Livegrep
Livegrep — Fast, real-time regex code search engine for large monorepos with browser-based navigation.
Our Verdict
Still one of the fastest code search tools for regex, but Sourcegraph or Zoekt offer more modern options.
Pros
- Sub-second regex search across massive codebases
- Browser UI responsive enough for interactive exploration
- Open source with proven use at Stripe and others
- No AI dependency, just reliable regex matching
Cons
- Self-hosting and indexing setup is nontrivial
- Regex-only means no semantic or AST-level understanding
- UI feels dated compared to Sourcegraph
- Project activity has slowed in recent years
When to Use Livegrep
Good fit if you need
- Running sub-second regex search across multi-million-line codebases
- Building internal code search tools for large engineering orgs
- Replacing slow git grep with real-time indexed code search
- Indexing and searching cross-repository code patterns instantly
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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