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CodeScene vs Codacy
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for code quality. CodeScene has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: CodeScene $0/mo vs Codacy $0/mo — CodeScene is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: CodeScene Yes; Codacy Yes.
- HIPAA: CodeScene —; Codacy —.
Side by side
| CodeScene | Codacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0/mo (Community (Open Source)) | $0/mo (Developer) |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | teams wanting behavioral/hotspot analysis | teams up to 30 developers |
Sources — CodeScene: codescene.com (verified 2026-06-18). Codacy: codacy.com (verified 2026-06-18).
Key features
CodeScene: Behavioral code analysis (hotspot detection via git history); Code Health metric for technical debt prioritization; Team/delivery insights on Pro plan; ISO 27001 certified (company-level)
Codacy: AI Reviewer with merge gates; 49-language static analysis; Malicious package detection; Real-time IDE feedback with AI guardrails