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CodeScene vs Qlty Cloud
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.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
CodeScene combines code-quality analysis with insight into team knowledge and software delivery. Its free Community Edition is for open-source projects, while paid plans are billed yearly based on active authors.
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Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3
Qlty Cloud combines code analysis, pull-request feedback, and coverage workflows. Compare the monthly analysis and autofix allowances with your team's usage before choosing a plan.
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| CodeScene | Qlty Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: €18 a month | Pro: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | codescene.com | qlty.sh |
| On code complexity analyzers | #1 of 18 | #4 of 18 |
CodeScene: what it does well
- CodeHealth assesses maintainability, cognitive load, and complexity.
- Team insights visualize knowledge distribution and bus factor.
- Integrates with major pull and merge request platforms.
- Offers managed cloud and self-managed offline deployment.
- 14-day trial includes all features without upfront payment.
What to know first
- The Community Edition is for open-source projects.
- Paid plans are billed yearly.
- Paid pricing is based on active authors.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
Qlty Cloud: what it does well
- Pull-request reviews include pass-fail statuses.
- Coverage gates and diff coverage are supported.
- More than 70 analysis plugins are advertised.
- Cloud analysis requires no CI setup.
- Repository clones are not stored.
What to know first
- Free plan includes 1,000 analysis minutes monthly.
- Free plan includes 100 AI autofixes monthly.
- Free-plan support is best-effort through Discord and GitHub.
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