Apache RAT
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| Fact | Apache RAT | FOSSology |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache Creadur licenses its software to the public under the Apache License, Version 2.0. | The main source is GPL-2.0; libfossdb and libfossrepo are exceptions licensed LGPL-2.1. |
| Purpose | Apache RAT audits software distributions, with a focus on license headers. | FOSSology is an open-source license-compliance system and toolkit for scanning software for license, copyright, and export-control information. |
Apache RAT suits teams reviewing software releases for license headers and approved-license issues, especially those using command-line, Ant, or Maven workflows. It is intended for on-premise deployment, and its reports require human interpretation.
FOSSology is aimed at companies, individuals, and groups seeking to improve their open-source license compliance processes. It may also suit teams that need scan results and reports integrated into CI/CD workflows.