17.9
Qodana is a static code analysis tool that checks projects from the IDE through CI for code smells, duplication, complexity, vulnerabilities, and license issues.
Free planWebAPIExtension
Best IDE Code Security Plugins in 2026
IDE code security plugins add security and code-quality checks to the development process. Before selecting one, review its security analysis, taint analysis, code-quality checks, in-IDE fixes and supported languages. Review the listed IDE coverage and platform information against your setup. Entries mention Linux, Windows, web, macOS, APIs and self-hosted deployments; verify a product before assuming it offers an…
27.4
Endor Labs is an application security platform for code, dependencies, secrets, container images, and AI coding agents.
Free planWebAPIExtension
37.0
Codacy is a cloud-based platform for engineering teams working on code quality, security, and AI coding standards.
Free planWebExtension
- 4
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 - 5
Semgrep AppSec Platform
Free planWeb6.4From $15 a month - 6
JFrog Xray
JFrog Xray is a paid software composition analysis tool for finding, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities and license compliance issues in…
WebAPISelf-hosted6.2From $950 a month - 7
PVS-Studio
PVS-Studio analyzes source code to detect bugs and possible vulnerabilities.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.1 - 85.5
- 9
Fortify Static Code Analyzer
Fortify Static Code Analyzer is a paid software product from OpenText for finding security vulnerabilities during application development.
LinuxSelf-hostedWindows5.2 - 10
Klocwork
WebLinuxWindows5.2 - 11
Veracode SCA
WebLinuxmacOSWindows5.2 - 12
Tencent Cloud Code Analysis (TCA) IDE Plugins
WebLinuxmacOSWindows5.0 - 13
Snyk IDE Plugins
LinuxmacOSWindows4.8 - 14
Black Duck Code Sight
LinuxmacOSWindows4.7 - 15
CodeQL for Visual Studio Code
LinuxmacOSWindows4.7 - 16
GitLab for VS Code
LinuxmacOSWindows4.7 - 17
Corridor
Web4.6 - 184.3
- 194.3
Choosing well
Compare free access and paid terms
Check whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial or paid access. Published examples include free plans, 14-day and 30-day trials, prices from $18 per user per month, and pricing on request.
Confirm whether a quoted price is annual, per user or a starting price before comparing options.
Match your IDE and platform
Review IDE coverage and platform support together. Listed deployment options span Linux, Windows, web, macOS, APIs and self-hosted setups.
Check the platform note for the workflow you use, especially when development happens in a browser or on a self-hosted system.
Check the analysis you need
The comparison separates security analysis, taint analysis and code-quality checks. A tool may fit better when its analysis matches the issues you need to review.
In-IDE fixes can matter when you want guidance or changes without leaving the editor, so compare that field directly.
Verify language coverage
Supported languages vary by product. Check the language list against the codebases you maintain before committing to a plugin.
Questions people ask
Do these tools have free plans?
A free plan appears for several entries, such as Codacy, CodeQL for Visual Studio Code, Endor Labs, GitLab for VS Code and OWASP IDE-VulScanner. Check terms for the product you choose.
Are free trials available?
Trial terms differ by product: Codacy lists 14 days, while JFrog Xray lists 30 days. Other pricing notes may show a free plan or pricing on request instead.
Can I use a plugin on Android?
The platform entries mention Linux, Windows, web, macOS, APIs and self-hosted setups. Check the product details before expecting an Android app or mobile editor support.
Which platforms are covered?
Entries list combinations of Linux, Windows, web, macOS, API and self-hosted deployment support. Coverage depends on the product, so compare its platform note with your workflow.
What should I compare besides price?
Look at IDE coverage, security and taint analysis, code-quality checks, in-IDE fixes and supported languages, then verify the platform fit.