GitHub CodeQL vs GitX

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—

GitX plans

• GitXFree

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 GitX if…

GitX suits macOS users who want a graphical interface for Git repositories, including users managing worktrees. Apple Silicon users should choose the arm64 release.