Software Development · head to head
Humanloop vs Sweep
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Humanloop no published pricing for standard plans; customers must contact sales for quotes; Sweep limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Humanloop and Sweep actually diverge.
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 Humanloop
Nothing recorded that Sweep does not also cover.
Only in Sweep
- Autocomplete
- AI Agent
- Full codebase indexing
- Code review functionality
- Multi-IDE support
- GitHub integration
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Humanloop
- LLM prompt management and evaluationnot Sweep
- AI workflow automation and testingnot Sweep
- Model monitoring and logging at scalenot Sweep
Sweep
- Accelerating code completion for JetBrains developersnot Humanloop
- Automating refactoring tasks across codebasesnot Humanloop
- Handling bug fixes with full repository contextnot Humanloop
- Code review and quality assurancenot Humanloop
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Humanloop
- No published pricing for standard plans; customers must contact sales for quotes
- Billing based on logs created per API call, making costs unpredictable without usage estimates
- Separate charges apply from AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) using customer's own API keys, adding external costs
Sweep
- Limited to JetBrains IDEs only, not available for VS Code or other editors
- Free tier limited to 1,000 autocompletes per month
- API credit consumption varies by feature usage
- Performance dependent on codebase size and indexing quality
Pricing, plan by plan
Humanloop
Free- Free TrialFree
- 2 members
- 50 evaluation runs
- 10,000 logs per month
- Startup Program$null/contact-sales
- Tailored pricing for early-stage, VC-backed startups
- Enterprise$null/contact-sales
- Custom pricing
- SSO + SAML authentication
- Role-based access controls
Sweep
Free- FreeFree
- 1,000 autocompletes
- 5 USD API credits included
- All JetBrains IDEs supported
- Pro$20/month
- Unlimited autocomplete
- Higher API credit allocation
- Priority support
- Ultra$60/month
- Unlimited autocomplete
- Maximum API credit allocation
- Extended context window
Which should you pick?
Choose Sweep if
- You need autocomplete.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on JetBrains IDEs.
- You also want ai agent.
Questions people ask
- Is Humanloop or Sweep better?
- Neither clearly leads. Humanloop starts at Free and Sweep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Humanloop or Sweep?
- Humanloop starts at Free and Sweep at Free.
- Does Humanloop or Sweep run on more platforms?
- Humanloop runs on Web. Sweep runs on JetBrains IDEs.
- Can I use Humanloop for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Humanloop best used for?
- Humanloop is most often used for llm prompt management and evaluation, ai workflow automation and testing, model monitoring and logging at scale. Of those, llm prompt management and evaluation and ai workflow automation and testing are not what Sweep is typically brought in for.
- What can Humanloop do that Sweep cannot?
- Sweep covers Autocomplete, AI Agent, Full codebase indexing, Code review functionality.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Humanloop: How much does Humanloop cost?
Humanloop offers a free trial with 2 members and 10,000 logs per month. Startup program and Enterprise plans require contacting sales for custom pricing based on usage needs.
SourceSweep: What programming languages does Sweep support?
Sweep works with all programming languages supported by JetBrains IDEs, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, Kotlin, C++, and many others.
SourceHumanloop: What are the limits on Humanloop's free trial plan?
Free trial includes 2 members, 50 evaluation runs, and 10,000 logs per month with access to all features at limited volume.
SourceSweep: Does Sweep retain my code data?
No. Sweep is SOC 2 Type II certified with zero data retention. Code is processed for suggestions but not stored.
SourceHumanloop: How is Humanloop usage billed?
Humanloop bills based on logs created per API call to prompts, tools, evaluators, or flows. Separate charges apply from external AI providers like OpenAI and Anthropic using the customer's own API keys.
SourceSweep: Can I cancel my Sweep subscription anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings with no long-term commitments or cancellation fees.
SourceHumanloop: Does Humanloop offer discounts for nonprofits or academics?
Academic and nonprofit pricing is available upon request, requiring contact with sales for customized rates.
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