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CppDepend vs Frama-C

Both stand on c and c++ static analysis tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CppDepend

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

CppDepend combines code visualization, extensive rules, metrics, integrations, and technical-debt tracking in one self-hosted platform. Its paid license and expiration terms should be checked against project and team needs.

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Frama-C

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Frama-C offers several complementary analysis approaches for C, from runtime-error detection to contract-based proof and runtime checking. Its limitations around recursion, sequential analysis, and annotation translation matter when choosing which plug-ins fit a codebase.

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The facts

CppDependFrama-C
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsLinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planCppDepend Developer / DevOps license: $599 per seat, paid onceNot published
Plans published1None
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecppdepend.comframa-c.com
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CppDepend: what it does well

  • Supports C, C++, Java, and Rust
  • More than 80 code metrics
  • Over 450 listed rules
  • Multiple IDE and CI/CD integrations
  • 14-day full-featured trial

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • License expires on its stated date
  • Paid license starts at $599, paid once

Frama-C: what it does well

  • Free and available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Eva reports supported possible runtime errors.
  • WP checks ACSL contracts across possible executions.
  • Analyzers can combine results sequentially or in parallel.
  • Plug-in development can extend or modify analyses.

What to know first

  • Eva analyzes sequential code only.
  • Eva does not support recursive calls.
  • Some ACSL constructs cannot be translated by E-ACSL.
  • Some specialized plug-ins are separate or proprietary.

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