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ScanCode Workbench

ScanCode Workbench is a free desktop application for inspecting and analyzing ScanCode Toolkit scans of a codebase.

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#20 of 28
Score
6.0
ScanCode Workbench's website

What ScanCode Workbench is

ScanCode Workbench is a free desktop application for inspecting and analyzing ScanCode Toolkit scans of a codebase. Users import a ScanCode JSON scan and save it as a SQLite database for analysis. License Explorer shows detected licenses, clues, matches and the files associated with them; reviewers can mark detections and clues as reviewed or unreviewed, then filter by review status. Package Explorer displays packages and dependencies with details such as PURLs, declared license expressions, dependency scope and data source. Dashboard pie charts summarize file, license, copyright, package and dependency information. Workbench is single-user, and its scan data is read-only: it cannot edit or update scan results. Version 4.x works with ScanCode Toolkit v32.x and later, provided the scan uses the output format Workbench expects. Listed platforms are Linux x64, Windows 10/11 x64, and macOS x64 and arm64. The project uses the Apache-2.0 license; third-party components include LGPL, MIT and BSD licenses. The repository points users to issues and a community chat channel for questions or feedback.

Good

  • Shows license detections, clues, matches and files.
  • Tracks reviewed and unreviewed license findings.
  • Displays package and dependency details.
  • Dashboard charts summarize five categories of scan data.
  • Available for Linux, Windows and macOS.

Watch out

  • Single-user application.
  • Scan data is read-only.
  • Requires compatible ScanCode Toolkit output.
  • Multi-user scan workflows are directed to ScanCode.io.

Who it suits

Workbench suits individuals who want to inspect and analyze ScanCode Toolkit scans of a codebase. It is intended for single-user review rather than a shared, multi-user scan workflow.

Verdict

ScanCode Workbench provides focused review tools for ScanCode scans, including license status tracking and package details. Its single-user, read-only design is a constraint for teams that need shared review or edits to scan results.

Plans and prices

From ScanCode Workbench's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
ScanCode WorkbenchFreesingle-user desktop app · read-only scan data · Windows, macOS, Linux

The facts

Each one read from ScanCode Workbench's own pages, with the date it was checked.

The company

Alternative for teams
The repository directs users needing a multi-user application for running or reviewing scans to ScanCode.io.checked 4 Oct 2026

What it does

Charts
Dashboard pie charts summarize file, license, copyright, package, and dependency information.checked 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
Version 4.x is compatible with ScanCode Toolkit v32.x and above, and scans must use the ScanCode Toolkit output expected by Workbench.checked 4 Oct 2026
Input and storage
Users import a ScanCode JSON scan and save it as a SQLite database for analysis.checked 4 Oct 2026
Package analysis
The Package Explorer displays packages and dependencies with details such as PURLs, declared license expressions, dependency scope, and data source.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
ScanCode Workbench is a desktop application for viewing ScanCode Toolkit scans and analyzing detected licenses and other notices.checked 4 Oct 2026
Read-only limit
The repository describes Workbench as single-user and says scan data is read-only, with no current or planned functionality to edit or update scan results.checked 4 Oct 2026
Review tracking
Users can mark license detections and clues as reviewed or unreviewed and filter by review status.checked 4 Oct 2026
Review workflow
The License Explorer shows license detections, clues, matches, and the files where licenses were detected.checked 4 Oct 2026
Security and license
The project is licensed under Apache-2.0, with third-party components under multiple licenses including LGPL, MIT, and BSD; the pages reviewed make no security or compliance certification claim.checked 4 Oct 2026
Support
The repository recommends filing an issue for questions, suggestions, or bugs and links to a community chat channel.checked 4 Oct 2026
Who it is for
The documentation describes Workbench as a tool for users who want to inspect and analyze ScanCode Toolkit scans of their codebase.checked 4 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Platform support
The documentation lists Linux x64, Windows 10/11 x64, and macOS x64 and arm64 support.checked 4 Oct 2026

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