Software Development · head to head
Codacy vs LangSmith
Codacy
Software Development
Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
LangSmith
Software Development
Know what your agents are really doing
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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.; LangSmith usage beyond the included trace allotment is billed in LangChain Compute Units at $1.50 per LCU and Storage Units at $1.00 per LSU, an unfamiliar metering unit compared to flat per-seat pricing, as of August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Codacy and LangSmith actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Software Development).
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 LangSmith
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 LangSmith
- Enforcing shared coding standards across teamsnot LangSmith
- Scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependenciesnot LangSmith
- Tracking test coverage over timenot LangSmith
- Blocking merges that fail quality gatesnot LangSmith
LangSmith
No use cases recorded yet. See the LangSmith review.
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.
LangSmith
- Usage beyond the included trace allotment is billed in LangChain Compute Units at $1.50 per LCU and Storage Units at $1.00 per LSU, an unfamiliar metering unit compared to flat per-seat pricing, as of August 2026.
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
LangSmith
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the LangSmith 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.
Choose LangSmith if
Nothing in the data separates LangSmith from Codacy on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Codacy or LangSmith better?
- Neither clearly leads. Codacy starts at Free and LangSmith at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Codacy or LangSmith?
- Codacy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Codacy and On request for LangSmith.
- Does Codacy or LangSmith run on more platforms?
- Codacy runs on web, api. LangSmith runs on Web.
- Can I use Codacy for free?
- Yes. Codacy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LangSmith 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 LangSmith is typically brought in for.
- What can Codacy do that LangSmith 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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