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Codacy vs Jenkins

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Codacy

Software

Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.

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Free
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Jenkins

Software

The leading open source automation server

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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Codacy team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.; Jenkins described by the vendor as the leading open source automation server and a community-driven project, with no commercial edition or license fee
  • They diverge on capability: Codacy covers Automated code review, Jenkins covers Continuous integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Codacy and Jenkins actually diverge.

Attributes where Codacy and Jenkins differ
AttributeCodacyJenkins
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
Platformsweb, apiLinux, Windows, Macos, Docker
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Codacy

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

Only in Jenkins

  • Continuous integration
  • Continuous delivery
  • Pipeline as code
  • Distributed builds
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • REST API
  • CLI tools
  • Build triggers

What people use each for

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

Codacy

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

Jenkins

  • CI/CD pipelinesnot Codacy
  • Automated testingnot Codacy
  • Build automationnot Codacy
  • Deployment automationnot Codacy
  • Infrastructure as codenot 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.

Jenkins

  • Described by the vendor as the leading open source automation server and a community-driven project, with no commercial edition or license fee

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

Jenkins

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Unlimited builds
    • 1000+ plugins
    • Self-hosted
  • CloudBees CI$undefined/month
    • Enterprise features
    • High availability
    • Role-based access

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.
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Choose Jenkins if

  • You need continuous integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker.
  • You also want continuous delivery.
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Questions people ask

Is Codacy or Jenkins better?
Neither clearly leads. Codacy starts at Free and Jenkins at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Codacy or Jenkins?
Codacy starts at Free and Jenkins at Free.
Does Codacy or Jenkins run on more platforms?
Codacy runs on web, api. Jenkins runs on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker.
Can I use Codacy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Jenkins is typically brought in for.
What can Codacy do that Jenkins cannot?
Codacy covers Automated code review, Security scanning, IDE plugin, Merge gates. Jenkins covers Continuous integration, Continuous delivery, Pipeline as code, Distributed builds.

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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