Coverity Scan
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GitHub CodeQL
7.5#1 in git gui clientsFrom $30 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Coverity Scan | GitHub CodeQL |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Coverity Scan provides static analysis results for registered open source projects. | CodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data. |
Coverity Scan plans
- Coverity ScanFree
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 Coverity Scan if…
Coverity Scan suits maintainers of registered open source projects who need cloud static analysis across its listed languages. Eclipse Foundation projects and GitHub-based teams may benefit from the documented integrations.
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.