Surmado Code Review
Automated Code Reviews for Github Teams and Vibe Coders
Our take on Surmado Code Review
A cost-effective automated PR reviewer for GitHub teams, especially solo devs and small teams shipping daily.
Good for
- Solo developers on GitHub
- Small teams (2-10) shipping daily PRs
- Founders who code and vibe-coders
Consider first
- GitLab or Bitbucket shops
- Enterprises needing deep AI code generation
- Teams requiring AI-authored code review at scale
Strengths
- 100x cheaper per-review than Claude Code Review ($15/100 PRs vs ~$15 per PR)
- Reviews anchored to custom STANDARDS.MD, not generic rules
- No per-seat pricing—one setup user covers the entire team
- Human reviewer brief reduces duplicate effort in final review
Trade-offs
- No GitLab or Bitbucket support
- Limited third-party review volume available
- Cannot replace human judgment—designed as first-pass automation only
Details
Frequently asked questions
What does Surmado Code Review do?
Surmado provides automated code reviews for GitHub, catching bugs on every PR. $15/month per developer. Best for engineering teams.
Is Surmado Code Review free?
Surmado Code Review is a paid tool starting at $15.
What category is Surmado Code Review?
Surmado Code Review is an AI tool in the Code category.
How does this differ from Claude Code Review?
Claude charges $15–$25 per PR with no standards customization. Surmado costs $15/month for 100 PRs, includes STANDARDS.MD enforcement, data contract checks, and human reviewer briefs.
Is code stored or used to train AI models?
No. Diffs are sent to the LLM at review time only and not retained. We use Anthropic and OpenAI APIs under their commercial data use restrictions.
Can it work with GitLab or Bitbucket?
Not currently. Surmado Code Review supports GitHub organizations and user accounts only.