F*
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VisitF* vs Rocq
What both publish
| Fact | F* | Rocq |
|---|---|---|
| Community support | The project directs questions to GitHub Discussions and a public Zulip forum, and lists a low-traffic mailing list and maintainer contact email. | Rocq provides Zulip chat, Discourse discussions and GitHub issue reporting for questions, announcements, bugs and feature requests. |
| License | F* is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. | The Rocq Prover is distributed under the GNU Lesser General Public Licence Version 2.1 (LGPL). |
| Purpose | F* is a general-purpose proof-oriented programming language for purely functional and effectful programming. | Rocq Prover is an interactive theorem prover and proof assistant for developing mathematical proofs, formal specifications, programs and proofs that programs meet specifications. |
F* plans
- F*Free
Rocq plans
- Rocq ProverFree
Pick F* if…
F* suits programmers working with functional or effectful code who need proof-oriented development. Its learning resources and installation options are listed for several operating systems and environments.
Pick Rocq if…
Rocq suits people developing or teaching formal proofs, mathematical specifications, or verified programs. It is aimed at users in mathematics, computer science, and related areas who are comfortable working with a proof assistant.