Best C and C++ Static Analysis Tools in 2026
Updated
In short: CodeChecker is ranked #1 of 19 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Semgrep Code and Qodana. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Semgrep Code. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Qodana at $5/mo.
19 c and c++ static analysis tools ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Memory defect detection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CodeChecker | 8.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 2 | Semgrep Code | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $30/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | Qodana | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 |  Clang Static Analyzer | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | Understand | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8343.33/mo | Yes | 100 /user/mo | — | View |
| 6 | PVS-Studio | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 7 |  Infer | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | GitHub CodeQL | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $30/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 |  CBMC | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | Flawfinder | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 |  Frama-C | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 |  TrustInSoft Analyzer | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 13 |  Ultimate Automizer | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 | CppDepend | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 15 |  CPAchecker | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 16 |  Astrée | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 17 | LDRA Tool Suite | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 18 |  Imagix 4D | 4.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 19 |  SeaHorn | 4.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which c and c++ static analysis tool is ranked first on Inferse?
CodeChecker is ranked #1 of 19 with a score of 8.2. Semgrep Code is second and Qodana third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 19 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Qodana has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.