CppDepend
6.3#7 in c and c++ static analysis tools$599 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitCppDepend vs GitHub CodeQL
GitHub CodeQL
7.5#1 in git gui clientsFrom $30 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CppDepend | GitHub CodeQL |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CppDepend analyzes C, C++, Java, and Rust codebases to visualize architecture, detect issues, enforce coding standards, and prevent technical debt. | CodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data. |
CppDepend plans
- CppDepend Developer / DevOps license$599, paid once
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 CppDepend if…
CppDepend is suited to developers, software architects, engineering teams, and compliance or security teams working with C, C++, Java, or Rust. Its rules and CI/CD integrations may also suit teams that need code standards and analysis in their workflows.
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.