GitHub CodeQL vs Perforce QAC (formerly Helix QAC)

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—

Perforce QAC (formerly Helix QAC) plans

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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.

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