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Polyspace

What Polyspace is
Polyspace is software for analyzing C, C++, and Ada code. Its listed capabilities include security analysis, custom rules, IDE support, and CI/CD support, so it can fit into development workflows using those languages. It supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with deployment available both on premises and in the cloud. The product is from MathWorks, a company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. Polyspace is paid software: pricing is available on request, and a 30-day trial is offered. There is no free plan. Teams can consider the trial to evaluate whether its language coverage, analysis features, and deployment options suit their development environment before requesting pricing.
Who it suits
Polyspace may suit teams working with C, C++, or Ada that want security analysis and support for IDE and CI/CD workflows. Its on-premises and cloud deployment options may also matter to organizations with different hosting preferences.
What it does well
- Supports C, C++, and Ada.
- Includes security analysis and custom rules.
- Supports IDE and CI/CD workflows.
- Available on Linux, macOS, Windows, and web.
- Offers both on-premises and cloud deployment.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Pricing requires a request.
- The trial lasts 30 days.
Limits
Polyspace has no free plan. Continued use follows a paid model with pricing available on request after the 30-day trial.
Getting started
- Open the Polyspace website
- Choose the 30-day trial option
- Select a supported platform: Linux, macOS, Windows or web
- Connect Polyspace with your IDE or CI/CD workflow
- Select on-premises or cloud deployment
- Request pricing for continued paid use
Verdict
Polyspace brings code analysis and development workflow support together for teams using C, C++, or Ada. Buyers should weigh its deployment options against the need to request pricing and the lack of a free plan.
Questions
Is Polyspace free?
No. Polyspace is paid software and has no free plan, but a 30-day trial is offered.
Which languages does Polyspace support?
Its listed language support covers C, C++ and Ada.
Where can Polyspace run?
Polyspace is available on Linux, macOS, Windows and the web.
Does Polyspace support development workflows?
Yes. It lists IDE support, CI/CD support, security analysis and custom rules.
Can Polyspace be deployed on premises?
Yes. Deployment is available both on premises and in the cloud.
Who makes Polyspace?
Polyspace is made by MathWorks, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA.
Facts from Polyspace's own pages
- Founded
- 1984 · mathworks.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Natick, Massachusetts, USA · mathworks.com, 4 Oct 2026
Where Polyspace stands on Freedom251
- C and C++ Static Analysis Tools#23 of 25
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