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SonarQube

by Sonar

Code quality and security.

Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Sonar
Pricing
Freemium — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted, Api
Best for
Developers, Engineering Teams
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland

What is SonarQube?

SonarQube is a application security tool from Sonar. SonarQube continuously inspects code quality and security across many languages, self-hosted or cloud.

SonarQube uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to developers, engineering-teams and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include code quality + security, many languages, self-host option. Worth weighing: setup for self-host.

SonarQube pricing

Community (free)
Free
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Developer
Custom
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Pros

  • Code quality + security
  • Many languages
  • Self-host option

Cons

  • Setup for self-host

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Frequently asked questions

What is SonarQube?

SonarQube continuously inspects code quality and security across many languages, self-hosted or cloud.

How much does SonarQube cost?

SonarQube is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does SonarQube have a free trial?

SonarQube offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does SonarQube support?

SonarQube is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.