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Cody vs Turbopack

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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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Turbopack

Web Development

Incremental bundler for JavaScript written in Rust

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; Turbopack effectively coupled to Next.js; using it standalone is not the supported path
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cody and Turbopack actually diverge.

Attributes where Cody and Turbopack differ
AttributeCodyTurbopack
Pricing modelfreemiumOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWebLinux, macOS, Windows
CategoryDeveloper ToolsWeb Development
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 Turbopack does not also cover.

Only in Turbopack

  • Incremental computation
  • Written in Rust
  • Next.js integration
  • Fast refresh

What people use each for

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

Cody

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

Turbopack

  • Large Next.js applications where rebuild time is the daily costnot Cody
  • Teams already on Vercel’s stack wanting faster local feedbacknot Cody
  • Migrating off webpack within Next.js without changing frameworksnot 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

Turbopack

  • Effectively coupled to Next.js; using it standalone is not the supported path
  • Younger than the alternatives, and ecosystem plugin support is narrower than webpack’s
  • Benchmark claims have been contested publicly, so measure on your own project rather than trusting headline numbers
  • Being Vercel-driven ties its roadmap to one company’s framework priorities

Pricing, plan by plan

Cody

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cody review.

Turbopack

Free
  • TurbopackFree
    • Full functionality
    • Commercial use permitted
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Cody if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cody review

Choose Turbopack if

  • You need incremental computation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want written in rust.
Turbopack review

Questions people ask

Is Cody or Turbopack better?
Neither clearly leads. Cody starts at Free and Turbopack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cody or Turbopack?
Cody starts at Free and Turbopack at Free.
Does Cody or Turbopack run on more platforms?
Cody runs on Web. Turbopack runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
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 Turbopack is typically brought in for.
What can Cody do that Turbopack cannot?
Turbopack covers Incremental computation, Written in Rust, Next.js integration, Fast refresh.

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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Turbopack: Is Turbopack free?

Yes, open source from Vercel.

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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Turbopack: Can I use Turbopack without Next.js?

Not really. It is developed as the Next.js bundler, and standalone use is not the supported path.

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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Turbopack: Is Turbopack faster than Vite?

It depends on the project, and published comparisons have been disputed by both sides. Measure on your own codebase rather than relying on headline figures.

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