VisualCodeGrepper Alternatives

VisualCodeGrepper is described as 'VCG is an automated code security review tool that handles C/C++, Java, C#, VB and PL/SQL. It has a few features that should hopefully make it useful to anyone conducting code security reviews, particularly where time is at a premium:' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to VisualCodeGrepper for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Web-based and Visual Studio Code apps. The best VisualCodeGrepper alternative is SonarQube, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VisualCodeGrepper are Shellcheck, Cppcheck, Coverity Scan and Flawfinder.

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VCG is an automated code security review tool that handles C/C++, Java, C#, VB and PL/SQL. It has a few features that...

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VisualCodeGrepper alternatives page was last updated Jan 23, 2025
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  1. SonarQube icon

    SonarQube

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    SonarQube is an open source quality management platform, dedicated to continuously analyze and measure source code quality, from the portfolio to the method. Static code analysis is available in the "Community Edition" (free / open source) for:

    30 SonarQube alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    SonarQube screenshot 1

    SonarQube Features

    1.  Static Code Analysis
    2.  Continuous Integration
    3.  Metrics

    SonarQube VS VisualCodeGrepper

     

    • SonarQube is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to VisualCodeGrepper.

    • SonarQube is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VisualCodeGrepper.

    • SonarQube is Freemium and Open SourceVisualCodeGrepper is Free and Open Source
  2. Shellcheck icon

    Shellcheck

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    A simple tool for finding bugs in shell scripts.

    17 Shellcheck alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Vim
    • Sublime Text
    • GNU Emacs
    • Atom
    Shellcheck screenshot 1

    Shellcheck Features

    1.  Static Code Analysis
    2.  Security Testing
    3.  Metrics
    4.  Coding

    Shellcheck VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
  4. Cppcheck icon

    Cppcheck

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    Cppcheck is an static analysis tool for C/C++ code. Unlike C/C++ compilers and many other analysis tools it does not detect syntax errors in the code. Cppcheck primarily detects the types of bugs that the compilers normally do not detect.

    17 Cppcheck alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Eclipse
    Cppcheck screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  C++

    Cppcheck VS VisualCodeGrepper

     

  5. Coverity Scan

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    Coverity Scan Static Analysis allows to find and fix defects in your Java, C/C++ or C# open source project for free.

    17 Coverity Scan alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD

    Coverity Scan Features

    1.  Debugging
    2.  C++
    3.  Static Code Analysis

    Coverity Scan VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
  6. Flawfinder icon

    Flawfinder

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    Flawfinder examines C/C++ source code and reports possible security weaknesses ("flaws'') sorted by risk level. It's very useful for quickly finding and removing at least some potential security problems before a program is widely released to the public.

    13 Flawfinder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Flawfinder Features

    1.  C++

    Flawfinder VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
  7. PVS-Studio icon

    PVS-Studio

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    PVS-Studio is a static analyzer that detects errors in source code of C, C++ and C# applications. The PVS-Studio tool is intended for developers of contemporary applications and it integrates into the Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010/2012/2013 environment.

    10 PVS-Studio alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MinGW
    • Microsoft Visual Studio
    • clang
    PVS-Studio screenshot 1

    PVS-Studio Features

    1.  C-sharp
    2.  C++
    3.  Static Code Analysis

    PVS-Studio VS VisualCodeGrepper

     

    • PVS-Studio is the most popular commercial alternative to VisualCodeGrepper.

    • PVS-Studio is Paid and ProprietaryVisualCodeGrepper is Free and Open Source

  9. Splint

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    Splint is a tool for statically checking C programs for security vulnerabilities and coding mistakes. With minimal effort, Splint can be used as a better lint. If additional effort is invested adding annotations to programs, Splint can perform stronger checking than can be done...

    8 Splint alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    Last version 3.1.2 is from August 2007.

    Splint Features

    1.  Static Code Analysis
    2.  Static analysis
    3.  Coding

    Splint VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
  10. PC-lint Plus icon

    PC-lint Plus

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    PC-lint Plus is the premier static analysis tool for C and C++.

    5 PC-lint Plus alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PC-lint Plus Features

    1.  C++
    2.  Static analysis

    PC-lint Plus VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
  11. Opengrep icon

    Opengrep

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    We’re excited to introduce Opengrep, an open-source static code analysis engine built to ensure code security testing remains truly open and accessible to everyone. 🚀

    28 Opengrep alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Opengrep screenshot 1

    Opengrep Features

    1.  Static Code Analysis

    Opengrep VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
  12. Semgrep icon

    Semgrep

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    Semgrep is a fast, open-source, static analysis tool that excels at expressing code standards — without complicated queries — and surfacing bugs early at editor, commit, and CI time. Precise rules look like the code you’re searching; no more traversing abstract syntax trees or...

    28 Semgrep alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Semgrep Features

    1.  Security Testing
    2.  Static Code Analysis
    3.  Static analysis

    Semgrep VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
  13. Yetus icon

    Yetus

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    Apache Yetus is a collection of libraries and tools that enable contribution and release processes for software projects.

    10 Yetus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Yetus VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
  14. Parasoft C/C++test icon

    Parasoft C/C++test

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    Parasoft’s C/C++test is the fully-integrated software testing solution for embedded safety-critical industries. Its automated software testing capabilities are also made for today’s high-velocity Agile DevOps environments.

    19 Parasoft C/C++test alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Parasoft C/C++test Features

    1.  Ide integration
    2.  Automated code review
    3.  Security Testing
    4.  Static Code Analysis

    Parasoft C/C++test VS VisualCodeGrepper

     
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