CBMC
6.5#6 in c and c++ static analysis toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Understand
7.2#2 in code search toolsFrom $100 a monthAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | CBMC | Understand |
|---|---|---|
| Language support | CBMC supports C89, C99, most C11/C17 and compiler extensions from GCC, Clang and Visual Studio. | Supported languages include C/C++, C#, Fortran, Java, Python, Rust, VHDL, Visual Basic, and web languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, and XML. |
CBMC plans
- CBMCFree
Understand plans
- Understand subscription$100 a month
- Understand annual subscription—
Pick CBMC if…
CBMC suits developers and verification practitioners working with C or C++ who need checks for memory safety, undefined behavior, or assertions. It is also relevant for users generating coverage-oriented test cases.
Pick Understand if…
Understand suits developers and teams working with supported languages who need code navigation, analysis, or CI automation. Its offline operation and local AI option may suit projects with strict data-handling needs.