NoctuaPulse vs SonarQube

While SonarQube focuses on code quality and basic security, NoctuaPulse provides comprehensive security coverage across your entire infrastructure.

Why Choose NoctuaPulse Over SonarQube?

Beyond Code Quality

Complete security platform covering code, containers, cloud, and infrastructure vs. SonarQube's code-only approach.

Modern Security Needs

Cloud-native security with container and infrastructure monitoring vs. SonarQube's traditional code analysis focus.

Better Usability

Intuitive dashboard with actionable insights vs. SonarQube's complex interface requiring significant configuration.

Comprehensive Integration

50+ native integrations with modern DevOps tools vs. SonarQube's limited ecosystem requiring custom plugins.

Feature Comparison

FeatureNoctuaPulseSonarQube
Security Scope
Code, Dependencies, Containers, Cloud, Infrastructure
Code quality and basic SAST only
Container Images (SCA)
Full container image and runtime scanning
No container security capabilities
Cloud (CSPM)
Multi-cloud posture management and compliance
No cloud security features
Dependency Scanning
Advanced SCA with license compliance
Basic dependency vulnerability detection
Setup Complexity
5-minute cloud setup, no maintenance
Complex self-hosted setup and maintenance
Pricing Model
Transparent per-user pricing
Per-developer licensing for advanced features
False Positives
AI-powered filtering reduces noise by 85%
High false positive rate requiring manual tuning
Modern Languages
Supports 25+ languages including modern frameworks
Good language support but slower to adopt new technologies

Pricing Comparison

$150+/developer/month

SonarQube Enterprise

Code quality and basic security only

  • Per-developer licensing
  • Self-hosted infrastructure required
  • Maintenance and updates overhead
  • Additional costs for enterprise features
  • Code analysis only
Get Started
Free + €15/user/month

NoctuaPulse

Complete security platform with per-user pricing

  • Free: 2 users, limited scans
  • Starter: €15/user/month
  • 10 users max, 10 AI AutoFixes per user
  • Business: €29/user/month
  • 50 users max, unlimited scans

Ready to make the switch?

Experience the difference with a unified security platform that actually works for developers.