Dolos
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Scribbr Plagiarism Checker
6.1#23 in plagiarism checkers$19.95 one-timeWeb
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| Fact | Dolos | Scribbr Plagiarism Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Ghent, Belgium | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| 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 plagiarism checker supports 20 languages, while its add-on AI Detector supports English, Spanish, German, French, and Dutch. |
| Privacy | Team Dodona says it never shares submitted files or analysis reports and never uses them for commercial purposes; users can delete their data, and older data is periodically deleted. | Documents are not stored in a public or shared database, are removed after one year, and can be deleted sooner after the report is received. |
| Purpose | Dolos detects plagiarism by finding similarities between source code submissions. | The checker compares academic work with online and published sources to help identify potential plagiarism. |
| Support | General questions and support are handled through GitHub discussions, while bugs and feature requests use GitHub issues. | The product page lists support by email and live chat. |
Dolos plans
- Dolos web appFree
- Free web applicationFree
Scribbr Plagiarism Checker plans
- Small document (Up to 7,499 words)$19.95, paid once
- Regular document (7,500 - 49,999 words)$29.95, paid once
- Large document (50,000+ words)$39.95, 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 Scribbr Plagiarism Checker if…
It is intended for university applicants, students, and academics checking academic writing. Scribbr says it is not aimed at copywriters, SEO professionals, or business owners.