PMD
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Simian Similarity Analyzer
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| Fact | PMD | Simian Similarity Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| License | The project identifies its license as BSD-style. | Simian Similarity Analyzer is licensed under the Apache Software License, Version 2.0. |
| Purpose | PMD is an extensible cross-language static code analyzer that finds common programming flaws. | Simian scans source files and reports duplicated blocks of code across codebases. |
| Support | The project directs users to Stack Overflow for questions, GitHub issues for suspected bugs or requests, and Gitter for quick questions. | The maker directs users to Stack Overflow for help with Simian. |
| Usage | PMD provides a command-line interface for checking source directories against a ruleset. | The maker says it can be run locally, from scripts, or as part of a build pipeline. |
PMD plans
- PMDFree
Simian Similarity Analyzer plans
- Simian Similarity AnalyzerFree
Pick PMD if…
PMD suits developers and teams who want static checks across supported languages, custom rules, and duplicate-code detection. It can fit command-line, build-tool, and CI workflows, provided the required Java version is available.
Pick Simian Similarity Analyzer if…
Simian suits developers who want repository-level duplicate-code checks that can run locally, from scripts, or in a build pipeline. It may also fit teams seeking configurable text-based clone detection without a paid license.