Flent
5.9#22 in network testing softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitFlent vs GitHub CodeQL
GitHub CodeQL
7.5#1 in git gui clientsFrom $30 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Flent | GitHub CodeQL |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Flent wraps netperf and similar tools to run predefined network tests, aggregate results, and plot them, primarily to test for bufferbloat. | CodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data. |
Flent plans
- FlentFree
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 Flent if…
Flent suits people making network experiments who want repeatable test runs and aggregated plots, especially for bufferbloat testing. It is available for Linux and macOS, with installation options also listed for FreeBSD.
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.