Git Extensions vs GitHub CodeQL
Git Extensions
gitextensions.github.io
GitHub CodeQL
codeql.github.comSide by side
| Figure | Git Extensions | GitHub CodeQL |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $30/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · Git GUI Clients | 7.9 (#14) | 8.5 (#4) |
| Spec score · Git clients | 7.5 (#19) | 8.0 (#11) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Git Extensions is a standalone UI tool for managing Git repositories. | CodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data. |
Plans
GitHub CodeQL
- Free for research and open sourceFree
- GitHub Code Security$30 a month
- CodeQL for open source and researchFree
- GitHub Code Security$30 a month
- GitHub Free with CodeQL code scanningPrice not published
In their own words
Git Extensions
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GitHub CodeQL
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