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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Coverity
Star Rating
(56)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CoveritySonarQube
Star Rating
(117)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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- Users report that SonarQube Server excels in Static Code Analysis with a score of 9.0, highlighting its ability to provide comprehensive insights into code quality. In contrast, Coverity also performs well with a score of 9.2, but some users mention that it can be more complex to set up initially.
- Reviewers mention that Coverity shines in Extensibility with a score of 9.0, allowing for a wide range of integrations and customizations. On the other hand, SonarQube Server's extensibility is rated lower at 6.3, which some users find limiting when trying to adapt the tool to their specific workflows.
- G2 users highlight that Coverity offers superior Compliance Testing capabilities with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for organizations focused on regulatory requirements. In comparison, SonarQube Server's compliance testing is rated lower at 7.1, which some users feel may not meet all their compliance needs.
- Users on G2 report that SonarQube Server provides better Documentation feedback with a score of 7.7, but Coverity outperforms in prioritization and remediation suggestions, both scoring 9.3. Reviewers mention that the clarity and depth of Coverity's documentation significantly enhance the user experience.
- Reviewers say that while SonarQube Server has a solid Quality of Support rating of 8.0, Coverity surpasses it with a score of 8.6, indicating that users find Coverity's support team more responsive and helpful in resolving issues.
- Users report that SonarQube Server's Ease of Use is rated at 8.3, which is favorable, but Coverity slightly edges it out with a score of 8.4. Some users mention that Coverity's interface is more intuitive, making it easier for new users to navigate and utilize effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Coverity
No pricing availableSonarQube
Community Edition
Free
Explore: https://www.sonarsource.com/plans-and-pricing/
- Free
- Popular & classic languages support
- Integration with DevOps platforms
Free Trial
Coverity
No trial information availableSonarQube
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
43
8.8
101
Ease of Use
8.4
43
8.5
103
Ease of Setup
8.2
19
8.0
62
Ease of Admin
8.2
19
8.5
57
Quality of Support
8.6
37
8.3
84
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
18
8.4
51
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
40
8.4
97
Features by Category
Administration
8.3
11
7.8
15
9.0
12
5.9
16
Analysis
8.9
11
7.5
17
8.8
11
8.2
16
9.2
11
9.0
18
8.9
11
9.1
18
Testing
8.5
11
6.7
14
8.5
8
5.9
15
8.5
10
5.9
17
9.1
11
7.0
14
8.8
10
7.1
13
8.9
11
8.2
17
7.6
12
6.7
17
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.2
24
Management
Not enough data
7.6
22
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
7.9
22
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Documentation
9.3
5
7.7
28
9.3
5
7.4
28
8.7
5
8.2
29
Security
7.0
5
6.7
26
8.3
5
6.9
25
8.3
5
7.9
26
Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
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Risk management - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and efficiency - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Management & Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Lifecycle Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration and Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Governance Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Static Code Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Coverity and SonarQube are categorized as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Static Code Analysis, and Secure Code Review
Unique Categories
Coverity has no unique categories
SonarQube is categorized as Software Development Analytics Tools, Bug Tracking, AI Governance Tools, and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Coverity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SonarQube
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
36.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Computer & Network Security
7.3%
Semiconductors
5.5%
Other
29.1%
Information Technology and Services
25.9%
Computer Software
22.4%
Financial Services
6.9%
Hospital & Health Care
3.4%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Other
37.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Coverity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Automotive
Better sca findings for embedded development. Good with SAST findings. Good dashboard.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
No readme documents, tips should be attached with failure
SonarQube
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kevin B.
Verified User in Computer Software
What I love about SonarQube is how it digs deep into my code and finds hidden issues which are not as obvious when writing the code, especially bugs and security problems, across different programming languages. It hooks up smoothly with my CI/CD pipelines,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
Recognizing code coverage. Speed. Recognizing accurate code issues sometimes poor.
Verified User in Automotive
Better sca findings for embedded development. Good with SAST findings. Good dashboard.
Kevin B.
Verified User in Computer Software
What I love about SonarQube is how it digs deep into my code and finds hidden issues which are not as obvious when writing the code, especially bugs and security problems, across different programming languages. It hooks up smoothly with my CI/CD pipelines,...
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
No readme documents, tips should be attached with failure
Verified User in Financial Services
Recognizing code coverage. Speed. Recognizing accurate code issues sometimes poor.
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