Dolos
7.7#1 in code duplication detection toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Plagiarisma
8.0#2 in plagiarism checkersFrom $99 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPIExtension
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| Fact | Dolos | Plagiarisma |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Ghent, Belgium | 71-75 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom |
| Languages | Dolos uses Tree-sitter parsers and supports common languages including Bash, C, C++, C#, Elm, JavaScript, Java, PHP, Python, and TypeScript out of the box. | The homepage says the checker supports more than 190 languages. |
| Purpose | Dolos detects plagiarism by finding similarities between source code submissions. | The online checker scans text against web sources, books, and academic papers for originality. |
| Support | General questions and support are handled through GitHub discussions, while bugs and feature requests use GitHub issues. | The contact page lists [email protected] and says premium members should include a valid order ID when reporting issues or sending suggestions. |
Dolos plans
- Dolos web appFree
- Free web applicationFree
Plagiarisma plans
- Plagiarisma Desktop Plagiarism CheckerFree
- Standard checksFree
- One-day subscription$2, paid once
- One-month subscription$10, paid once
- Three-month subscription$25, paid once
- Six-month subscription$49, paid once
Pick Dolos if…
Dolos is suited to teachers checking source-code submissions, including tests, exams, and exercises where small-group collaboration is allowed. It can also suit users who want local analysis or to host the tool themselves.
Pick Plagiarisma if…
Plagiarisma is aimed at students, bloggers, and freelance writers who want to check text originality. Its Windows tools and Google Docs add-on may also suit people who want paraphrasing or AI detection alongside plagiarism checking.