How is MicroReview different from CodeRabbit?

MicroReview adds a 0-100 risk score per PR, merge blocking on critical findings, a dedicated GitHub Checks API integration with inline annotations, and hardcoded secret detection across 13 patterns. It also starts free and scales to $19/mo per repo vs CodeRabbit's higher per-seat pricing.

Does MicroReview work with private repositories?

Yes. MicroReview works with both public and private repositories on GitHub and GitLab. The GitHub App requests only the minimum permissions needed: read access to code for PR diffs and write access to post review comments and check runs.

What programming languages does MicroReview support?

AI bug detection and secret scanning work on any language. Deep static analysis rules including naming conventions, Spring Boot patterns, and validation checks are available for Java, TypeScript, and Python today with more language-specific rule sets coming soon.

Is my source code sent to AI?

Only the changed lines (diff hunks) from your pull request are sent to the AI, not your entire codebase. Code is sent over HTTPS, is not used to train models, and is retained by the AI provider for at most 30 days for abuse monitoring before deletion.

How much does MicroReview cost?

MicroReview starts free with 2 repos and 50 reviews per month. The Pro plan is $19/mo per repo with unlimited reviews and AI bug detection. The Team plan is $15/mo per repo for 5+ repos with analytics, SSO, and config inheritance.

Honest Comparison

MicroReview vs CodeRabbit

Both tools use AI to review pull requests. The difference? MicroReview charges per repo instead of per seat, adds risk scoring and merge blocking, and starts free forever.

Save $7,956/year with MicroReview

A team of 10 developers working on 3 repos pays $57/mo with MicroReview vs $720/mo with CodeRabbit.

Feature	MicroReview	🐰CodeRabbit
Pricing model	Per repo	Per seat
Starting price	$19/repo/mo	$24/seat/mo
Cost for 10 devs, 3 repos	$57/mo	$720/mo
Free tier	2 repos, 50 reviews/mo forever	14-day trial only
Risk score per PR (0-100)
Merge blocking via Checks API
Secret detection patterns	13 built-in	Via external linters
AI bug detection
SAST security scanning
Auto-fix suggestions
PR walkthrough summary
Inline GitHub annotations
Setup time	30 seconds	5+ minutes
GitHub & GitLab support
Custom rules (.microreview.yml)		Limited
Incremental reviews
Self-hosted option	Roadmap	Enterprise only

Why teams choose MicroReview over CodeRabbit

Per-repo pricing saves money

CodeRabbit charges $24 per developer per month. MicroReview charges $19 per repo. For growing teams, the savings multiply fast.

Risk scoring blocks risky merges

Every PR gets a 0-100 risk score. Set a threshold and MicroReview automatically blocks high-risk merges via GitHub Checks API.

Built-in secret detection

13 patterns detect API keys, tokens, and credentials in your code. No external tools needed. CodeRabbit relies on third-party linters.

Free tier that lasts forever

2 repos and 50 reviews per month, free forever. CodeRabbit only offers a 14-day trial, then you must pay.

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