PVS-Studio
PVS-Studio analyzes source code to detect bugs and possible vulnerabilities.
What PVS-Studio is
PVS-Studio analyzes source code to detect bugs and possible vulnerabilities. Its core description covers C, C++, C# and Java projects on Windows, Linux and macOS; the download workflow also lists JavaScript, TypeScript and Go. Warnings are classified against CWE, SEI CERT, MISRA, OWASP and AUTOSAR guidance. Detection examples include vulnerable components, passwords in code, SQL injections, Trojan Source and errors in clearing private data. Analysis methods include tainted data analysis, intermodular analysis, symbolic execution, data-flow analysis, type inference and software composition analysis. PVS-Studio can operate offline for installation, activation and source analysis. Integrations include IDEs, Jenkins, SonarQube, DefectDojo and CodeChecker, and reports are available in formats including HTML, XML, CSV, TXT and JSON. Pricing is available on request. A trial key provides full analyzer features and developer support for one week. The Team license is for fewer than 10 developers; Enterprise is for larger teams and has no analyzer-feature limits.
Good
- Analyzes multiple programming languages.
- Classifies warnings against security and coding standards.
- Can operate offline for source analysis.
- Integrates with IDEs and CI tools.
- Trial key includes full features and support for one week.
Watch out
- Pricing is available only on request.
- Team license is limited to fewer than 10 developers.
- Team license supports one platform.
- Automated fixes are not available.
Who it suits
PVS-Studio suits developers and teams analyzing source code for bugs and vulnerabilities. The Team license is intended for smaller teams, while Enterprise is aimed at medium and large teams.
Verdict
PVS-Studio provides source-code analysis, security-related checks and integrations for development workflows. Teams should check license limits: Team is restricted, while Enterprise has no analyzer-feature limitations.
Plans and prices
From PVS-Studio's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Priced on request | 10+ developers · no analyzer feature limits · priority or premium support · all supported platforms · 1, 2, or 3 years |
| Team | Priced on request | fewer than 10 developers · basic support · one supported platform · 1 or 2 years |
The facts
Each one read from PVS-Studio's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analysis methods
- PVS-Studio uses tainted data analysis, intermodular analysis, symbolic execution, data-flow analysis, type inference, and software composition analysis.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Enterprise license
- Enterprise licenses are intended for medium and large teams, have no analyzer-feature limitations, and can be used by multiple teams in one company.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Included tools
- The installation includes command-line tools, compiler monitoring for C and C++, a report converter, DefectDojo and CodeChecker integrations, and a SonarQube plugin.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Plugins and integrations are provided for Visual Studio, IntelliJ IDEA, Rider, CLion, Jenkins, SonarQube, DefectDojo, CodeChecker, Unity, Unreal Engine, and IncrediBuild.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Offline operation
- PVS-Studio can be used offline for installation, activation, launching, source-code analysis, and other use cases.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Reports
- Analyzer reports are available in HTML, XML, CSV, TXT, JSON, CompileError, TaskList, and TeamCity formats.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security detection
- The analyzer can detect vulnerable components, passwords in code, Trojan Source, SQL injections, XXE/XEE attacks, and errors in clearing private data.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security standards
- PVS-Studio classifies warnings according to CWE, SEI CERT, MISRA, OWASP, and AUTOSAR.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- Clients receive technical support directly from PVS-Studio analyzer developers.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Supported languages
- The download workflow lists C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Go.checked 30 Sep 2026
- What it does
- PVS-Studio detects bugs and potential vulnerabilities in C, C++, C#, and Java source code on Windows, Linux, and macOS.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Company history
- The company timeline records the founding of OOO Program Verification Systems on 21 March 2008.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2008checked 28 Sep 2026
- Team license limit
- The Team license is intended for teams of nine people or fewer and has limitations on automatic notifications, centralized analysis-result work, cloud-service integration, and other development-process features.checked 30 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- A trial key provides full access to the analyzer's features and support for one week.checked 30 Sep 2026
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