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Snyk Code vs Qlty Cloud

Updated Sep 2026
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Higher score Snyk Code #2 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 6.3/10 Free plan · paid from $25/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Snyk Code

Qlty Cloud #8 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools 5.0/10 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Qlty Cloud

Snyk Code leads on 2 checks, Qlty Cloud on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreSnyk Code · 6.3/10
Lowest starting priceQlty Cloud · $20/mo
Free planboth
Most featuresSnyk Code · 2 of 6

Snyk Code scores higher on our rubric for ruby static analysis tools: 6.3 against 5.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Qlty Cloud is cheaper to start at $20/mo against $25/mo. Snyk Code offers automated fixes; Qlty Cloud doesn't publish it. Snyk Code offers custom rules; Qlty Cloud doesn't publish it.

Snyk Code is the better fit for teams prioritizing Ruby application security. Qlty Cloud is the better fit for teams wanting broad quality checks with a free tier.

Snyk Code fits best
Teams prioritizing Ruby application security
Qlty Cloud fits best
Teams wanting broad quality checks with a free tier

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Feature	Snyk Code 6.3/10 Visit ↗	Qlty Cloud 5.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.3	5.0
Ranking	#2 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools	#8 in Ruby Static Analysis Tools
Best for	Teams prioritizing Ruby application security	Teams wanting broad quality checks with a free tier
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$25/mo	$20/mo (best)
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Tickets, Phone, Docs	Email, Community
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR	SOC 2, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations	109+ integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Snyk Code 2/6 · Qlty Cloud 0/6
Security analysis	Not published	Not published
Type checking	Not published	Not published
Automated fixes	✓ (best)	Not published
Custom rules	✓ (best)	Not published
Hosted option	Not published	Not published
Self-hosted option	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Scans code in IDEs, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines Offers contextual remediation advice and automated fixes Free plan includes real-time scanning and IDE, CLI, and SCM integrations	Free plan includes linting, formatting, coverage, and unlimited contributors Checks pull requests for quality, coverage, maintainability, and security Integrates with GitHub and multiple CI services
Cons	Ruby-specific analysis depth is not detailed Team includes increased test limits, while unlimited tests start with Ignite Jira integration is included with Team, not Free	Pro pricing starts at $20 per contributor monthly Shared configurations and analysis trends require a paid plan Cloud-based workflow may not suit teams seeking a different deployment model
Our verdict	Snyk Code is a static application security testing tool for developers and security teams looking to find vulnerabilities and coding issues in source code. It brings scanning into supported IDEs, source-control workflows, pull and merge… Read the review →	Qlty Cloud is a cloud-based code health platform for development teams that want Ruby static analysis alongside checks for other languages. It reviews pull requests for static-analysis issues, coverage impact, maintainability, duplication,… Read the review →

Snyk CodeRuby Static Analysis Tools 6.3Free plan · paid from $25/mo
Qlty CloudRuby Static Analysis Tools 5.0Free plan · paid from $20/mo

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Strengths and trade-offs

Snyk Code — where it wins
- Scans code in IDEs, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines
- Offers contextual remediation advice and automated fixes
- Free plan includes real-time scanning and IDE, CLI, and SCM integrations
Where it doesn't
- Ruby-specific analysis depth is not detailed
- Team includes increased test limits, while unlimited tests start with Ignite
- Jira integration is included with Team, not Free
Qlty Cloud — where it wins
- Free plan includes linting, formatting, coverage, and unlimited contributors
- Checks pull requests for quality, coverage, maintainability, and security
- Integrates with GitHub and multiple CI services
Where it doesn't
- Pro pricing starts at $20 per contributor monthly
- Shared configurations and analysis trends require a paid plan
- Cloud-based workflow may not suit teams seeking a different deployment model

Snyk Code6.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $25/mo
Security-focused code scanning with IDE, pull-request, and CI/CD workflows.
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Qlty Cloud5.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $20/mo
A broad cloud analysis suite with a useful free tier and paid team controls.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026