At a Glance
| Feature | CodeReviewr | Manual Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Review Time | Minutes | Hours to days |
| Availability | 24/7 | Business hours |
| Cost per Review | $0.25-$1.50 | $25-100+ |
| Consistency | Varies by reviewer | |
| Security Checks | Inconsistent | |
| In-depth knowledge |
Deep Dive Comparison
Understanding the key differences in speed, cost, quality, and developer experience.
CodeReviewr:
Reviews complete in minutes, available 24/7. No waiting for teammates across time zones or during off-hours.
Manual Reviews:
Typical turnaround of several hours to days. Limited to business hours and reviewer availability.
CodeReviewr:
$0.25-$1.50 per typical PR review (varies by size). Pay only for what you use, no subscriptions or minimum commitments.
Manual Reviews:
$25-100+ per review based on developer time. Hidden costs in context switching and workflow interruptions.
CodeReviewr:
Consistent standards every time. Always checks for security issues, best practices, and code quality.
Manual Reviews:
Quality varies by reviewer mood, experience, and focus. Easy to miss subtle bugs or security issues.
CodeReviewr:
No context switching. Get feedback instantly without waiting. Focus on coding, not coordination.
Manual Reviews:
Requires interrupting teammates. Creates bottlenecks. Forces developers to context switch between tasks.
When to Use Each
- Initial code review before human review
- Solo developers and small teams
- Side projects and open source
- Fast-paced development cycles
- Security and quality baseline checks
- Learning and improving code quality
- Final approval before deployment
- Complex architectural decisions
- Domain-specific business logic
- Team knowledge sharing
- Critical production systems
- Mentoring junior developers
Pro Tip: Use CodeReviewr for fast, consistent baseline reviews, then supplement with human reviews for critical changes. Get the best of both worlds.