Code Search vs Source Insight
Code Search
code-search.techquests.devSource Insight
sourceinsight.comSide by side
| Figure | Code Search | Source Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $119/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 16 |
| Spec score · Code Search Tools | 8.1 (#6) | 7.7 (#18) |
| License | The project is licensed under Apache License 2.0. | The FAQ says the version 4 license is perpetual and does not require renewal or a subscription. |
| Search | It uses Zoekt for sub-second search across all repositories. | Project-wide searches support Boolean expressions, word variations, and matches on meaningful symbol name fragments. |
| Support | Community support is available through GitHub Issues, while Enterprise includes priority support. | The maker lists technical support at [email protected] and provides a user guide, FAQs, and help articles. |
Plans
Source Insight
- Single User$239 a month
- 5 License PackPrice not published
- 10 License PackPrice not published
- 20 License PackPrice not published
- Single User Upgrade$119 a month
- 5 Pack Upgrade$575 a month
- 10 Pack UpgradePrice not published
- 20 Pack UpgradePrice not published
- Source Insight 4.0 Upgrade for Single User for Windows$119, paid once
- Source Insight 4.0 – Single User for Windows$239, paid once
In their own words
Code Search
Code Search is a self-hosted platform for searching and changing code across repositories, with CLI support for batch work. Zoekt provides sub-second repository search; SCIP features support go-to-definition, find-references and symbol search. Teams can make replacements across multiple repositories and have the platform create branches and merge requests. A built-in MCP server connects assistants such as Claude and Cursor for code search, browsing and navigation. Supported code hosts include GitHub, GitHub Enterprise Server, GitLab, self-hosted GitLab, Gitea, and Bitbucket Cloud and Server. Deployment choices include Docker, source builds, Kubernetes and Helm. The maker says code and data stay on customer servers and the application sends no telemetry or usage data back. Community is free and includes unlimited users. Enterprise adds OIDC single sign-on, role-based repository permissions, audit logging and priority support; pricing is on request. Community support is available through GitHub Issues, and the project is licensed under Apache License 2.0.
Source Insight
Source Insight has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.