OpenGrok
6.4#9 in code search toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Understand
7.2#2 in code search toolsFrom $100 a monthAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | OpenGrok | Understand |
|---|---|---|
| API | The web application provides a REST API under `/api/v1/`. | Understand exposes a Python API for querying its parsed database, automation, custom metrics, reports and CodeCheck rules. |
OpenGrok plans
- OpenGrokFree
Understand plans
- Understand subscription$100 a month
- Understand annual subscription—
Pick OpenGrok if…
OpenGrok is suited to developers and teams who need searchable, browsable source trees hosted on their own infrastructure. Its range of repository integrations may help teams working across different revision control systems.
Pick Understand if…
Understand suits developers and teams working with supported languages who need code navigation, analysis, or CI automation. Its offline operation and local AI option may suit projects with strict data-handling needs.