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Changes vs GitHub CodeQL
Both stand on version control 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
Changes brings a broad set of Git operations into a Mac-native graphical client. Its usefulness depends on whether the macOS version requirement for the release you want fits your system.
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Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3
Visit GitHub CodeQL The facts
| Changes | 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 | github.com | codeql.github.com |
| On version control software | #18 of 62 | #14 of 62 |
Changes: what it does well
- Free and open source, with an MIT license.
- Stages individual hunks and supports key Git operations.
- Searches commits by message, files, author, and revision range.
- Apple Intelligence can draft commit messages and stash summaries.
What to know first
- Version 2.0 and later requires macOS 26.0 or later.
- Version 1.18 and earlier requires macOS 14.6 or later.
GitHub CodeQL: what it does well
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