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Codacy vs TeamCity

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Codacy

Software

Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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TeamCity

Software

JetBrains continuous integration and delivery server

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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.; TeamCity detailed pricing requires visiting a calculator and isn't transparent on the main pricing page.
  • They diverge on capability: Codacy covers Automated code review, TeamCity covers Build Chains.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Codacy and TeamCity actually diverge.

Attributes where Codacy and TeamCity differ
AttributeCodacyTeamCity
Platformsweb, apiweb, windows, mac, linux, api

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 TeamCity

  • Build Chains
  • Parallel Test Execution
  • VCS Integration
  • Build History & Analytics
  • Docker & Kubernetes Support
  • Access Control

What people use each for

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

Codacy

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

TeamCity

  • Running build and test pipelines for enterprise software teamsnot Codacy
  • Self-hosting CI/CD infrastructure behind a firewallnot Codacy
  • Coordinating multi-stage build chains with dependenciesnot Codacy
  • Scaling build capacity with additional agentsnot 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.

TeamCity

  • Detailed pricing requires visiting a calculator and isn't transparent on the main pricing page.
  • Self-hosted setup and agent management require more operational overhead than fully managed CI/CD services.
  • Additional build agents and users are priced incrementally, which can add up for larger teams.
  • The UI and configuration model have a steeper learning curve compared to YAML-first CI tools.

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

TeamCity

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Includes 3 build agents
    • 100 build configurations
    • On-premises or Cloud
  • TeamCity Cloud / On-Premises$undefined/month
    • Priced per additional build agent
    • Additional users on Cloud plans
    • Enterprise support options

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 TeamCity if

  • You need build chains.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, windows, mac, linux, api.
  • You also want parallel test execution.
TeamCity review

Questions people ask

Is Codacy or TeamCity better?
Neither clearly leads. Codacy starts at Free and TeamCity at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Codacy or TeamCity?
Codacy starts at Free and TeamCity at Free.
Does Codacy or TeamCity run on more platforms?
Codacy runs on web, api. TeamCity runs on web, windows, mac, linux, 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 TeamCity is typically brought in for.
What can Codacy do that TeamCity cannot?
Codacy covers Automated code review, Security scanning, IDE plugin, Merge gates. TeamCity covers Build Chains, Parallel Test Execution, VCS Integration, Build History & Analytics.

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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