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Cody vs npm

Cody logo

Cody

Software

AI coding assistant powered by code search

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
npm logo

npm

Software

Package manager for JavaScript

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cody sourcegraph now publishes a single Enterprise plan starting at $16K, with no free or individual Pro tier listed on the pricing page; npm private packages require a paid user or organization account; the free registry publishes publicly only

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cody and npm actually diverge.

Attributes where Cody and npm differ
AttributeCodynpm
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded20132014

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 Cody

Nothing recorded that npm does not also cover.

Only in npm

  • Package installation
  • Dependency management
  • Version management
  • Script running
  • Package publishing
  • Security auditing
  • Package discovery
  • CLI interface

What people use each for

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

Cody

  • AI code assistance with context drawn from a whole private codebasenot npm
  • Code search and navigation across many repositoriesnot npm
  • Large scale code migrations and modernisation with Batch Changesnot npm

npm

  • Package managementnot Cody
  • Dependency installationnot Cody
  • Project scaffoldingnot Cody
  • Build automationnot Cody
  • Package publishingnot Cody
  • Version controlnot 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

npm

  • Private packages require a paid user or organization account; the free registry publishes publicly only

Pricing, plan by plan

Cody

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cody review.

npm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited public packages
    • Package discovery
    • npm CLI
  • Pro$7/month
    • Unlimited private packages
    • Package analytics
    • Support
  • Teams$7/month
    • Team management
    • Organization packages
    • Audit logs

Which should you pick?

Choose Cody if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cody review

Choose npm if

  • You need package installation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want dependency management.
npm review

Questions people ask

Is Cody or npm better?
Neither clearly leads. Cody starts at Free and npm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cody or npm?
Cody starts at Free and npm at Free.
Does Cody or npm run on more platforms?
Cody runs on Web. npm runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
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 ai code assistance with context drawn from a whole private codebase, code search and navigation across many repositories, large scale code migrations and modernisation with batch changes. Of those, ai code assistance with context drawn from a whole private codebase and code search and navigation across many repositories are not what npm is typically brought in for.
What can Cody do that npm cannot?
npm covers Package installation, Dependency management, Version management, Script running.
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