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Apache Maven vs distcc
Both stand on build automation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Apache Maven for Java projects that benefit from POM-based builds, dependency handling, and plugin extensions. Look elsewhere if a project’s structure cannot be reorganized to fit Maven’s opinionated layout. Builds of untrusted code also need isolation.
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Choose distcc if you want a free way to distribute C-family compilation across machines and can manage the participating hosts. Look elsewhere if you need automatic work allocation or cannot accommodate its stated trust and network security model.
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| Apache Maven | distcc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Apache Maven | Not published |
| Website | maven.apache.org | distcc.org |
| On build automation software | #2 of 42 | #6 of 42 |
Apache Maven: what it does well
- Free to use under Apache License 2.0.
- Manages transitive dependencies and automatic updates.
- Builds JARs, WARs, and distributions from project metadata.
- Generates dependency lists and unit test reports.
- Supports offline installation and private registry authentication.
What to know first
- Maven 3.10 and later requires JDK 8 or above to run.
- Unusual project layouts may limit Maven features.
- Untrusted builds require isolation under Maven’s security model.
distcc: what it does well
- Distributes four C-family languages across networked machines.
- Works with GNU Make, SCons, and other parallel build tools.
- Supports different processors and operating systems with appropriate cross-compilers.
- GCC is fully supported.
- SSH connections are authenticated and encrypted.
What to know first
- TCP transmissions are not encrypted or signed.
- It does not automatically select the best work distribution.
- Clients and servers trust each other, and reachable clients can run commands as distccd.
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