PMD vs PVS-Studio
| PMD | PVS-Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Custom rules | Yes | Yes |
| IDE support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Static Analysis Tools. On Freedom251, PMD scores higher on our published basis.