Core
$29.00 /mo
Per developer seat, monthly
- Included scope
- Offline review, seven languages, MCP and REST
Beacon
● Identity checkedLocal review of AI-generated code · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Beacon reviews coding-agent diffs locally for exposed secrets and patterns such as injection, authorization problems and unsafe deserialization. It advertises IDE, MCP, CLI and REST access with configurable severity rules.
- Category
- Local review of AI-generated code
- Free access
- Fourteen-day Core trial with no card required; free installation does not establish a permanent free review plan.
- API access
- Core advertises MCP server and REST API alongside IDE and CLI interfaces.
Is Beacon right for you?
A good fit for
Relevant to developers adding another review layer to AI-written code while retaining tests and human security review.
Before you choose
Core $29/seat/month includes seven languages and unmetered reviews/files; annual billing advertises 20% savings. Enterprise uses custom terms for self-hosting, audit logs and roles. Pricing marks SOC 2 Type II and SLA as Enterprise despite broader footer wording; confirm contract. Speed examples and automatic fixes are demonstrations, not measured results. Local analysis does not prove vulnerability coverage or safe output. No code scan, installation or fix tested.
Workflow and handoff
Test on a disposable diff with known findings, inspect every proposed fix, and keep independent security checks in the release process.
Pricing and practical limits
Core $29/seat/month includes seven languages and unmetered reviews/files; annual billing advertises 20% savings. Enterprise uses custom terms for self-hosting, audit logs and roles. Pricing marks SOC 2 Type II and SLA as Enterprise despite broader footer wording; confirm contract. Speed examples and automatic fixes are demonstrations, not measured results. Local analysis does not prove vulnerability coverage or safe output. No code scan, installation or fix tested.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Beacon reviews coding-agent diffs locally for exposed secrets and patterns such as injection, authorization problems and unsafe deserialization. It advertises IDE, MCP, CLI and REST access with configurable severity rules. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Core $29/seat/month includes seven languages and unmetered reviews/files; annual billing advertises 20% savings. Enterprise uses custom terms for self-hosting, audit logs and roles. Pricing marks SOC 2 Type II and SLA as Enterprise despite broader footer wording; confirm contract. Speed examples and automatic fixes are demonstrations, not measured results. Local analysis does not prove vulnerability coverage or safe output. No code scan, installation or fix tested. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Beacon pricing & plans
Enterprise
Not listed
Custom volume and contractual terms
- Included scope
- Self-hosting and team governance
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Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Beacon used for?
Beacon reviews coding-agent diffs locally for exposed secrets and patterns such as injection, authorization problems and unsafe deserialization. It advertises IDE, MCP, CLI and REST access with configurable severity rules.
Does Beacon have a free plan?
Fourteen-day Core trial with no card required; free installation does not establish a permanent free review plan.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Beacon cost?
The listed monthly price is $29.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Beacon through an API?
Core advertises MCP server and REST API alongside IDE and CLI interfaces.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Core $29/seat/month includes seven languages and unmetered reviews/files; annual billing advertises 20% savings. Enterprise uses custom terms for self-hosting, audit logs and roles. Pricing marks SOC 2 Type II and SLA as Enterprise despite broader footer wording; confirm contract. Speed examples and automatic fixes are demonstrations, not measured results. Local analysis does not prove vulnerability coverage or safe output. No code scan, installation or fix tested.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
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