Apache RAT
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Visit| Fact | Apache RAT | SourceTrust |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Apache RAT audits software distributions, with a focus on license headers. | SourceTrust helps teams review third-party software licenses and publish a shareable license compliance page for products they ship. |
| Support | The project invites users to contribute patches, report bugs, and talk to the community. | SourceTrust offers a live walkthrough and lists [email protected] for platform questions. |
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.
SourceTrust suits teams that need to review dependencies and publish license compliance information for shipped products. Eligible public GitHub projects may qualify for its free publishing option; it is software tooling, not legal advice.