Cppcheck
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VisitCppcheck vs PMD
What both publish
| Fact | Cppcheck | PMD |
|---|---|---|
| IDE integrations | Officially listed integrations include Visual Studio, VS Code, Keil, Eclipse, CLion, Qt Creator and C++ Builder. | The project lists integrations for Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and Visual Studio Code, among other IDEs. |
| Purpose | Cppcheck is a static analysis tool for C and C++ code that detects bugs, undefined behavior, and dangerous coding constructs. | PMD is an extensible cross-language static code analyzer that finds common programming flaws. |
Cppcheck plans
- Cppcheck Premium trialFree
- Open-sourceFree
- Open-source CppcheckFree
- IndividualPriced on request
- ProjectPriced on request
- Project LicensePriced on request
PMD plans
- PMDFree
Pick Cppcheck if…
Cppcheck suits C and C++ developers who want static analysis, including those working with non-standard embedded syntax. Premium plans are aimed at individual developers, teams, and larger organizations, including those with safety-critical development needs.
Pick PMD if…
PMD suits developers and teams who want static checks across supported languages, custom rules, and duplicate-code detection. It can fit command-line, build-tool, and CI workflows, provided the required Java version is available.