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OpenCover vs SimpleCov
Both stand on code coverage tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid
Visit OpenCover Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
SimpleCov offers configurable Ruby coverage reports, test mapping, and threshold gates. Its startup order requirement matters, and JRuby users should note the line-coverage-only limit.
Visit SimpleCovThe facts
| OpenCover | SimpleCov | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | OpenCover contributors | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On code coverage tools | #9 of 10 | #5 of 10 |
OpenCover: what it does well
SimpleCov: what it does well
- Generates HTML and JSON reports.
- Merges coverage across test suites.
- Supports line, branch, method, oneshot-line, and eval coverage.
- Can map lines to RSpec or Minitest tests.
- Offers changed-line coverage gates.
What to know first
- Must start before application code is required.
- JRuby supports line coverage only.
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