GitHub CodeQL vs SmartGit
GitHub CodeQL
codeql.github.com
SmartGit
smartgit.devSide by side
| Figure | GitHub CodeQL | SmartGit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $30/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 7 |
| Spec score · Git GUI Clients | 8.5 (#4) | 8.3 (#8) |
| Spec score · Game Version Control Software | 8.5 (#9) | 8.2 (#16) |
| Spec score · Git clients | 8.0 (#11) | 8.7 (#2) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
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
SmartGit
- HobbyPrice not published
- Students & EducationFree
- Open Source & CharitiesFree
- Individuals & Teams$5 a month
- Commercial Individuals & Teams$5 a month
- Enterprise LicensingPriced on request
- Free Non-Commercial UseFree
In their own words
GitHub CodeQL
GitHub CodeQL has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SmartGit
SmartGit is a graphical Git client for Windows, macOS, and Linux, covering work from cloning through deployment. Users can clone repositories from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. Its tools include visual history, conflict resolution, pull requests, Git Flow, cherry-pick, Git LFS, interactive rebase, and drag-and-drop. It also supports large files, file locking, submodules, and offline mode. Eligible users can register for a free license for personal, non-commercial use, while separate free-use options are listed for students and employees of public educational institutions and qualifying non-commercial projects; those options have eligibility requirements. The hobby license excludes enterprise integrations, which cover self-hosted GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps features. Commercial licensing starts at $5 a month, and perpetual licenses are also available. Each user may use a license on up to five physical or virtual machines. Support is by email, usually on workdays from 9 AM to 5 PM CET/CEST; phone support is not offered.