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Codacy vs RuboCop
Both stand on ruby static analysis tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionWeb
Codacy brings code review, security scanning, and coding standards into a cloud platform for engineering teams. The free Developer plan and no-card trial offer a way to start, while Team adds shared standards and integrations for groups.
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Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
RuboCop provides configurable Ruby linting, formatting, editor integration, and CI reporting at no cost. Its plugin and autocorrection options support both new projects and legacy codebases.
Visit RuboCopThe facts
| Codacy | RuboCop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | codacy.com | rubocop.org |
| On ruby static analysis tools | #5 of 21 | #9 of 21 |
Codacy: what it does well
- AI Reviewer suggests fixes and summarizes pull requests.
- Lists six types of security scanning.
- Team supports shared standards across 49 languages.
- Free Developer plan includes an IDE plugin.
- 14-day trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- Cloud-only deployment; no self-hosted option is listed.
- Team is limited to 30 developers and 100 private repositories.
- Team costs $18 a year with yearly billing.
RuboCop: what it does well
- Free open-source Ruby analysis
- Autocorrection offers safe and behavior-changing modes
- Plugins support Rails and other frameworks
- Language server supports multiple editors
- Outputs formats for CI and code scanning
What to know first
- Supports one programming language
- Official runtime support starts at MRI Ruby 2.7
- Some autocorrections may change behavior
- Runs on Linux and self-hosted platforms
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