CodeWatchdog pricing guide details
Pricing Overview
CodeWatchdog sells AI security scans in one-time packages rather than as a subscription: 2 scans for $20, 10 scans for $90 and 20 scans for $160. Payment is in crypto (ETH, USDC, MATIC, TRX, USDT or BTC), and no account is needed. For a human audit, a Senior Dev Review starts from $499 with custom pricing, and an Enterprise Audit is offered with no published price. There is no free plan.
The model suits teams that scan before releases rather than continuously: you buy scans when you need them and nothing renews. The trade-off is that there is no monthly plan with an allowance, so teams that scan every pull request will run through packages quickly.
Plan Comparison
| Option | Price | What you get | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI scan package (2 scans) | $20 | Two AI security scans of your code | One-time, paid in crypto |
| AI scan package (10 scans) | $90 | Ten AI security scans | One-time, paid in crypto |
| AI scan package (20 scans) | $160 | Twenty AI security scans | One-time, paid in crypto |
| Senior Dev Review | From $499, custom | Senior engineers review the full codebase | Quoted per review |
| Enterprise Audit | Quote only | A full audit engagement | Quoted |
The larger packages lower the cost of each scan, so the 20-scan package is the better buy for a team that scans regularly. The Senior Dev Review is priced separately and its final amount depends on the codebase and scope, which CodeWatchdog quotes per review.
Hidden Costs and Considerations
Crypto-only payment is the main practical hurdle: finance teams that pay by card or invoice will need a crypto wallet or an internal exception. Packages do not renew, so budget for repeat purchases if you scan often. The Senior Dev Review's starting price of $499 is a floor; ask for the scope included at that price and how the custom amount is set before you commit, especially for large or multi-repository codebases.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
- Solo developer checking a launch: the 2-scan package, $20, covers a scan and a re-scan after fixes.
- Small team (5 developers) scanning before each release: the 10-scan package, $90, covers ten releases.
- Team of 20 with frequent releases: the 20-scan package, $160, plus a Senior Dev Review from $499 for a pre-launch audit of the critical path.
How CodeWatchdog Pricing Compares
| Tool | Pricing model | Entry price |
|---|---|---|
| CodeWatchdog | One-time scan packages | $20 for 2 scans |
| Snyk | Free tier, then per team | Team $25/month for up to 10 developers |
| PromptBrake | Scan pack or monthly | $99 once for 5 scans; Enterprise $499/month |
Snyk's Team plan is a monthly subscription for up to 10 developers and suits continuous scanning in CI, while CodeWatchdog's packages suit occasional, release-time scans with an optional human review. PromptBrake tests LLM endpoints rather than source code; its $99 pack of 5 scans is the closest match to CodeWatchdog's pay-as-you-go model.