GitHub CodeQL vs GitVine

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—

GitVine plans

• GitVineFree

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.

Pick GitVine if…

GitVine suits developers who want a desktop view of file or folder history alongside common Git operations. Users should be comfortable installing Git and configuring their diff tool and editor.