Compare Coverity and Semmle 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Coverity
Star Rating
(56)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CoveritySemmle
Star Rating
(76)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Semmle excels in its Static Code Analysis with a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention provides comprehensive insights into code quality and security vulnerabilities, making it a preferred choice for developers focused on early detection of issues.
- Reviewers mention that Coverity shines in Quality of Support, scoring 8.6, with many users appreciating the responsiveness and expertise of the support team, which they say is crucial for resolving complex issues quickly.
- G2 users highlight Semmle's strong Documentation with a feedback score of 9.3, stating that the extensive resources and clear guidelines significantly enhance the onboarding process and ongoing usage.
- Users on G2 report that Coverity's Compliance Testing feature, scoring 9.1, is particularly beneficial for enterprises needing to adhere to strict regulatory standards, with reviewers noting its effectiveness in automating compliance checks.
- Reviewers say that Semmle's Product Direction is highly rated at 9.6, indicating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, which users find reassuring for long-term investment.
- Users report that while both products have their strengths, Semmle's False Positives score of 7.0 is a concern, with some reviewers mentioning that it can lead to unnecessary distractions during the development process, whereas Coverity's score of 7.6 is slightly better but still indicates room for improvement.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Coverity
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Coverity
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
43
8.3
44
Ease of Use
8.4
43
8.6
44
Ease of Setup
8.2
19
8.6
23
Ease of Admin
8.2
19
8.8
23
Quality of Support
8.6
37
8.3
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
18
8.3
21
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
40
9.6
32
Features by Category
Administration
8.3
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
Testing
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
Documentation
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Security
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Coverity and Semmle are categorized as Static Code Analysis
Unique Categories
Coverity is categorized as Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Secure Code Review
Semmle has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Coverity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Semmle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
36.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Computer & Network Security
7.3%
Semiconductors
5.5%
Other
29.1%
Computer Software
40.0%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Education Management
5.3%
Management Consulting
4.0%
Other
34.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Coverity
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It has very capable and promising features which provides an user to debug and analysis the code for the faster run times. I have used this tool while doing in my project. The quality of producy support is awe some, they actually helped me alot which...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Flash S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Little progress since 2010’s; languages other than C/C++ extremely weak. Useless support since takeover by Synopsys.
Semmle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
sanjay P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Semmle is a user-friendly tool for locating errors from beginners to experts developers. It examines the code and identifies critical flaws. Additionally, it offers graphic representation.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It has very capable and promising features which provides an user to debug and analysis the code for the faster run times. I have used this tool while doing in my project. The quality of producy support is awe some, they actually helped me alot which...
sanjay P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Semmle is a user-friendly tool for locating errors from beginners to experts developers. It examines the code and identifies critical flaws. Additionally, it offers graphic representation.
Flash S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Little progress since 2010’s; languages other than C/C++ extremely weak. Useless support since takeover by Synopsys.
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