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gitStream vs Mesrai

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

gitStream

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

gitStream brings configurable automation and review context to pull request workflows, with options for self-hosting and supported code hosts. Consider the free-account cap and the GitHub Cloud restriction on the trial; paid pricing starts at $29/user/mo on an annual term.

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Mesrai

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Mesrai combines repository-wide analysis, configurable rules, integrations, and engineering metrics across common development workflows. Its paid model and stated absence of several enterprise certifications are important when evaluating it.

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The facts

	gitStream	Mesrai
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Web	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Pro: $6 per developer a month
Plans published	3	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	linearb.io	mesrai.com
On code review software	#16 of 50	#12 of 50

gitStream: what it does well

Automates pull request workflows through YAML configuration.
Can assign reviewers based on pull request contents.
Labels can flag missing tests and deleted files.
AI can draft pull request descriptions and review changes.
Available as a web service or self-hosted.

What to know first

Free accounts have a monthly automation-trigger cap.
The 45-day trial is currently limited to GitHub Cloud.
Paid plans are billed annually.

Mesrai: what it does well

Reviews bugs, security, performance, and architecture
AST graph identifies cross-file impact
Supports four major code hosts
CLI works locally, pre-push, or in CI
Code is not retained after review

What to know first

No current enterprise certifications listed
Pro costs $6 per developer monthly

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