Developer Tools · head to head
Cody vs RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Developer Tools
Cross-platform native app development with Delphi and C++Builder
- From
- $2000/perpetual
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Cody has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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; RAD Studio professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cody and RAD Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cody | RAD Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $2000/perpetual |
| Pricing model | freemium | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2013 | Unknown |
Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Developer Tools).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cody
- Code completion and intelligent autocomplete in IDEsnot RAD Studio
- Developer chat with codebase context awarenessnot RAD Studio
- Automated debugging and error identificationnot RAD Studio
- Customizable prompts for workflow automationnot RAD Studio
RAD Studio
- Building Windows desktop applications with VCL componentsnot Cody
- Creating iOS and Android apps from shared Delphi codebasenot Cody
- Connecting to Oracle databases through FireDAC connectivitynot Cody
- Building REST web services that run on Linux serversnot 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
RAD Studio
- Professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Enterprise edition steps up to $3,400 license plus $1,199 maintenance, and Architect edition to $4,416 license plus $2,183 maintenance
- The perpetual license only entitles the buyer to updates for one year; continued access to new updates and upgrades requires an annually renewable Update Subscription
Pricing, plan by plan
Cody
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Cody review.
RAD Studio
$2000/perpetual- Professional Edition$2000/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $599
- Total $2,599 + Tax
- Enterprise Edition$3400/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $1,199
- Total $4,599 + Tax
- Architect Edition$4416/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $2,183
- Total $6,599 + Tax
Which should you pick?
Choose RAD Studio if
Nothing in the data separates RAD Studio from Cody on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Cody or RAD Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cody starts at Free and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cody or RAD Studio?
- Cody has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cody and $2000/perpetual for RAD Studio.
- Does Cody or RAD Studio run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Cody for free?
- Yes. Cody has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RAD Studio starts at $2000/perpetual.
- 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 RAD Studio is typically brought in for.
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.
SourceRAD Studio: How much does RAD Studio cost?
RAD Studio uses perpetual licensing: Professional Edition $2,000 perpetual license + $599 first year maintenance ($2,599 total + tax). Enterprise Edition $3,400 license + $1,199 maintenance ($4,599 total + tax). Architect Edition $4,416 license + $2,183 maintenance ($6,599 total + tax).
SourceCody: 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.
SourceRAD Studio: What is the difference between RAD Studio editions?
Professional Edition ($2,599 total + tax) targets individual developers. Enterprise Edition ($4,599 total + tax) adds multi-tier app capabilities. Architect Edition ($6,599 total + tax) includes advanced database and cloud features. All three include perpetual licenses.
SourceCody: 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.
SourceRAD Studio: Does RAD Studio offer Kai AI integration and discounts?
Yes, adding Kai AI to any edition provides discounts: 25% off Professional ($2,136 + tax), 30% off Enterprise ($3,394 + tax), and 40% off Architect ($4,109 + tax). This promotion is active through August 31, 2026.
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