helps Java architects and developers examine code structure, define design rules, review code, and compare versions.
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.1 - 11
PVS-Studio
PVS-Studio analyzes source code to detect bugs and possible vulnerabilities.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.1 - 12
CodeFactor
CodeFactor provides automated code review for repositories hosted on GitHub or Bitbucket.
Web5.5 - 13
Lizard
LinuxmacOSWindows4.8 - 14
Embold
Embold
4.3 - 15
Radon
Radon Project
4.3
Choosing well
Match the measurements to your code
Check which code metrics a tool reports and whether they fit your review process. A metric is useful when it helps you make a clear decision about the code.
Check where it runs
Platform support in this category includes Linux, macOS, Windows, API, self-hosted and web options. Confirm the access method before choosing, especially if you want to review work from an Android phone or tablet.
Compare plans and trials
Free plans are available from tools in this category, while paid plans and pricing on request also appear. Check what the free plan covers and whether a trial gives enough time to assess the workflow.
Review licence and project fit
If you need to read or change the code behind a tool, check its licence. Also compare documentation, breadth and update freshness with the needs of your project.
Questions people ask
Can I use a code metrics tool on Android?
The listed platform facts cover Linux, macOS, Windows, API, self-hosted and web use. Check the individual tool for Android access before choosing.
Are free code metrics plans available?
Yes. A free plan is offered by tools in this category, while plan limits and included metrics can differ.
Do code metrics tools offer trials?
Yes. Trial periods are listed for tools in this category. Check the stated trial length and what features it includes.
Can I run a code metrics tool on my own server?
Self-hosted support is a platform option in this category. Confirm that the tool you want provides that deployment method.
Which desktop systems are supported?
The platform facts include Linux, macOS and Windows. Check the tool's own platform details for the system you use.