GitHub CodeQL
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What both publish
| Fact | GitHub CodeQL | Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data. | Shadow is a scientific experimentation tool for research, development, testing, and evaluation of real networked applications on simulated networks. |
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—
Shadow plans
No prices published.
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 Shadow if…
Shadow suits researchers and developers working with Linux networked applications, distributed systems, or large Tor simulations. It is intended for controlled, repeatable experimentation rather than real-time emulation.