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Codecov alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll code coverage tools

Top picks

  • SonarQube logo

    Best overall

    SonarQube

    Starting price: $34/month (Team plan, up to 100k LOC)

  • DeepSource logo

    Best free option

    DeepSource

    Starting price: $24 per user/month (billed yearly)

  • SonarQube logo

    Best open source

    SonarQube

    Starting price: $34/month (Team plan, up to 100k LOC)

Common reasons people leave Codecov: free plan for private code is limited to one user, and team plan caps at 10 users. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Codecov, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SonarQube currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1SonarQube logoSonarQubeFree plan + paid$34/month (Team plan, up to 100k LOC)YesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 467.6
2DeepSource logoDeepSourceFree plan + paid$24 per user/month (billed yearly)NoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 551.2
  1. SonarQube logo

    1. SonarQubeTop pick

    Best for: Teams that want quality gates for code quality and security on every pull request

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    67.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Codecov

    Shows coverage alongside quality and security issues, and can be self-hosted.

    Pros

    • Combines code quality and security in one report
    • Choice of cloud service or self-hosted server
    • Free IDE extension for instant feedback
    • Free for public open-source projects

    Cons

    • Pricing scales with lines of code, which gets costly for large codebases
    • Free private tier is limited to 50k lines of code
    • Advanced security features are kept for higher tiers
    Visit SonarQube Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is SonarQube a good Codecov alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Private projects up to 50k LOC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sonarsource.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $34/month (Team plan, up to 100k LOC)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sonarsource.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Team plan)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sonarsource.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    LGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. DeepSource logo

    2. DeepSourceAcquired

    Best for: Teams that want automated PR review covering quality, security and coverage in one tool

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Codecov

    Reports test coverage alongside static analysis on each pull request, combining two tools in one.

    Pros

    • Combines static analysis, secrets, IaC, dependency scanning and coverage
    • Autofix suggests ready-made patches for many issues
    • Free for public open-source repositories
    • Self-hosted and air-gapped options on Enterprise

    Cons

    • Private repositories need a paid per-user plan after the trial
    • AI review is metered separately on top of seat pricing
    • Self-hosting and SSO are limited to the Enterprise tier
    Visit DeepSource Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DeepSource a good Codecov alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepsource.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $24 per user/month (billed yearly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepsource.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Enterprise plan
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepsource.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analysis rules
    5,000+ deterministic rules
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepsource.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Harness
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deepsource.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Codecov alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

SonarQube logo

Best Codecov alternative for most people

SonarQube

Shows coverage alongside quality and security issues, and can be self-hosted.

DeepSource logo

Best Codecov alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

DeepSource

Reports test coverage alongside static analysis on each pull request, combining two tools in one.

SonarQube logo

Best Codecov alternative for open source

SonarQube

Shows coverage alongside quality and security issues, and can be self-hosted.

SonarQube logo

Best Codecov alternative for self-hosting

SonarQube

Shows coverage alongside quality and security issues, and can be self-hosted.

SonarQube logo

Best Codecov alternative for working in the browser

SonarQube

Shows coverage alongside quality and security issues, and can be self-hosted.

Codecov alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Codecov?

SonarQube ranks first right now. Shows coverage alongside quality and security issues, and can be self-hosted.

Codecov vs SonarQube: what's the difference?

Both Codecov and SonarQube are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Codecov $5 per user/month, up to 10 users, SonarQube $34/month (Team plan, up to 100k LOC). SonarQube is open source and Codecov is not. Both run on Web.

Is Codecov free?

Codecov is free with paid plans. Free plan: 1 user, unlimited public repos; Team plan: $5 per user/month, up to 10 users; Pro plan: $12 per user/month. Checked on Codecov's own site, November 2026.

How much do Codecov alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Codecov alternatives: SonarQube, $34/month (Team plan, up to 100k LOC); DeepSource, $24 per user/month (billed yearly). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Codecov?

Yes. SonarQube (free plan + paid) and DeepSource (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Codecov?

Yes: SonarQube. SonarQube can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Codecov?

The complaints we hear most: free plan for private code is limited to one user; team plan caps at 10 users; recent ownership change from Sentry to Harness.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Codecov, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.