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Black Duck vs Buf

Black Duck logo
Black DuckSoftware Composition Analysis
CustomPublished price
Buf logo
BufCode Quality and Linting
Black Duck logo
Black Duck
Software Composition Analysis

Open source security and compliance.

Buf logo
Buf
Code Quality and Linting

Build APIs with Protocol Buffers.

Overview
CategorySoftware Composition AnalysisCode Quality and Linting
What it isBlack Duck provides software composition analysis that helps organizations manage security, quality, and license compliance risks from open-source and third-party code.Buf provides tools for working with Protocol Buffers including linting, breaking change detection, code generation, and a schema registry.
Pricing
Published priceCustom
No public list price; quote-only, and AWS Marketplace listings are private-offer. Black Duck (formerly Synopsys' app-security business) SCA is sold by contract. Procurement benchm…
Pricing: Contact Buf for current pricing details. Plans typically scale based on usage and team size.
Pricing modelCustom quoteUsage-based
Free optionsNo free plan · Free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20022019
Team size1001-5000 employees51-200 employees
HeadquartersBurlington, MassachusettsRemote
Featured clientsBMW, Siemens, BoschNot available

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