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Head-to-head · IDE Code Security Plugins

Qodana vs Checkmarx IDE Plugins

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Qodana #2 in IDE Code Security Plugins 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Qodana
Checkmarx IDE Plugins #5 in IDE Code Security Plugins 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Checkmarx

Qodana leads on 0 checks, Checkmarx IDE Plugins on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQodana · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Qodana
  • Free trialonly Qodana

Qodana scores higher on our rubric for ide code security plugins: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Qodana is the better fit for organizations needing broad code quality and security. Checkmarx IDE Plugins is the better fit for enterprises already using Checkmarx services.

  • Qodana fits best

    Organizations needing broad code quality and security

  • Checkmarx IDE Plugins fits best

    Enterprises already using Checkmarx services

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Side by side

Feature Qodana 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Checkmarx IDE Plugins 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in IDE Code Security Plugins #5 in IDE Code Security Plugins
Best for Organizations needing broad code quality and security Enterprises already using Checkmarx services
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Desktop
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qodana 1/4 · Checkmarx IDE Plugins 1/4
Security analysis ✓ ✓
Taint analysis Not checked yet Not checked yet
Code quality checks Not checked yet Not checked yet
In-IDE fixes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
IDE coverage Not checked yet Broad
Languages supported Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Analyzes code quality issues, vulnerabilities and taint across supported languages
  • Connects to JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio
  • Adds CI quality gates, baselines and project reports
  • Launch Checkmarx security scans from supported IDEs
  • Review findings and their source locations alongside code
  • Bring security checks into developer workflows
Cons
  • Community has limited language coverage
  • Advanced security and dependency checks require higher-tier plans
  • Self-hosted deployment requires its own setup
  • Depends on Checkmarx services configured by the organization
  • Not positioned as a standalone code editor or independently priced tool
  • Commercial access and pricing are handled through Checkmarx sales
Our verdict

Qodana brings static analysis into development workflows, checking source code for quality issues and security vulnerabilities. It is aimed at organizations that want IDE and CI/CD checks across teams, from smaller groups to enterprise…

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For development teams whose organizations use Checkmarx application-security services, Checkmarx IDE Plugins bring scan initiation and findings into supported development environments. Developers can start scans from an IDE and review…

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  1. QodanaIDE Code Security Plugins 9.1Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Checkmarx IDE PluginsIDE Code Security Plugins 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Qodana — where it wins

    • Analyzes code quality issues, vulnerabilities and taint across supported languages
    • Connects to JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio Code and Visual Studio
    • Adds CI quality gates, baselines and project reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Community has limited language coverage
    • Advanced security and dependency checks require higher-tier plans
    • Self-hosted deployment requires its own setup

  • Checkmarx IDE Plugins — where it wins

    • Launch Checkmarx security scans from supported IDEs
    • Review findings and their source locations alongside code
    • Bring security checks into developer workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Depends on Checkmarx services configured by the organization
    • Not positioned as a standalone code editor or independently priced tool
    • Commercial access and pricing are handled through Checkmarx sales
  • Qodana9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Qodana combines code quality checks and security analysis across IDEs and CI pipelines.

    Visit QodanaFull verdict →
  • Checkmarx IDE Plugins8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A way for Checkmarx customers to launch scans and review findings in supported IDEs.

    Visit CheckmarxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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