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Avidemux vs Code Search
Both stand on code search tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux 
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Code Search brings repository-wide search, code navigation and bulk changes to a self-hosted setup. Community is free; teams needing Enterprise access controls should request pricing.
Visit Code SearchThe facts
| Avidemux | Code Search | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | code-search.techquests.dev |
| On code search tools | #1 of 42 | #4 of 42 |
Avidemux: what it does well
Code Search: what it does well
- Searches across repositories with Zoekt
- Supports multi-repository replacement and merge requests
- Includes CLI, MCP server and SCIP code intelligence
- Supports multiple code hosts and deployment options
- Free Community plan has unlimited users
What to know first
- Enterprise pricing is available on request
- Enterprise-only features include OIDC, RBAC and audit logging
- Community support is through GitHub Issues
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