FOSSology
7.5#2 in open source license compliance softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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LicenseRec
5.6#25 in open source license compliance softwareWebLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | FOSSology | LicenseRec |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The project describes installation using Docker, Vagrant with VirtualBox, or source installation. | LicenseRec can be installed using Docker or manually. |
| Intended users | 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. | The maker describes LicenseRec as a tool for developers choosing a license for open source software projects. |
| License | The main source is GPL-2.0; libfossdb and libfossrepo are exceptions licensed LGPL-2.1. | LicenseRec is licensed under MulanPubL-2.0. |
| Purpose | FOSSology is an open-source license-compliance system and toolkit for scanning software for license, copyright, and export-control information. | LicenseRec helps developers analyze open source license compliance and choose a license for their projects. |
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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.
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