Side by side
Bean vs GitHub CodeQL
Both stand on word processing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Bean offers a compact set of writing and formatting tools with broad everyday file support. Its conversion losses and missing advanced document features make it better suited to simpler documents.
Visit Bean
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3
Visit GitHub CodeQL The facts
| Bean | GitHub CodeQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bean-osx.com | codeql.github.com |
| On word processing software | #13 of 45 | #9 of 45 |
Bean: what it does well
- Free macOS word processor
- Live word count and templates included
- Supports RTF, RTFD, Bean, and plain text
- Exports HTML and PDF
- Offers dark mode and full-screen editing
What to know first
- No footnotes, sections, or automatic contents
- DOC and DOCX imports lose images
- ODT conversion can lose layout
- Active development ceased after version 3.2.2
GitHub CodeQL: what it does well
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