CodeScan
Static code analysis tools
Static application security testing (SAST) software
DevSecOps software
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What is CodeScan
CodeScan is a static analysis and SAST product focused on identifying security vulnerabilities, code quality issues, and compliance risks in source code, with a strong emphasis on Salesforce development (Apex, Visualforce, Lightning) and related ecosystems. It is used by development and security teams to run automated scans in CI/CD pipelines and during code review to prevent issues from reaching production. The product provides rule-based findings, reporting, and workflow integrations intended to support DevSecOps practices. It differentiates primarily through Salesforce-specific rulesets and packaging for Salesforce-centric delivery workflows.
Salesforce-specific rule coverage
CodeScan is designed around Salesforce languages and metadata, which can reduce false positives compared with general-purpose analyzers when scanning Apex and related components. It includes rules aligned to common Salesforce security and quality concerns, helping teams standardize checks across projects. This focus is useful for organizations where Salesforce is a primary application platform rather than one of many codebases.
CI/CD and PR integrations
CodeScan is commonly deployed as part of automated build and pull/merge request workflows to provide early feedback to developers. Integrations with source control and pipeline tooling support gating and trend tracking across branches. This makes it practical for teams implementing DevSecOps controls without relying solely on manual review.
Actionable reporting and governance
The product provides dashboards and reports that help teams track issue types, severity, and remediation progress over time. Policy and quality gate concepts support consistent enforcement across teams and repositories. These capabilities help security and engineering leaders operationalize SAST findings beyond one-off scans.
Narrower outside Salesforce
Organizations with diverse technology stacks may find CodeScan less comprehensive for non-Salesforce languages compared with broader static analysis platforms. Teams may need additional tools to cover backend, mobile, or infrastructure-as-code scanning requirements. This can increase toolchain complexity for enterprise-wide application security programs.
Rule tuning and triage effort
Like most SAST tools, CodeScan can require configuration, rule tuning, and baseline management to keep findings relevant. Initial scans on mature codebases may generate a large volume of issues that require prioritization and workflow changes. Ongoing success often depends on disciplined triage and developer enablement.
Workflow fit varies by org
Some teams may need custom mapping of severities, policies, and exceptions to align with internal risk frameworks and release processes. If an organization’s SDLC uses nonstandard branching, packaging, or approval steps, integrations may require additional setup and maintenance. Reporting and governance needs can also outgrow default configurations in larger, multi-team environments.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-per-codeblock subscription (usage-based) / editor-plugin licenses
Pricing details:
- CodeScan Cloud & Self-Hosted: Licensed per “code block” (a code block = 40,000 lines of Apex and/or Visualforce). A single code block is listed at $2,800/year. Unlimited scans and projects within the licensed limits; yearly subscription. Contact sales for custom/volume pricing and onboarding fees.
- Editor plugins (CodeScan for Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code): $30/month (each).
Free tier/trial: 30-day product trial available (cloud/self-hosted/editor plugins). Editor plugins also advertise a free trial/try option.
Example costs:
- 1 code block (≤40,000 lines) — $2,800/year
- 2 code blocks (≤80,000 lines) — $5,600/year
- CodeScan for VSCode / IntelliJ / Eclipse — $30/month
Discount/options: Custom/volume pricing available via contact; possible one-time onboarding fee for new customers.
