Coverity
Static code analysis tools
Secure code review software
Static application security testing (SAST) software
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What is Coverity
Coverity is a static analysis and SAST product used to identify security vulnerabilities and quality defects in source code before release. It is typically used by development and application security teams to scan codebases, triage findings, and enforce secure coding policies within CI/CD workflows. The product emphasizes deep analysis for complex languages (notably C/C++) and provides workflow features for managing findings across large engineering organizations.
Deep analysis for C/C++
Coverity is widely used for static analysis of C and C++ codebases where memory safety and concurrency defects are common. It supports detection of issues such as buffer overflows, null dereferences, resource leaks, and race conditions. This makes it a fit for embedded, automotive, industrial, and other safety- or security-sensitive software environments.
Scales to large codebases
The platform is designed for enterprise-scale scanning and centralized management of findings across teams and repositories. It supports multi-project governance, role-based workflows, and reporting that helps standardize remediation processes. This is useful when multiple products or business units need consistent policies and visibility.
CI/CD and developer workflows
Coverity integrates with common build systems and CI pipelines to run scans as part of automated quality gates. It provides mechanisms to assign, track, and suppress findings with auditability, supporting secure code review processes. These capabilities help teams operationalize SAST within DevSecOps practices rather than treating it as a periodic audit activity.
Setup and tuning effort
Initial configuration often requires build capture, environment alignment, and rule tuning to match the project’s languages and frameworks. Teams typically need to invest time in baselining and triage to reduce noise and establish actionable policies. This can slow early adoption compared with lighter-weight analyzers.
Triage workload for findings
Like many SAST tools, results can include false positives or low-priority issues that require human review. Large legacy codebases may generate substantial backlogs, and remediation prioritization becomes a process challenge. Organizations may need dedicated AppSec support and clear SLAs to keep findings manageable.
Licensing and platform complexity
Enterprise SAST deployments commonly involve multiple components (server, analysis engines, integrations) and associated administration. Licensing is typically commercial and may be harder to justify for smaller teams or projects with limited security budgets. Ongoing maintenance (upgrades, integration changes, scanner performance) can require specialized expertise.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coverity SAST (commercial) | Custom pricing — contact sales | Enterprise SAST (static application security testing); on-premises and cloud deployment options; vendor requires a tailored quote (no public price tiers listed on official site). |
| Coverity Scan (open-source service) | $0 for qualifying open-source projects | Hosted Coverity Scan service is offered free to qualifying open-source projects (sign-up/registration required). |
| Code Sight (IDE plugin / developer tools) | Pricing not publicly listed — contact sales | Code Sight Standard Edition is available with a 30-day free trial (per Synopsys press release); standalone or included in some Synopsys offerings — commercial pricing is quoted via sales. |
Seller details
Synopsys, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California, USA
1986
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