GitHub CodeQL
7.5#1 in git gui clientsFrom $30 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitGitHub CodeQL vs Petitboot
What both publish
| Fact | GitHub CodeQL | Petitboot |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data. | Petitboot is a kexec-based bootloader implemented by userspace programs in a small Linux image. |
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—
Petitboot plans
- PetitbootFree
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 Petitboot if…
Petitboot may suit Linux users who need a bootloader with multiboot support and boot-entry editing. Platform-specific features depend on the system, and its documented implementations cover POWER with OPAL and ARM64 with efivarfs.