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Dawnscanner vs Reek
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 LinuxSelf-hosted
Dawnscanner combines framework-aware Ruby checks with view-code analysis and mitigation guidance. Its text-only results and separate knowledge-base download are worth considering before adopting it.
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Reek provides configurable Ruby smell detection with several output formats and integrations. Developers should expect to assess and make fixes themselves, since the right changes depend on the code’s domain and business logic.
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| Dawnscanner | Reek | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On ruby static analysis tools | #6 of 21 | #10 of 21 |
Dawnscanner: what it does well
- Supports Rails, Sinatra, and Padrino.
- Knowledge base has more than 680 checks in version 2.0.
- Identifies XSS and SQL injection issues.
- Lists vulnerabilities with mitigation actions.
- Free and MIT licensed.
What to know first
- Results are available in text format only.
- Knowledge base must be downloaded separately.
- Listed platforms are Linux and self-hosted.
Reek: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Checks multiple Ruby code smell patterns
- Six listed output formats
- Supports CRuby 3.0–3.3 and JRuby 9.4
- Editor and workflow integrations are listed
What to know first
- Does not provide generic fixes for reported smells
- Official Ruby support is limited to listed versions
- Unused Private Method detection is off by default
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