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CodeQL vs Snyk: catalog facts
CodeQL	Snyk
Freemium Free for research and open source code; other use falls under GitHub's CodeQL terms.	Freemium Free plan available, with paid plans for teams and enterprises.
Command line	Web
Queries follow data flow from source to sink across a codebase Finds every variant of a known bug pattern	Scans code, dependencies and containers Free plan for getting started
Free use is limited to research and open source code Writing custom queries means learning the QL language	Hosted service that needs an account Product direction and pricing aimed mainly at enterprises
Downloadable app	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License: GitHub CodeQL Terms and Conditions	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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