Cppcheck

Cppcheck is ranked #9 of 38 in static analysis tools on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

Cppcheck plans and pricing

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Open-source Free Free to download and use · Core static analysis functionality cppcheck.com · 3 Oct 2026

Project Not published Contact for a tailored quotation Minimum 5 users · One Git repository with submodules · Users counted as repository authors · No air-gapped environments cppcheck.com · 3 Oct 2026

Individual Not published Contact for a tailored quotation Standard support · No CI/CD integration · No air-gapped environments cppcheck.com · 3 Oct 2026

Enterprise Not published Contact for a tailored quotation Unlimited repositories · Supports CI/CD, virtual machines, containers, and air-gapped environments · Enterprise support portal cppcheck.com · 3 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Languages supported: 2
Custom rules: Yes
Security rules: Yes
IDE support: ide
CI support: Yes

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Cppcheck

Purpose: Cppcheck is a static analysis tool for C and C++ code that detects bugs, undefined behavior, and dangerous coding constructs.
Non-standard syntax: The tool can analyze C/C++ code with non-standard syntax commonly found in embedded projects.
C++ standards: Cppcheck fully supports C++11, C++14, and C++17, and partially supports C++20.
Integrations: The site lists integrations with Visual Studio, VSCode, Keil, Eclipse, CLion, Qt Creator, and C++ Builder.
Bug hunting: Its “Soundy” bug-hunting mode is intended to help identify hard-to-find bugs discovered during testing.
Safety standards: Premium supports MISRA C:2023 and C:2025, MISRA C++ 2008 and 2023, and AUTOSAR C++ 2014, with compliance reports available for supported standards.
Security standards: Cppcheck Premium supports CERT C 2016, CERT C++ 2016, and CWE Top 25 compliance checking.
Certification: Cppcheck Premium is TÜV SÜD certified for safety-critical development, with coverage including IEC 61508, ISO 26262, EN 50128, EN 50657, and EN 50716.
Deployment limits: The Individual license does not support CI environments, virtual machines, or containers; Enterprise supports those environments and air-gapped use.
Support: Enterprise includes onboarding and configuration support and access to an enterprise support portal; Project includes onboarding support and prioritized second-line support.
Trial: The site offers a three-week free trial with no credit card or commitments required.
Intended users: The company describes Cppcheck Premium licensing for individual developers, teams, and large organizations, including safety-critical industries.
Founded: 2021
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Price from: Free

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Best Static Analysis Tools in 2026#9 of 38
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cppcheck.com· checked 3 Oct 2026
cppcheck.com/plans-pricing· checked 3 Oct 2026
cppcheck.com/security· checked 3 Oct 2026
cppcheck.com/safety· checked 3 Oct 2026