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Cody vs SST

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Cody

Developer Tools

AI coding assistant powered by code search

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
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SST

Cloud

Build full-stack apps on your own infrastructure

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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; SST primarily optimized for AWS with Cloudflare support
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cody and SST actually diverge.

Attributes where Cody and SST differ
AttributeCodySST
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebAWS, Cloudflare, Node.js
CategoryDeveloper ToolsCloud
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 SST does not also cover.

Only in SST

  • Single config file
  • Resource linking
  • Local development
  • Multi-cloud support
  • Multiple deployment stages
  • VPC tunneling

What people use each for

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

Cody

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

SST

  • Deploying Next.js frontends with serverless backendsnot Cody
  • Managing databases and storage alongside application codenot Cody
  • Creating staging environments for feature testingnot 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

SST

  • Primarily optimized for AWS with Cloudflare support
  • Learning curve for developers unfamiliar with infrastructure concepts
  • Limited documentation for some advanced use cases

Pricing, plan by plan

Cody

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cody review.

SST

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SST review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cody if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cody review

Choose SST if

  • You need single config file.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on AWS, Cloudflare, Node.js.
  • You also want resource linking.
SST review

Questions people ask

Is Cody or SST better?
Neither clearly leads. Cody starts at Free and SST at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cody or SST?
Cody starts at Free and SST at Free.
Does Cody or SST run on more platforms?
Cody runs on Web. SST runs on AWS, Cloudflare, Node.js.
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 SST is typically brought in for.
What can Cody do that SST cannot?
SST covers Single config file, Resource linking, Local development, Multi-cloud support.

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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SST: Is SST free?

Yes, SST is open source and free. You only pay for cloud resources from AWS and other providers.

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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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SST: What cloud providers does SST support?

SST supports over 150 providers through built-in AWS and Cloudflare components, plus Pulumi and Terraform providers.

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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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