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Sourcegraph Code Search vs Universal Ctags
Both stand on code search 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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Sourcegraph Code Search provides broad search, navigation, monitoring, and integration options for sizable code collections. Its listed availability is centered on enterprise plans, with a 30-day trial but a substantial minimum annual contract for Enterprise.
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Visit Universal Ctags The facts
| Sourcegraph Code Search | Universal Ctags | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Enterprise: $16,000 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sourcegraph.com | ctags.io |
| On code search tools | #31 of 42 | #35 of 42 |
Sourcegraph Code Search: what it does well
- Searches literal text, keywords, regex, symbols, commits, and diffs
- Tracks saved queries with code-monitoring notifications
- Provides browser and IDE-style code navigation
- Supports major code hosts and editor extensions
- Offers web, cloud, or self-hosted deployment
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Enterprise starts at a $16K minimum annual contract
- Supported plans are Enterprise Starter and Enterprise
Universal Ctags: what it does well
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