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Black Duck vs PMD

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Black DuckSoftware Composition Analysis
CustomPublished price
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PMDSource Code Analysis
FreePublished price
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Black Duck
Software Composition Analysis

Open source security and compliance.

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PMD
Source Code Analysis

An extensible cross-language static code analyzer

Overview
CategorySoftware Composition AnalysisSource Code Analysis
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.Open source static analysis tool finding common programming flaws in Java, JavaScript, Apex, and other languages.
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…
Free
Open-source (BSD-style license) static analyzer. No paid edition, subscription, or license fee; distributed free via GitHub releases and package managers. Community-maintained.
Pricing modelCustom quoteFree
Free optionsNo free plan · Free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20022002
Team size1001-5000 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersBurlington, MassachusettsRemote
Featured clientsBMW, Siemens, BoschNot available

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