Sopa ensures each pull request matches what product requested by validating code against the ticket before merge. Sourcery focuses on AI-powered code refactoring—improving readability, maintainability, and reducing complexity (initially for Python). Many teams use both: Sopa for requirement alignment at PR time, Sourcery for automated code improvements.
| Feature | Sopa | Sourcery |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Validate PR code against product ticket requirements before merge. | AI-driven code refactoring for cleaner, more maintainable code. |
| When you use it | During PR review—right before merging. | While coding in the IDE or reviewing PRs, to auto-suggest refactors. |
| What it analyzes | PR diff + product ticket context (e.g., Jira). | Code structure and patterns (mainly Python) to recommend cleaner implementations. |
| Output | Review comments and a pass/fail verdict based on acceptance criteria. | Inline suggestions, refactored code snippets, and complexity reductions. |
| Main benefit | Prevents requirement-related bugs from reaching QA/production. | Keeps codebases clean and maintainable with automated improvements. |
| Integrations | GitHub + Jira (Linear, Asana, Trello coming soon). | VS Code, PyCharm, GitHub PR comments, and CLI tools. |
| Best for | CTOs, CPOs, PMs, Tech Leads needing product–engineering alignment at PR time. | Developers (especially Python teams) aiming to reduce technical debt automatically. |
Sopa ensures the code you merge is exactly what product asked for. Sourcery keeps code clean and maintainable with AI-powered refactoring. Use both: Sopa for alignment, Sourcery for ongoing code health.
