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| Fact | CCFinderSW | Simian Similarity Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2003 |
| License | The repository license file includes the MIT License for CCFinderSW and a BSD 3-clause license for ANTLR components. | Simian Similarity Analyzer is licensed under the Apache Software License, Version 2.0. |
| Output formats | It can output clone data in CCFinder, CCFinderX, CCFinderSW text, or JSON formats. | Results are plain text by default, with XML, YAML, and editor-friendly formats also supported. |
| Purpose | CCFinderSW is a token-based code clone detection tool that detects similar code fragments and outputs clone pairs. | Simian scans source files and reports duplicated blocks of code across codebases. |
| Runtime | The project recommends Java 8 or later and says the program is implemented only in Java. | Simian runs on the Java Virtual Machine and the repository says its generated JAR runs on JDK 8 or newer. |
CCFinderSW plans
- CCFinderSWFree
Simian Similarity Analyzer plans
- Simian Similarity AnalyzerFree
Pick CCFinderSW if…
CCFinderSW may suit Windows users who need command-line clone detection and can provide language configuration files. It is aimed at users comfortable with Java and text-based output.
Pick Simian Similarity Analyzer if…
Simian suits developers who want repository-level duplicate-code checks that can run locally, from scripts, or in a build pipeline. It may also fit teams seeking configurable text-based clone detection without a paid license.