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Codacy vs GNAT Pro

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Codacy

Software Development

Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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GNAT Pro

Developer Tools

Software development environments and toolchains for Ada, C/C++ and Rust

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Codacy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Codacy team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.; GNAT Pro no pricing published on website; requires contacting AdaCore directly for quotes

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Codacy and GNAT Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Codacy and GNAT Pro differ
AttributeCodacyGNAT Pro
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
Platformsweb, apiWeb
CategorySoftware DevelopmentDeveloper Tools

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

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 Codacy

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

Only in GNAT Pro

Nothing recorded that Codacy does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Codacy

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

GNAT Pro

  • Building certified avionics software meeting DO-178B/C standardsnot Codacy
  • Developing automotive embedded systems with ISO-26262 compliancenot Codacy
  • Integrating Ada, C/C++, and Rust components in single codebasenot Codacy
  • Managing software supply chain vulnerabilities and SBOMsnot Codacy
  • Supporting long-lived software systems spanning decadesnot Codacy

Where each one falls short

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

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.

GNAT Pro

  • No pricing published on website; requires contacting AdaCore directly for quotes
  • Vendor indicates per-user, per-year subscription model but does not disclose specific costs

Pricing, plan by plan

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

GNAT Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the GNAT Pro review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose GNAT Pro if

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

GNAT Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Codacy or GNAT Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Codacy starts at Free and GNAT Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Codacy or GNAT Pro?
Codacy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Codacy and On request for GNAT Pro.
Does Codacy or GNAT Pro run on more platforms?
Codacy runs on web, api. GNAT Pro runs on Web.
Can I use Codacy for free?
Yes. Codacy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GNAT Pro starts at On request.
What is Codacy best used for?
Codacy is most often used for automating pull request code review, enforcing shared coding standards across teams, scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependencies, tracking test coverage over time. Of those, automating pull request code review and enforcing shared coding standards across teams are not what GNAT Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Codacy do that GNAT Pro 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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GNAT Pro: How much does GNAT Pro cost?

GNAT Pro pricing is not published on the website. Customers must request a pricing quote by contacting AdaCore directly or speaking with a GNAT Pro expert.

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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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GNAT Pro: What is GNAT Pro licensing model?

GNAT Pro is sold on a per-user, per-year basis with no license locks. Customers can request pricing for their specific needs.

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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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