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Codacy vs PostHog

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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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PostHog

Software

The single platform to analyze, test, observe, and deploy new features

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Free
Rated
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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.; PostHog the free tier covers 1M events, 5K web session recordings and 2.5K mobile recordings per month before usage-based billing starts
  • They diverge on capability: Codacy covers Automated code review, PostHog covers Product analytics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Codacy and PostHog actually diverge.

Attributes where Codacy and PostHog differ
AttributeCodacyPostHog
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Platformsweb, apiWeb, Ios, Android, Api
FoundedUnknown2020

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 PostHog

  • Product analytics
  • Session recording
  • Feature flags
  • A/B testing
  • Heatmaps
  • SQL access
  • Data warehouse
  • Apps platform

What people use each for

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

Codacy

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

PostHog

  • Product analyticsnot Codacy
  • Feature experimentationnot Codacy
  • User behavior trackingnot Codacy
  • A/B testingnot Codacy
  • Debug production issuesnot 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.

PostHog

  • The free tier covers 1M events, 5K web session recordings and 2.5K mobile recordings per month before usage-based billing starts
  • Accounts without a card on file are limited to 1 project; adding one raises it to 6
  • Data retention is 1 year until a card is added, which extends it to 7 years
  • Support is community-only until the account is on a paid plan
  • Error tracking is capped at 100K exceptions and surveys at 1500 responses per month on the free tier

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

PostHog

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1M events/month
    • 5K sessions/month
    • Unlimited users
  • Paid$undefined/month
    • $0.00031/event
    • $0.005/session
    • Advanced permissions
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • SAML SSO
    • Advanced security
    • Dedicated support

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 PostHog if

  • You need product analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want session recording.
PostHog review

Questions people ask

Is Codacy or PostHog better?
Neither clearly leads. Codacy starts at Free and PostHog at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Codacy or PostHog?
Codacy starts at Free and PostHog at Free.
Does Codacy or PostHog run on more platforms?
Codacy runs on web, api. PostHog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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 PostHog is typically brought in for.
What can Codacy do that PostHog cannot?
Codacy covers Automated code review, Security scanning, IDE plugin, Merge gates. PostHog covers Product analytics, Session recording, Feature flags, A/B testing.

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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