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BrowserStack vs Codacy

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BrowserStack

Software

Real device cloud for web and mobile testing

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Codacy

Software

Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Codacy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BrowserStack automate entry plans (Chrome $59/month, Desktop $99/month) include only 1 parallel test session per plan, requiring a higher paid tier to run tests concurrently, per browserstack.com, August 2026; Codacy team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BrowserStack and Codacy actually diverge.

Attributes where BrowserStack and Codacy differ
AttributeBrowserStackCodacy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebweb, api

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BrowserStack

Nothing recorded that Codacy does not also cover.

Only in Codacy

  • Automated code review
  • Security scanning
  • IDE plugin
  • Merge gates
  • Coverage reports
  • Jira and Slack integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BrowserStack

No use cases recorded yet. See the BrowserStack review.

Codacy

  • Automating pull request code reviewnot BrowserStack
  • Enforcing shared coding standards across teamsnot BrowserStack
  • Scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependenciesnot BrowserStack
  • Tracking test coverage over timenot BrowserStack
  • Blocking merges that fail quality gatesnot BrowserStack

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BrowserStack

  • Automate entry plans (Chrome $59/month, Desktop $99/month) include only 1 parallel test session per plan, requiring a higher paid tier to run tests concurrently, per browserstack.com, August 2026

Codacy

  • Team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.
  • Advanced security features like DAST and container scanning are Business-tier only.
  • Business plan pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
  • Annual plans require 30 days' notice to modify or cancel before renewal.

Pricing, plan by plan

BrowserStack

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the BrowserStack review.

Codacy

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • IDE plugin with real-time feedback
    • Security and quality scans
    • 38 languages supported
  • Team$18/month
    • Up to 30 developers
    • Up to 100 private repos, unlimited lines of code
    • AI Reviewer
  • Business$undefined/month
    • Unlimited private projects
    • Priority scan queue
    • DAST and container scanning

Which should you pick?

Choose BrowserStack if

Nothing in the data separates BrowserStack from Codacy on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

BrowserStack review

Choose Codacy if

  • You need automated code review.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want security scanning.
Codacy review

Questions people ask

Is BrowserStack or Codacy better?
Neither clearly leads. BrowserStack starts at On request and Codacy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BrowserStack or Codacy?
Codacy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BrowserStack and Free for Codacy.
Does BrowserStack or Codacy run on more platforms?
BrowserStack runs on Web. Codacy runs on web, api.
Can I use Codacy for free?
Yes. Codacy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BrowserStack starts at On request.
What can BrowserStack do that Codacy cannot?
Codacy covers Automated code review, Security scanning, IDE plugin, Merge gates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Codacy: What does Codacy cost?

The Developer plan is free forever; Team starts at $18/dev/month billed yearly (or $21 monthly); Business is custom-priced for enterprise requirements.

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Codacy: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Developer plan is free forever for individuals, including IDE feedback, scan-as-you-type, and security and quality scans across 38 languages.

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Codacy: Can I try Codacy before paying?

Codacy offers a 14-day free trial with full platform access and no credit card required.

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Codacy: What does it integrate with?

Codacy integrates with GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab for cloud-hosted scans, plus Jira and Slack for team notifications.

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