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Code Complexity vs Understand

Both stand on code complexity analyzers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Code Complexity

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Choose Understand if you need static code analysis and navigation across its supported languages, or need command-line, CI, self-hosted or offline workflows. Its local AI option keeps code and prompts on your hardware. Review the license details if you need the VS Code extension or Developer-license exclusions affect your workflow.

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The facts

	Code Complexity	Understand
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Understand subscription: $100 a month
Plans published	None	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	plugins.jetbrains.com	scitools.com
On code complexity analyzers	#10 of 18	#6 of 18

Code Complexity: what it does well

Understand: what it does well

Builds a cross-referenced code model without running source code.
Maps code with call trees, dependency analysis and visual graphs.
Supports a broad range of programming and web languages.
Command-line automation, CI use and an official Docker image are available.
Local AI keeps code and prompts on the user's hardware.

What to know first

The VS Code extension is licensed separately.
Cloud AI sends requests and embedded code context to the selected provider.
The Developer license excludes command-line automation, API access and several exports.

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