GitHub Code Security Alternative: GeekWala vs GitHub Code Security
GitHub Code Security (part of GitHub Advanced Security) is the upgrade path for teams already using free Dependabot alerts: CodeQL code scanning, Copilot Autofix, dependency review and custom auto-triage rules, billed per active committer. If you only need dependency scanning with exploitation-aware prioritization, GeekWala covers that at flat-rate pricing.
What it actually costs: See GitHub Advanced Security Pricing 2026: The $19 + $30 Split.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GitHub Code Security | GeekWala |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability data | GitHub Advisory Database + Dependabot alerts | OSV + EPSS + CISA KEV |
| Prioritization | Severity + EPSS score per Dependabot alert (filter and sort) + custom auto-triage rules | CISA KEV first, then EPSS, then severity |
| CISA KEV flagging Key difference | No KEV field, filter or sort | Yes — labeled field on every finding |
| SAST / code scanning | CodeQL + Copilot Autofix | |
| Ecosystems | Languages supported by Dependabot (10+) | 8 |
| Automated fix PRs | Yes (Dependabot version updates) | No (guidance only) |
| Requires GitHub | Yes — GitHub-hosted repos only | No — works from any lockfile |
| Billing model | Per active committer/month | Flat-rate account pricing |
| Privacy | Code and dependency graph indexed by GitHub | Package names only, no source code |
| Price | Code Security $30/active committer/mo; Secret Protection $19/active committer/mo (billed separately) | Free tier + $12/mo or $99/yr Pro (flat-rate, unlimited projects) |
Prices as published on github.com/security/plans, verified September 8, 2026. A 10-active-committer team on Code Security alone runs ~$300/mo ($3,600/yr). GeekWala Pro is flat-rate, not per-committer — see pricing for current rates.
When to Use Each
When to use GitHub Code Security
GitHub Code Security is the right choice when:
- You are already on GitHub and want first-party CodeQL semantic code scanning
- You want Copilot Autofix suggestions alongside dependency alerts
- You need secret scanning (Secret Protection) in the same billing relationship
- Per-committer pricing is acceptable for your team size
When to use GeekWala
GeekWala is the better fit when:
- You want CISA KEV as a first-class field on every finding with a KEV-first ranking — Dependabot alerts show EPSS but can't be filtered or sorted by KEV
- You are not on GitHub, or manage repos across multiple hosts
- Flat-rate pricing beats per-active-committer billing for your team size
- You only need dependency scanning, not SAST/code scanning
Prioritization vs Bundled Platform
CISA KEV as a First-Class Field
GitHub Code Security shows a severity label and an EPSS score on each Dependabot alert, and lets you write custom auto-triage rules against them, but alerts can't be filtered or sorted by CISA KEV. GeekWala exposes CISA KEV status as its own field and ranks KEV first, then EPSS above 10% (30-day exploit probability), then severity.
Flat-Rate, Not Per-Committer
Code Security bills $30 per active committer per month — cost scales with headcount, not usage. GeekWala Pro is one flat price for the whole account.
Not Tied to GitHub
Code Security only covers GitHub-hosted repositories. GeekWala scans a lockfile from any source — GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or local.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GeekWala a replacement for GitHub Advanced Security?
Not for teams that need CodeQL semantic code scanning or Copilot Autofix — those are GitHub-native capabilities GeekWala does not offer. For dependency vulnerability scanning specifically, Dependabot alerts already show EPSS. GeekWala adds CISA KEV status and a KEV-first ranking, and Dependabot alerts can't be filtered or sorted by KEV.
Does GitHub Code Security already include Dependabot?
Dependabot security and version updates are included in the Code Security SKU, along with dependency review and custom auto-triage rules — see GeekWala vs Dependabot for the free-tier comparison.
How much does GitHub Advanced Security cost for a 10-person team?
GitHub splits Advanced Security into Secret Protection ($19/active committer/mo) and Code Security ($30/active committer/mo), billed per active committer, not per license. Both together for 10 active committers runs roughly $490/mo — prices as published on github.com/security/plans, verified September 8, 2026.
Can I use GeekWala alongside GitHub Code Security?
Yes. Many teams keep Code Security for CodeQL and Dependabot automation, and add GeekWala for EPSS/KEV-based triage across ecosystems or repos outside GitHub.
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No credit card required. Flat-rate pricing, EPSS + CISA KEV on every finding.