We use SonarQube for testing, reviewing, and ensuring the quality of application code.
Director of consultory at a non-tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Straightforward installation, stable, and effective code analysis
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the analysis and detection of issues within the application code."
- "The solution could improve by providing more advanced technologies."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the analysis and detection of issues within the application code.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by providing more advanced technologies.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution within the last 12 months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The SonarQube is stable.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of this solution is more expensive than competitors. However, it works better than competitors.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I rate SonarQube an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: reseller

Senior Architect Information Security & Privacy at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Protection That Detects Bugs and Provides Code Security
Pros and Cons
- "I would like to see SonarQube implement a good amount of improvements to the product's security features. Another aspect of SonarQube that could be improved is the search functionality."
What needs improvement?
I would like to see SonarQube implement a good amount of improvements to the product's security features. Another aspect of SonarQube that could be improved is the search functionality.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of SonarQube is good. The number of people required for deployment and maintenance depends on our requirements for different client projects.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We purchased the solution; it's not on a monthly or annual contract.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten with ten being the best, I would rate this product around an 8. If SonarQube makes some improvements with the security features, I would also probably use the product much more.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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