CBMC
6.0#17 in formal verification toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | CBMC | Lean |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository identifies CBMC as licensed under the 4-clause BSD license. | Lean is released under the Apache 2.0 license, which the documentation describes as allowing others to use and extend the code and mathematical libraries freely. |
| Platforms | The installation guide points to installation instructions for macOS, Ubuntu, Windows, and Docker. | The reference lists Linux, macOS, and Windows among Lean’s supported platforms, with Tier 1 binary releases available through elan. |
| Support | The repository asks users encountering problems to file a bug report as a GitHub issue. | The Lean Community Zulip is described as the central hub for questions and collaboration, and Lean FRO hosts weekly technical office hours. |
CBMC plans
- CBMCFree
Lean plans
- Lean 4Free
Pick CBMC if…
CBMC suits developers working with C or C++ who want to check assertions and safety properties during development or continuous integration. It may also suit teams that can bound inputs for analysis and use a supported solver.
Pick Lean if…
Lean suits programmers, theorem provers, and mathematicians working with formalization, proof checking, or software verification. Its general coding capability and browser version may also suit users exploring Lean before choosing a local setup.