Tool profile
GitClear: cost, fit and limits
GitClear is a code analytics platform that measures engineering output at the line level, tags code to the AI model that wrote it, compares AI-assisted and human-authored work and reports durable change through a metric called Diff Delta, sold per contributor with a free Starter plan.
What to know first
GitClear offers four tiers: Starter is free, Pro is $14.95 per contributor per month on annual billing or $29 monthly, Elite is $24.95 or $39, and Enterprise is $34.95 or $49. The tiers differ by repository count, data window, monthly AI Data Deep Dives and refresh rate. Users who only view reports are not charged. The security page states ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2.
GitClear at a glance
| Maker | Not stated on the vendor pages, Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | $14.95 per contributor per month billed annually for Pro |
| API access | Yes |
| Category | Best AI Engineering Analytics Software in 2026, rank 4 of 13 |
| Website | gitclear.com |
Who GitClear is best for
Teams running several coding assistants
Line-level attribution covers Claude, Copilot, Cursor, Codex, Augment and Gemini API output, so a lead can compare assistants on the same codebase.
Quality-minded engineering managers
AI hotspot directories flag folders where AI-assisted code coincides with higher defect and duplication rates, which points reviewers at specific places.
Budget-limited organizations
Pro at $14.95 annual is the lowest printed paid entry price in this category, and viewers are not charged, so the cost follows contributors only.
GitClear plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | Up to 3 repositories, a 6-month analysis window, 3 AI Data Deep Dives a month, up to 2,000 commits and 150 pull requests. |
| Pro | $14.95 per contributor per month annual; $29.00 monthly | Up to 25 repositories, a 3-year window, 10 Deep Dives a month, up to 150,000 commits and 50,000 pull requests, refreshed every 12 hours. |
| Elite | $24.95 per contributor per month annual; $39.00 monthly | Up to 250 repositories, a 5,500-day window, 50 Deep Dives a month, up to 450,000 commits and a 4-hour data refresh. |
| Enterprise | $34.95 per contributor per month annual; $49.00 monthly | Unlimited repositories and data, 200 Deep Dives a month, hourly refresh and on-prem options for GitHub Enterprise, GitLab CE/EE and Bitbucket Server. |
Checked November 2026.
What GitClear does
- Line-level attribution
- Each line is tagged to the model that wrote it, across Claude, Copilot, Cursor, Codex, Augment and Gemini APIs. That makes it possible to ask which assistant produced code that was later rewritten.
- AI hotspot directories
- The tool marks folders where AI-assisted code coincides with raised defect and duplication rates. Reviewers can use the list to decide where to add tests or tighten review rules.
- Cohort comparison
- AI-assisted and human-authored work are shown side by side with significance flags, so a manager sees whether a gap is large enough to act on.
- Diff Delta
- A measure of durable change that treats moves and renames as preserved lineage. It is meant to count lasting work instead of raw lines, and its definition is the vendor's own.
- Databricks pipelines
- According to the homepage, data stays in the customer's Databricks account, which suits organizations that already centralize analytics there, for teams that do not want engineering data copied into a separate analytics warehouse.
How GitClear handles your data
The security page states ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type 1 and 2, although the homepage SOC 2 badge text is inconsistent. Data is hosted in Seattle, United States, in a data center run by Digital Fortress. A cached-code setting offers no cache, up to two weeks by default, or up to three months. Data from disconnected repositories is purged within one business day and all data is removed on cancellation. The pages read do not state whether customer code trains any model.
Where GitClear falls short in practice
- Starter is capped tightly. The free plan covers 3 repositories, 2,000 commits, 150 pull requests and a 6-month window. A company with a monorepo or a long history will outgrow it quickly.
- On-prem only at the top. On-prem deployment for GitHub Enterprise, GitLab CE/EE and Bitbucket Server appears on Enterprise only, which starts at $34.95 annual per contributor, so teams with firewalled source control need the top tier to run it in-house.
- Add-on price not published. A Data Insights Program add-on is offered on Pro, Elite and Enterprise with no price stated. Enterprise also carries a demo call to action instead of self-serve checkout.
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GitClear: common questions
How does GitClear tell AI-written code from human code?
GitClear tags each line to the model that wrote it, with support for Claude, Copilot, Cursor, Codex, Augment and Gemini API output, then compares AI-assisted and human-authored work with significance flags. The pages read do not describe the detection method in detail, so test it on a repository you know.
Is GitClear free?
Starter is free, with up to 3 repositories, a 6-month analysis window, 3 AI Data Deep Dives a month, up to 2,000 commits and up to 150 pull requests. Paid plans start with Pro at $14.95 per contributor per month on annual billing, or $29 on monthly billing.
Where does GitClear host customer data?
The security page states a data center in Seattle, United States, operated by Digital Fortress. A cached-code setting lets a customer choose no cache, up to two weeks or up to three months. Data from disconnected repositories is purged within one business day and everything is removed on cancellation.
Who pays for seats at GitClear?
The pricing page says you pay only for the contributors you want to measure and that users who view reports are not charged. That differs from tools that bill every member of a team, and it can lower cost when only managers read the dashboards.
Which GitClear plan allows on-prem?
Enterprise lists an on-prem option for GitHub Enterprise, GitLab CE/EE and Bitbucket Server. It is $34.95 per contributor per month annual or $49 monthly, with unlimited repositories and data, 200 Deep Dives a month and hourly data refresh. It uses a request-a-demo call to action.