Veracode vs Codacy

SAST, SCA and secrets.No packaging or CI jobs.Quality and coverage gates.

Codacy is a Veracode alternative that scans every pull request for vulnerabilities, vulnerable dependencies and exposed secrets with no packaging or CI jobs, and adds code quality and coverage gates in the same platform.

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Why engineering teams choose Codacy as their Veracode alternative

Code security

SAST, SCA, secrets
and IaC on every PR

Codacy scans every pull request for vulnerabilities, vulnerable dependencies, exposed secrets and IaC misconfigurations, tracks each finding against its fix deadline, and runs DAST on your web apps and APIs from the same platform.

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Codacy security dashboard with open findings, SLA status and findings by scan type: code, secrets, dependencies, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and DAST
Pipelineless scans

Results on every PR,
no packaging or CI jobs

Codacy scans every commit and pull request on its own infrastructure, triggered by Git webhooks, and posts the results as status checks, with no build to package or upload. Veracode's repository integrations run scans as CI jobs on your runners, and its platform scans need your application packaged and uploaded.

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Quality and coverage gates

Quality gates,
not just security gates

Codacy blocks merges that fail your quality or coverage gates, from new critical issues to added complexity, duplication or untested code, in the same scan as your security checks. Veracode's gates enforce security policy only, and it doesn't track test coverage.

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AI Guardrails, CLI & Skills

Standards your agents
run themselves

With Codacy Skills, Claude Code, Codex and Gemini CLI run your Coding Standards locally through the Codacy CLI before commit, and Codacy Guardrails scans AI code as you type. Veracode's IDE scans start by hand and upload your code to Veracode for analysis.

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Claude Code terminal running the Codacy Analysis CLI on local changes, fixing 11 findings before commit
One platform, one bill

Security and quality,
one plan

Codacy Team starts at $18 per developer a month, billed yearly, with SAST, SCA, secrets, IaC, code quality, coverage gates and AI review in one plan, and you can start a free trial today. Veracode doesn't publish its prices, and you buy through its sales team.

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Codacy Team plan at $18 per developer a month, with AI review, SAST, SCA, secrets, coverage and quality gates included

"Codacy makes sure that we do security testing on code automatically so the developer doesn't have to care about it."

Tim van Loosbroek Head of Infrastructure and Security at LOGEX

ISO 27001

code security goals met to obtain the certification

Yearly

external security audits, with Codacy dashboards presented as evidence

3 frameworks

GDPR, NEN 7510 and ISO/IEC 27001 that LOGEX must comply with

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LOGEX

Veracode vs Codacy comparison

SAST, SCA and secrets on every pull request with no packaging or CI jobs, plus code quality and coverage gates in the same platform.

Codacy
Veracode
SASTStatic application security testing to identify and prevent security vulnerabilities before deployment.
Secret scanningDetect and prevent exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials from entering your codebase.
Dependency checks (SCA)Software composition analysis that flags known vulnerabilities in your open-source dependencies.
License scanningAutomated detection of open-source license compliance issues and conflicts.
Infrastructure-as-CodeDetect cloud misconfigurations, excessive permissions and open network ports before they provision live infrastructure.
Malware detectionAutomated detection of malicious packages in your dependencies to protect against supply chain attacks and compromised open-source libraries.
Container image scanningScan container images for vulnerable packages before they reach production.
DASTDynamic application security testing for runtime vulnerability detection with no pipeline setup required.
Penetration testingIntegrated penetration testing capabilities through Codacy partners to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
Native Jira integrationCreate Jira tickets from findings, dependencies and files, and import Jira security issues into Codacy to track them in one place.
Pipelineless code scansDirect Git integration via webhooks eliminates CI/CD pipeline setup requirements.
Code QualityAutomated code quality analysis detecting error-prone patterns, code complexity, duplications, best practice violations and more, across 49 languages.
Code CoverageTrack and improve test coverage metrics by enforcing unit tests on critical code, with configurable merge gates.
Quality gates on pull requestsBlock merges that add issues, complexity or duplication above thresholds you set, with the result posted as a status check.
Scan-as-you-code in the IDEReal-time security and quality analysis as you write, catching issues before code is committed.
AI ReviewerHybrid, AI-powered Pull Request review engine that understands code intent and context, catching quality and logic issues conventional static analysis tools miss.
Self-serve setupSign up with your Git provider, add your repositories in a few clicks and get a full scan in minutes, with no sales call or credit card.
AI InventoryTrack every AI model, MCP server and coding tool used across your codebase.

When to choose Codacy over Veracode

Teams that want security on every PR

For teams that want vulnerabilities, vulnerable dependencies and secrets caught on every pull request, before they merge. Codacy runs SAST, SCA, secrets and IaC scans on every commit and pull request, tracks each finding against its fix deadline, and runs DAST on your web apps and APIs.

Teams tired of CI upkeep

For teams packaging builds and maintaining CI jobs just to keep security scans running. Codacy connects to your Git provider and scans every commit and pull request on its own infrastructure, so code scans never slow your builds.

Teams gating PRs on quality

For teams that want complexity, duplication and untested code caught on every pull request, not just security flaws. Codacy blocks merges that fail your quality or coverage gates, applies one set of Coding Standards to every repository and shows which teams are improving.

End-to-End protection,
ready for AI Coding

Today's development teams face complex challenges that traditional tools can't solve.

AI Agent

Enforce secure GenAI code on every prompt

GitHubClaudeGemini

Editor

Scan and auto-fix security and quality issues instantly

VS CodeIntelliJCursor

Git Repo

Catch risky and untested code before merging

GitHub CopilotGitLabBitbucket

Production

Scan your API endpoints and apps at runtime

AWSAzureGoogle Cloud

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Frequently asked questions

How is Codacy's setup and integration different from Veracode?

Codacy covers the same core ground, SAST, SCA, secrets and IaC on every pull request, as a fully managed, cloud-native platform. Connect your GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket organization in a few clicks, and Codacy scans every commit and pull request on its own infrastructure, without adding a step to your CI/CD pipeline or packaging a build. Veracode's repository integrations run scans as CI jobs on your runners, and its platform scans need your application packaged and uploaded, with an auto-packager that runs your build.

How does Codacy's billing compare to Veracode?

Codacy's pricing is public and per developer. The Team plan starts at $18 per developer per month billed yearly, and includes SAST, SCA, secrets and IaC scanning, code quality, coverage gates and the AI Reviewer, with unlimited lines of code and scans. Business plans add DAST, license and container scanning, and AI governance. Veracode doesn't publish prices on its website, and you buy through its sales team.

What assistance does Codacy provide to simplify the migration process from Veracode?

Because Codacy doesn't run in your pipelines, you can connect it to the same repositories as Veracode and compare results side by side before you switch. Our team works with you to map your Veracode policies to Codacy coding standards and gate policies, and to plan the transition. The main CI change is sending coverage reports to Codacy. We provide comprehensive documentation and personalized onboarding, so your team keeps shipping while you move your security and quality checks to Codacy.

Can we use Codacy alongside Veracode?

Yes. Codacy adds code quality, coverage gates and AI code review to every pull request, and applies one set of standards from coding agents and the IDE to the merge, with scans that run on Codacy's infrastructure instead of your CI. Teams can keep Veracode for binary analysis of third-party code, policy scans and penetration testing, and use Codacy for fast feedback on every pull request. Each tool posts its own checks, and you choose which ones are required.

What kind of technical support is included with a Codacy subscription?

All Codacy subscriptions include responsive, high-quality technical support. Our team of experts is ready to assist you with any questions, from initial setup and onboarding to advanced configuration and troubleshooting. We are committed to ensuring your team is successful with Codacy, providing the reliable assistance you need to keep your development workflow running smoothly.

Is there a no-commitment way to see how Codacy performs on our codebase?

Absolutely. We offer two easy ways to get started. For individual developers and smaller teams, you can start a free 14-day trial. Just connect your repository in minutes and you'll get an instant analysis to see exactly how Codacy performs on your own codebase—no credit card required. For larger organizations and teams evaluating a broader rollout, we offer a dedicated one-month Proof of Value (POV). This extended, guided trial allows you to fully test Codacy's capabilities across multiple teams and repositories with personalized support from our experts. This ensures you can confidently see the value Codacy provides before making any commitment.

What are other Veracode alternatives?

Codacy combines code quality, AppSec and AI guardrails in one platform. Here's how Codacy compares to other tools teams evaluate alongside Veracode:

  • Codacy vs GitHub Advanced Security: quality and security from prompt to runtime vs GitHub's security add-ons.
  • Codacy vs Wiz: developer-first code security and quality vs a cloud security platform.
  • Codacy vs Qodana: quality and AppSec in one platform vs JetBrains' code quality platform.
  • Codacy vs Aikido: two all-in-one AppSec platforms compared on quality, coverage and guardrails.
  • Codacy vs CodeAnt: AI guardrails and AI risk governance vs AI-first code review.
  • Codacy vs DeepSource: two code health platforms compared on coverage, security and pricing.
  • Codacy vs Qodo: AI review backed by static analysis and quality gates vs an AI code review platform.
  • Codacy vs Greptile: AI review with quality, coverage and security gates vs credit-based AI review.
  • Codacy vs Cursor Bugbot: AI review, Guardrails in Cursor and merge gates vs a per-review AI bug finder.
  • Codacy vs Checkmarx: security, code quality and coverage on every PR vs an enterprise AppSec platform.
  • Codacy vs SonarQube: pipelineless cloud scanning and unlimited lines of code vs self-hosted servers.
  • Codacy vs Snyk: unified AppSec and code quality vs module-based security pricing.
  • Codacy vs CodeRabbit: codebase-wide quality and security vs AI review on open PRs.

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