GitHub CodeQL
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VisitGitHub CodeQL vs SpotBugs
What both publish
| Fact | GitHub CodeQL | SpotBugs |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data. | SpotBugs uses static analysis to look for bugs in Java code. |
| Security analysis | CodeQL is designed to automate security checks and help security researchers perform variant analysis. | The manual includes a security bug category and instructions for integrating Find Security Bugs with the Maven plugin. |
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—
SpotBugs plans
- SpotBugsFree
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 SpotBugs if…
SpotBugs suits Java developers who want static analysis in a standalone workflow or through Ant, Maven, Gradle, or Eclipse. It can also suit teams that want to extend checks with detector plugins.