GitHub CodeQL
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What both publish
| Fact | GitHub CodeQL | gosec |
|---|---|---|
| CI integration | The CodeQL bundle can be downloaded for an external CI system to generate code-scanning results and upload them to GitHub. | The project supplies an official GitHub Action for scanning repositories in workflows. |
| Purpose | CodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data. | gosec inspects Go source code for security problems by scanning its AST and SSA code representation. |
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—
gosec plans
- gosecFree
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 gosec if…
gosec is for Go developers and teams who want source-code security checks in local workflows or CI. It also suits teams that need configurable rules and machine-readable reports.