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GitHub CodeQL vs Helm
Both stand on cli tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Helm organizes Kubernetes application resources into reusable charts, with support for dependencies, environment-specific values, upgrades, and rollbacks. It is free and self-managed, but does not cover operating the cluster itself.
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| GitHub CodeQL | Helm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | codeql.github.com | helm.sh |
| On cli tools | #5 of 32 | #9 of 32 |
GitHub CodeQL: what it does well
Helm: what it does well
- Packages related Kubernetes resources into versioned charts
- Supports upgrades and rollbacks
- Charts can use different values across environments
- Stores release information in Kubernetes Secrets
What to know first
- Focuses on applications running in Kubernetes
- Cluster setup and operation are outside its scope
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