GitHub CodeQL
7.5#1 in git gui clientsFrom $30 a monthFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | GitHub CodeQL | Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform requirements | The latest CodeQL release supports Linux Ubuntu 22.04/24.04, Windows 10 or Windows Server 2019 and Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022/2025, and macOS 14/15/26. | Tower lists macOS 14.0 or later and Windows 10 or newer as requirements, and says no Git installation is required. |
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—
Tower plans
- Basic—
- Enterprise—
- Pro—
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 Tower if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.