Collaborator
The most comprehensive peer code and document review tool.
Overview
Collaborator by SmartBear is a code and document review tool that helps teams ensure quality before shipping their products. It supports a wide range of version control systems and allows for detailed reviews of source code, design documents, requirements, and test plans. Collaborator is designed to help teams catch bugs early, enforce standards, and ensure compliance with detailed audit trails.
✨ Key Features
- Review source code, documents, images, and diagrams
- Support for 11 SCMs including Git, SVN, Perforce, and TFS
- Customizable review workflows and checklists
- Electronic signatures for compliance
- Detailed reporting and audit trails
- Integration with IDEs and DevOps tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Ability to review documents and other artifacts alongside code
- Strong focus on compliance and auditability with features like electronic signatures
- Broad support for many version control systems
- Highly customizable workflows
Unique Value: Provides a single tool for teams to conduct peer reviews of all development artifacts—not just code—with the formal processes and audit trails required for enterprise compliance.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Enterprise peer review
- Compliance and audit trail management
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small teams looking for a lightweight, free, or simple code review tool.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike many code-centric tools, Collaborator's strength is its ability to handle reviews for a wide range of materials (requirements, design docs, test plans) and its robust support for compliance workflows.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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