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| Feature | Self-Hosted Developer Edition | SonarCloud (Paid) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Yes (Install on your VPC) | No (SaaS, subscription) | | Data Privacy | Full control (air-gapped) | Data resides on SonarCloud | | CI/CD Build Minutes | Unlimited (your hardware) | Metered | | Branch Analysis | Yes | Yes |
A: Yes. SonarSource offers the "SonarQube Developer Edition" free for qualifying startups via platforms like GitHub Education or directly via their Startup Program. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. SonarQube, SonarSource, and their product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Always refer to the official SonarSource licensing documentation for legal terms. sonarqube developer edition license key
Introduction: Why the Developer Edition? In the fast-paced world of DevOps, code quality and security are non-negotiable. SonarQube has emerged as the industry standard for Continuous Code Inspection. However, navigating SonarQube’s licensing tiers—Community, Developer, Enterprise, and Data Center—can be confusing. | Feature | Self-Hosted Developer Edition | SonarCloud
A: They remain, but Branch analysis stops. You will only see the main branch as if you were using Community Edition. In the fast-paced world of DevOps, code quality