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Cody vs Marvel

Cody logo

Cody

Developer Tools

AI coding assistant powered by code search

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit CodyFull review
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Marvel

Design

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit MarvelFull review

The short version

  • Marvel is a simple prototyping, collaboration, and testing platform.
  • Cody is free; Marvel starts at $12/mo.
  • Where Cody falls short: sourcegraph now publishes a single Enterprise plan starting at $16K, with no free or individual Pro tier listed on the pricing page.
  • Where Marvel falls short: no published pricing tiers on public website.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cody and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where Cody and Marvel differ
AttributeCodyMarvel
Pricing modelFreemiumSubscription
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDesign

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), founded (2013).

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 Cody

Nothing recorded that Marvel does not also cover.

Only in Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

What people use each for

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

Cody

  • Code completion and intelligent autocomplete in IDEsnot Marvel
  • Developer chat with codebase context awarenessnot Marvel
  • Automated debugging and error identificationnot Marvel
  • Customizable prompts for workflow automationnot Marvel

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Cody
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Cody
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Cody
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot Cody

Where each one falls short

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

Cody

  • Sourcegraph now publishes a single Enterprise plan starting at $16K, with no free or individual Pro tier listed on the pricing page
  • sourcegraph.com/cody redirects to the documentation rather than a Cody product or pricing page
  • AI features are metered as credits included per user, and exceeding the allocation requires buying a higher volume bucket
  • Volume credit buckets are sold as an add-on rather than included
  • A customer success manager and premium support are optional paid extras on top of the Enterprise plan
  • Standard support is 24x5 rather than 24x7, with round-the-clock coverage sold as an upgrade
  • The published $16K figure is a starting price that scales with team size, so the actual cost is quoted rather than listed

Marvel

  • No published pricing tiers on public website
  • Pricing requires enterprise consultation for detailed plans
  • Pro-rated team member costs lack transparent pricing structure

Pricing, plan by plan

Cody

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cody review.

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/mo
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/mo
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

Which should you pick?

Choose Cody if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cody review

Choose Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

Questions people ask

Is Cody or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. Cody starts at Free and Marvel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cody or Marvel?
Cody starts at Free and Marvel at Free.
Does Cody or Marvel run on more platforms?
Cody runs on Web. Marvel runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Cody for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cody best used for?
Cody is most often used for code completion and intelligent autocomplete in ides, developer chat with codebase context awareness, automated debugging and error identification, customizable prompts for workflow automation. Of those, code completion and intelligent autocomplete in ides and developer chat with codebase context awareness are not what Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can Cody do that Marvel cannot?
Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cody: Is Cody free?

Cody offers a free tier for individual developers via VS Code, JetBrains, Visual Studio, and the web app. Unlimited free usage is available for solo developers.

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Marvel: Does Marvel offer any free tier for individual use?

Yes, Marvel provides a free plan with no time limits for evaluating the platform before upgrade decisions.

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Cody: What does Cody Enterprise cost?

Cody Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting Sourcegraph sales. It is available for Sourcegraph Enterprise customers and must be quoted based on your deployment and usage needs.

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Marvel: What discount rates does Marvel offer for educational users?

Students and teachers receive discounts up to 70% from full price. Non-profits receive 50% off yearly plans with verification required.

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Cody: What LLMs does Cody use?

Cody uses the latest large language models for code completions, chat, and debugging. It leverages Sourcegraph's advanced Search API to pull codebase context from local and remote repositories.

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Marvel: How is team expansion priced for Marvel pro users?

Additional team members cost pro-rated amounts based on whether you are on monthly or yearly billing schedule, but exact pricing per member is not stated publicly.

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