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BugHerd vs Codacy
Codacy
Software
Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.
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- Free
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The short version
- Only Codacy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: BugHerd priced per project rather than per organization, so agencies managing many client sites can reach $125 to $150 per month per project tier; Codacy team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BugHerd and Codacy actually diverge.
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 BugHerd
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.
BugHerd
No use cases recorded yet. See the BugHerd review.
Codacy
- Automating pull request code reviewnot BugHerd
- Enforcing shared coding standards across teamsnot BugHerd
- Scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependenciesnot BugHerd
- Tracking test coverage over timenot BugHerd
- Blocking merges that fail quality gatesnot BugHerd
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BugHerd
- Priced per project rather than per organization, so agencies managing many client sites can reach $125 to $150 per month per project tier
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
BugHerd
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the BugHerd 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 BugHerd if
Nothing in the data separates BugHerd from Codacy on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Codacy if
- You need automated code review.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want security scanning.
Questions people ask
- Is BugHerd or Codacy better?
- Neither clearly leads. BugHerd 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, BugHerd or Codacy?
- Codacy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BugHerd and Free for Codacy.
- Does BugHerd or Codacy run on more platforms?
- BugHerd 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. BugHerd starts at On request.
- What can BugHerd 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.
SourceCodacy: 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.
SourceCodacy: Can I try Codacy before paying?
Codacy offers a 14-day free trial with full platform access and no credit card required.
SourceCodacy: 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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