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
| Feature | NoctuaPulse | SonarQube |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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
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