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GitHub CodeQL vs GlintIndex

GitHub CodeQL

codeql.github.com

GlintIndex

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FigureGitHub CodeQLGlintIndex
Price from$30/mo—
Free planYes—
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYes—
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published50
Spec score · Desktop Search Software8.5 (#1)7.3 (#30)
Platform requirementsThe latest CodeQL release supports Linux Ubuntu 22.04/24.04, Windows 10 or Windows Server 2019 and Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022/2025, and macOS 14/15/26.Linux requires GTK4 system libraries; the README says GTK4 libraries are bundled with Windows and macOS releases.
PurposeCodeQL is a language and toolchain for code analysis that treats code as data.GlintIndex is a local desktop search engine that indexes files for full-text search.

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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

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