ast-grep
7.0#3 in code search toolsFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
Visitast-grep vs Code Search
Code Search
6.4#8 in code search toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ast-grep | Code Search |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | ast-grep is a fast, polyglot tool for structural code search, linting, and rewriting at scale. | Code Search is a self-hosted code search and replace platform with CLI support for batch operations across repositories. |
| Support | The project directs users with questions or issues to GitHub or Discord and also points to Stack Overflow and Reddit. | Community support is available through GitHub Issues, while Enterprise includes priority support. |
ast-grep plans
- ast-grepFree
Code Search plans
- CommunityFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick ast-grep if…
It suits developers who need syntax-aware search, linting, or bulk code changes across supported languages. Teams wanting advanced static-analysis information or one rule spanning multiple languages should note its stated limits.
Pick Code Search if…
Code Search is aimed at organizations that search and change code across hundreds or thousands of repositories and want to self-host. It suits teams using its supported code hosts and deployment options.