FOSSA
6.4#5 in open source license compliance softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitFOSSA vs FOSSology
What both publish
| Fact | FOSSA | FOSSology |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | FOSSA documents an on-premises deployment that customers can operate in their own infrastructure using Kubernetes and Helm. | The project describes installation using Docker, Vagrant with VirtualBox, or source installation. |
| Intended users | FOSSA describes its documentation as serving developers, security teams, and legal counsel. | The project says its community includes companies, individuals, and groups using the toolkit or system to improve their ability to comply with open-source licenses. |
| Purpose | FOSSA scans software to identify dependencies, vulnerabilities, and license issues across the software development lifecycle. | FOSSology is an open-source license-compliance system and toolkit for scanning software for license, copyright, and export-control information. |
FOSSA plans
- FreeFree
- Business—
- EnterprisePriced on request
FOSSology plans
- FOSSologyFree
- FOSSology open-source softwareFree
Pick FOSSA if…
FOSSA suits developers, security teams, and legal counsel that need to track software dependencies, vulnerabilities, licenses, or SBOMs. Its on-premises option is for organizations that want to operate the deployment in their own infrastructure.
Pick FOSSology if…
FOSSology is aimed at companies, individuals, and groups seeking to improve their open-source license compliance processes. It may also suit teams that need scan results and reports integrated into CI/CD workflows.