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Head-to-head · Ruby Static Analysis Tools

OpenText Fortify SAST vs Codacy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score OpenText Fortify SAST #1 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit OpenText
Codacy #4 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 8.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Codacy

OpenText Fortify SAST leads on 0 checks, Codacy on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenText Fortify SAST · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Codacy
  • Free trialonly Codacy

OpenText Fortify SAST scores higher on our rubric for ruby static analysis tools: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

OpenText Fortify SAST is the better fit for enterprises needing comprehensive SAST. Codacy is the better fit for teams seeking broad code quality and security checks.

  • OpenText Fortify SAST fits best

    Enterprises needing comprehensive SAST

  • Codacy fits best

    Teams seeking broad code quality and security checks

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Side by side

Feature OpenText Fortify SAST 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Codacy 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.2
Ranking #1 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools #4 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools
Best for Enterprises needing comprehensive SAST Teams seeking broad code quality and security checks
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $18/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, ISO 27001 SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 12 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenText Fortify SAST 2/6 · Codacy 2/6
Security analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Type checking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated fixes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Custom rules ✓ ✓
Hosted option Not checked yet Not checked yet
Self-hosted option Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries
  • Scans pull requests and integrates with CI/CD and IDEs
  • Adds custom rules and AI-assisted remediation
  • Analyzes Ruby alongside dozens of other languages and tools
  • Pull-request analysis, status checks, and merge gates
  • Free Developer plan includes IDE and security scans
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • Configuration spans analysis, integrations, and scan management
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow Ruby-only tool
  • Cloud-only deployment
  • Team plan starts at $18 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Ruby is part of a broad language set, not a Ruby-specific focus
Our verdict

OpenText Fortify SAST analyzes application source code, bytecode, and binaries to identify vulnerabilities during development. It is aimed at development, application security, and DevSecOps teams, particularly mid-market and enterprise…

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Codacy brings source-code quality, security, and coverage analysis together in a cloud platform for individual developers and engineering teams. Ruby is one of its supported languages, alongside many others, so it suits teams that want…

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  1. OpenText Fortify SASTRuby Static Analysis Tools 9.1Pricing on request
  2. CodacyRuby Static Analysis Tools 8.2Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenText Fortify SAST — where it wins

    • Analyzes source code, bytecode, and binaries
    • Scans pull requests and integrates with CI/CD and IDEs
    • Adds custom rules and AI-assisted remediation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales
    • Configuration spans analysis, integrations, and scan management
    • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow Ruby-only tool

  • Codacy — where it wins

    • Analyzes Ruby alongside dozens of other languages and tools
    • Pull-request analysis, status checks, and merge gates
    • Free Developer plan includes IDE and security scans

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud-only deployment
    • Team plan starts at $18 per user monthly with annual billing
    • Ruby is part of a broad language set, not a Ruby-specific focus
  • OpenText Fortify SAST9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad code analysis and workflow integrations for teams with enterprise SAST needs.

    Visit OpenTextFull verdict →
  • Codacy8.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Broad code and security checks, with pull-request controls and a free plan.

    Visit CodacyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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