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Best Code Review Software in 2026
Code review software supports teams as they assess proposed changes, from automated checks to feedback tailored to their codebase. Compare AI review and automated analysis, along with supported code hosts and custom review rules. Security analysis and review analytics add further comparison points, while self-hosting may be relevant to how your team manages its tools and data. The criteria also include free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Entries include CodeRabbit, Review Board, and Graphite, alongside CodeAnt AI and Gitar. Consider which hosts and review controls fit your workflow, and what kinds of analysis or review data you need.
- 51 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Gerrit Code Review
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Gerrit combines patchset-based review, access controls, and configurable approvals in a self-hosted Git workflow.
- 2
RhodeCode Enterprise
Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+2RhodeCode combines multi-repository collaboration with review, auditing, and access controls, and offers both on-premises and hosted options.
- 3
Bito
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3Bito combines IDE-based reviews with an architecture knowledge graph and workflow integrations. Review the included line allowance and fair usage limits when choosing a plan.
- 4
CodeRabbit
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4CodeRabbit combines pull-request reviews with triage, diff explanations, and security scanning across several repository hosts.
- 5
Cubic
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Cubic combines pull request reviews, codebase scanning, and team-specific review context for GitHub repositories.
- 6
- 7
Graphite
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3Graphite brings stacked pull requests, AI review assistance, and merge automation into a GitHub-focused workflow.
- 8
Greptile
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3Greptile combines repository-aware pull-request review with a local CLI and security analysis. The free plan has a one-developer limit, while Pro starts at $30/seat/month.
- 9
CodeKang
Free plan Self-hostedWebChoose CodeKang if your team wants pull request analysis with proposed fixes that a person approves before they proceed.
- 10
Code Review by Holycode
Free plan Self-hostedWebChoose Code Review by Holycode if you want repository analysis with security findings, pull request reviews, and optional AI-assisted fixes.
- 11
Gitar
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebGitar combines pull request review, CI diagnosis and rule-governed automated fixes.
- 12
LiveReview
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4LiveReview offers configurable automated code reviews, multiple code-host integrations, and reporting, with free Individual and paid Premium plans.
- 13
Mesrai
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Mesrai combines repository-wide analysis, configurable rules, integrations, and engineering metrics across common development workflows.
- 14
Octopus
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4Choose Octopus if your team wants code-aware pull request reviews across its supported Git providers, with configurable standards and a choice of hosted or self-hosted use.
- 15
P4 Code Review
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1P4 Code Review combines P4-focused reviews with automated, AI, and custom rule options.
- 16
CodeFactor
Free plan WebCodeFactor combines code-quality summaries and issue tracking with branch controls, analysis tools, and review features.
- 17
Phorge
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Phorge brings project organization and development tools together while letting teams host the software and retain their data.
- 18
PullApprove
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1PullApprove formalizes human review ownership and approval counts through repository configuration.
- 19
PullFlow
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2PullFlow brings review tracking and actions into Slack and VS Code while supporting human and AI participation in PR threads.
- 20
Commitloom
Free plan WebPick Commitloom if you want automated pull request review comments and summaries, with a free Starter plan for up to 50 reviews monthly.
- 21
gitStream
Free plan Self-hostedWebgitStream brings configurable automation and review context to pull request workflows, with options for self-hosting and supported code hosts.
- 22
Review Board
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Review Board combines flexible review workflows with automated checks and self-hosting options.
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reviewdog
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1reviewdog offers a free way to route code-analysis findings into supported review destinations and CI workflows.
- 24
Korbit AI
Free plan Self-hostedWebKorbit AI combines automated checks, AI explanations, security analysis, and team reporting for supported code hosts.
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Mira
Free plan Self-hostedWebMira offers contextual reviews, security checks, and feedback-derived rules for teams prepared to self-host. Confirm that your code host is supported and account for direct model-provider costs.
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