# Biome vs CodeClimate

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Biome

| Attribute | Biome | CodeClimate |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 68.2 (68% (medium)) | 36.2 (73% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 587 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 25,952 | - |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 17,944,016 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A fast command-line tool that formats and lints JavaScript, TypeScript, and web-related file types, combining formatter and linter functionality to streamline development workflows. It is indexed under Code Quality Tools.","source":"https://biomejs.dev","question":"What is Biome?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Biome offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://biomejs.dev","question":"Is Biome free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Biome supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://biomejs.dev","question":"What platforms does Biome support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Biome can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://biomejs.dev","question":"Can Biome be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Biome is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome","question":"Is Biome open source?","confidence":0.67}]` | `[{"answer":"Helps organizational leaders measure and optimize how their software development practices are evolving with AI tools, providing data-driven insights and guidance to transform into AI-native organizations. It is indexed under Code Quality Tools.","source":"https://codeclimate.com","question":"What is CodeClimate?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CodeClimate does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 1 plan (Engagement), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://codeclimate.com","question":"How much does CodeClimate cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to CodeClimate. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://codeclimate.com","question":"What platforms does CodeClimate support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. CodeClimate can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://codeclimate.com","question":"Can CodeClimate be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for CodeClimate, including GitHub, CircleCI, eslint, prettier, rubocop, bandit, trivy and osv-scanner. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://codeclimate.com","question":"What does CodeClimate integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for CodeClimate. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as CodeClimate not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://codeclimate.com","question":"What security certifications does CodeClimate have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CodeClimate is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the EU. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://codeclimate.com","question":"Where is CodeClimate available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An all-in-one code formatter and linter built with Rust that can format code, identify issues, and improve code quality with high performance and minimal setup required. | Helps organizational leaders measure and optimize how their software development practices are evolving with AI tools, providing data-driven insights and guidance to transform into AI-native organizations. |
| features.capabilities | `{"autofix":true,"function":"linter_formatter","ci_gating":true,"deployment":"cli_local","open_source":"oss","config_model":"zero_config","impl_language":"Rust","pricing_model":"free","language_scope":"multi_language","editor_integration":true}` | `{"autofix":false,"metrics":true,"function":"quality_platform","deployment":"saas","open_source":"closed","custom_rules":false,"pricing_model":"per_dev","language_scope":"multi_language","editor_integration":false}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 70 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ESLint"},{"name":"TypeScript ESLint"},{"name":"Prettier"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"CircleCI"},{"name":"eslint"},{"name":"prettier"},{"name":"rubocop"},{"name":"bandit"},{"name":"trivy"},{"name":"osv-scanner"}]` |
| language.primary | Rust | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Open source with optional commercial support available","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://biomejs.dev","retrievedAt":"2026-10-14T22:38:11.019Z"}` | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Engagement","features":["Forward Deployed Engineers","Customized to specific tools and processes","End-to-end outcome measurement","Before and after reporting"],"description":"Custom engagement with forward-deployed engineers over 12 weeks, focused on a section of the organization with potential to scale","contactSales":true}],"sourceUrl":"https://codeclimate.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T13:07:23.199Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | quote |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.15","date":"2026-09-30T15:23:21Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.14","date":"2026-09-16T07:52:49Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.13","date":"2026-09-10T11:09:51Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.12","date":"2026-09-03T07:25:43Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.11","date":"2026-08-27T20:49:38Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.10","date":"2026-08-21T17:40:37Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.9","date":"2026-08-17T23:03:27Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.8","date":"2026-08-11T08:52:51Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.7","date":"2026-08-04T13:24:41Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.6","date":"2026-07-28T09:55:21Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.5","date":"2026-07-21T08:02:44Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.4","date":"2026-07-15T04:10:08Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.3","date":"2026-07-08T08:15:22Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.2","date":"2026-07-01T10:32:44Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.1","date":"2026-06-23T07:50:58Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/js-api%406.0.0","date":"2026-06-12T12:06:53Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/js-api@6.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.5.0","date":"2026-06-12T12:09:51Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.4.16","date":"2026-05-27T13:43:14Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.4.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.4.15","date":"2026-05-09T17:09:39Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.4.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/biomejs/biome/releases/tag/%40biomejs/biome%402.4.14","date":"2026-05-01T19:24:12Z","type":"stable","version":"@biomejs/biome@2.4.14"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40biomejs%2Fbiome&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Code Quality Tools)

| Capability | Biome | CodeClimate |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Function | Linter + formatter | Quality platform |
| Language scope | Multi-language | Multi-language |
| Implementation language | Rust | - |
| **Capability** |  |  |
| Autofix | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Config** |  |  |
| Config model | Zero-config | - |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Custom rules | - | ✗ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | CLI-local | SaaS |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Editor integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| CI / VCS gating | ✓ | - |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Code metrics | - | ✓ |
| **Performance** |  |  |
| Incremental / monorepo aware | - | - |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | OSS | Closed |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Free | Per-dev |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T14:45:10.432Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*