cvc5
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What both publish
| Fact | cvc5 | PVS |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | The project provides source and binary releases for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. | Current listed releases target 64-bit Linux and macOS; the site says Windows can run PVS 7.1 or later through Vagrant and VirtualBox. |
| Purpose | cvc5 is an efficient open-source automatic theorem prover for satisfiability modulo theories problems. | PVS is a verification system combining a specification language, support tools, and a theorem prover. |
| Support | The project directs bug reports to its GitHub issue tracker and questions, feature requests, and contributions to GitHub Discussions. | Support is offered through developer and bug-report email addresses, GitHub issues, Google Groups, and moderated mailing lists. |
cvc5 plans
- cvc5Free
PVS plans
- PVS (noncommercial)Free
- PVS (commercial)Priced on request
Pick cvc5 if…
It suits researchers and developers working with theorem proving, SMT problems, or syntax-guided synthesis. It can be used directly or integrated through its programming APIs.
Pick PVS if…
PVS may suit people formalizing mathematics or verifying hardware and algorithms, as well as teams using formal methods in computer algebra or code-verification systems. Commercial users should review the separate runtime licensing requirement.