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SonarQube vs Brakeman: catalog facts
SonarQube	Brakeman
Freemium Free starting option, with paid plans for larger teams and more features.	Free Free to use.
Web, Self-hosted	Command line
Self-hosted server or managed cloud option Tracks technical debt and reliability as well as security	Built specifically for Rails patterns and conventions Works without configuration
Running the server yourself needs infrastructure and maintenance Advanced features are in paid plans	Only scans Ruby on Rails applications Static analysis can report false positives
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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