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Black Duck Coverity

What Black Duck Coverity is
Black Duck Coverity is a paid static analysis solution for finding security vulnerabilities and code quality defects in source code before software ships. It examines source without executing it and analyzes codebases across files and libraries. Black Duck lists support for 22 programming languages and more than 250 frameworks, with standards including MISRA, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, PCI DSS, CERT C/C++/Java, DISA STIG, OWASP Top 10, and CWE Top 25.
The Code Sight IDE plug-in provides real-time results, issue summaries, and code fixes. IDE, source-control, and CI connections can trigger scans on commits and pull requests; listed integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Concourse, and Travis CI. Deployment supports fully air-gapped on-premises environments, including Kubernetes clusters. Coverity Connect and Coverity Reports support Windows and Linux servers. Pricing is by enterprise quote, customized to team size and codebase; there is no free plan listed.
Who it suits
It suits organizations seeking static source-code analysis integrated into development workflows, especially teams working with the listed languages, frameworks, and compliance standards.
What it does well
- Scans code without executing it
- Supports 22 languages and over 250 frameworks
- IDE plug-in provides code fixes and issue summaries
- Scans can run on commits and pull requests
- Supports air-gapped on-premises deployment
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Pricing requires an enterprise quote
- Price is customized to team size and codebase
Limits
There is no free plan. The listed Coverity Static Analysis plan is customized to team size and codebase, with pricing available through an enterprise quote.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coverity Static Analysis | customized to team size and codebase · enterprise quote | On request |
As blackduck.com lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Black Duck Coverity website.
- Request a quote tailored to your team size and codebase.
- Choose a deployment approach, including air-gapped on-premises deployment if needed.
- Connect Coverity to your IDE, source-control platform or CI system.
- Use Code Sight in the IDE for real-time results, issue summaries and code fixes.
Verdict
Coverity pairs broad language and framework coverage with IDE, source-control, and CI integrations. Teams need to request a quote, and the facts list no free plan.
Questions
How much does Black Duck Coverity cost?
Pricing is available by quote and customized to team size and codebase.
Is there a free plan?
No. Coverity is a paid product.
Which programming languages does it support?
Coverity supports 22 programming languages and more than 250 frameworks.
Can it scan pull requests?
Yes. IDE, source-control and CI integrations can trigger scans on commits and pull requests.
Which source-control and CI tools are listed?
Source-control integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps. CI integrations include Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, Concourse and Travis CI.
Can Coverity run on premises?
Yes. It supports fully air-gapped on-premises deployment, including Kubernetes cluster support.
Facts from Black Duck Coverity's own pages
- Analysis method
- Coverity scans source code without executing it and analyzes entire codebases across files and libraries. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- CI integrations
- The integrations page lists Coverity integrations for Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, Concourse and Travis CI. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance standards
- Supported standards include MISRA, AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, PCI DSS, CERT C/C++/Java, DISA STIG, OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25 and others. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Customer base
- Black Duck states that more than 4,000 organizations choose its software risk insight and that Coverity pricing is obtained through a no-obligation quote. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Coverity supports fully air-gapped on-premises deployment, including Kubernetes cluster support. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Developer integration
- The Code Sight IDE plug-in provides real-time results, issue summaries and code fixes while developers code. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Burlington, Massachusetts, United States · blackduck.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Language coverage
- Coverity supports 22 programming languages and more than 250 frameworks. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Coverity is an enterprise-grade static analysis solution that finds and fixes security vulnerabilities and code quality defects before software ships. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Safety qualifications
- Coverity is TÜV SÜD certified for IEC 61508-3 support-tool requirements and qualified for use up to ASIL D under ISO 26262 and Level A under DO-178C. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- SCM integrations
- The integrations page lists Coverity integrations for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- Coverity Connect provides SSL, LDAP, Kerberos and role-based access control features. · docs.blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Supported server platforms
- Coverity Connect and Coverity Reports support Windows and Linux server platforms. · docs.blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Workflow automation
- IDE, SCM and CI integrations can trigger scans on code commits and pull requests. · blackduck.com, 1 Oct 2026
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