DeepSource
Static analysis with autofix, tuned hard for low false-positive rates.
What it is
DeepSource analyses code for bugs, anti-patterns, performance issues and security risks, and can generate fix commits automatically for a meaningful proportion of findings. Its explicit design goal is a false-positive rate low enough that developers do not start ignoring the bot.
Best for
Where it is strong
- Autofix commits remove the tedious half of acting on findings.
- Low false-positive rate keeps developers engaged with the tool.
- Cheap and quick to adopt.
Where it falls short
- Narrower language coverage than SonarQube.
- Smaller vendor with less enterprise governance tooling.
- Autofix still needs review — it is not unattended.
Pricing
From $24 per user/month (Team, billed yearly)
Free tierFree tier: Free for public repositories, with 1,000 PR reviews a month; 14-day trial plus AI Review credits on paid plans.
What drives the bill: Team includes a $100 annual AI Review credit per user; Enterprise adds self-hosting and SSO on a quote.
Check current pricing on DeepSource’s siteFigures are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026. Vendors change pricing often; confirm before you commit.
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