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fio vs GitHub CodeQL
Both stand on disk benchmark software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
fio provides detailed controls for defining and running I/O workloads, with multiple output formats and remote execution. Windows builds require Cygwin, and permissions depend on the selected files, devices, and options.
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Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3
Visit GitHub CodeQL The facts
| fio | GitHub CodeQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | 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 | fio.readthedocs.io | codeql.github.com |
| On disk benchmark software | #11 of 29 | #7 of 29 |
fio: what it does well
- Workloads can be configured through job files or command line
- Reports results in four formats
- Client/server mode sends jobs to remote hosts
- HTTP engine supports HTTP and S3 access
- --readonly option is intended to prevent writes and trims
What to know first
- Building on Windows requires Cygwin
- Some options may be restricted
- Root access may be needed for selected files or devices
GitHub CodeQL: what it does well
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