Bearer
6.0#11 in static application security testing sastFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
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GitHub CodeQL
7.5#1 in git gui clientsFrom $30 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Bearer | GitHub CodeQL |
|---|---|---|
| Supported languages | The documentation lists Go, Python, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, and Java as supported stacks. | CodeQL supports C/C++, C#, Go, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Rust, Swift, and GitHub Actions workflows. |
Bearer plans
- Bearer CLIFree
GitHub CodeQL plans
- Free for research and open sourceFree
- CodeQL for open source and researchFree
- GitHub Code Security$30 a month
- GitHub Free with CodeQL code scanning—
Pick Bearer if…
Bearer suits development teams scanning source code for security risks and sensitive-data flows, especially those using its listed language stacks or CI/CD integrations. Users should account for the stated possibility of missed true positives and the documented platform requirements.
Pick GitHub CodeQL if…
CodeQL is for developers and security teams who want query-based code analysis in an IDE, CLI, or CI workflow. Its availability depends on supported languages, operating systems, and repository eligibility.