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reviewer1689996 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Beneficial testing tool, helps developer become sharper, and makes software more secure
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution can verify vulnerabilities, code smells, and hotspots. It makes the software more secure and it helps make a junior or novice developer sharper."
  • "The software testing tool capability could improve. It does not always integrate well. You have to use a specific plugin and the plugin does not always go in Apple's applications."

What is our primary use case?

I use SonarQube for testing software.

What is most valuable?

The solution can verify vulnerabilities, code smells, and hotspots. It makes the software more secure and it helps make a junior or novice developer sharper.

What needs improvement?

The software testing tool capability could improve. It does not always integrate well. You have to use a specific plugin and the plugin does not always go in Apple's applications.

In the next release, they should add the ability to analyze containers.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SonarQube for approximately three years.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have mostly software developers using this solution are there are approximately 50 using it.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Snyk and it is more catered to a different audience than SolarQube.SolarQube is more for software developers.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward, especially with the new Docker implementation.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of the solution myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The process of purchasing the solution could improve.

What other advice do I have?

This solution is a good static test tool for developers. It helps keep the maintainability and security of software.

I rate SonarQube an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1587588 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Works fine and provides good value for money
Pros and Cons
  • "It is working fine. It provides a good value for money."
  • "One thing to improve would be the integration. There is a steep learning curve to get it integrated."

What is our primary use case?

We use it as a gatekeeper for our external developers to follow the rules. If they don't comply with the rules within the source code, they cannot commit. 

What is most valuable?

It is working fine. It provides good value for money.

What needs improvement?

One thing to improve would be the integration. There is a steep learning curve to get it integrated.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for maybe two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is definitely scalable. Currently, we have six users.

How are customer service and technical support?

We didn't contact them.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

This was our first one.

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is okay. It is not too difficult. It probably took a couple of hours.

One developer is enough for its deployment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We pay €10 per month for this solution, which is good. It provides good value for money.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate SonarQube a nine out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1192836 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of consultory at a non-tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reseller
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?

We use SonarQube for testing, reviewing, and ensuring the quality of application code.

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.

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
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Senior Solutions Architec at OSENTERPRISE SAC
Real User
Installation straightforward, stable, and reliable
Pros and Cons
  • "The stability is good."
  • "The solution could improve by having better-consulting services."

What is our primary use case?

We are using this solution to check and monitor application code to ensure security quality.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution has helped us mitigate problems in applications before they were a bigger issue.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by having better-consulting services.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SonarQube within the last 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is good.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was straightforward, we have an internal team that does it.

What about the implementation team?

We have a team in our organization that does the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of the solution could be reduced.

What other advice do I have?

I rate SonarQube a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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