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What both publish
| Fact | PVS | Rocq |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 | 1984 |
| Proof automation | The prover includes inference procedures for induction, rewriting, simplification using decision procedures, abstraction, and symbolic model checking. | Rocq provides interactive proof methods, decision and semi-decision algorithms, and a tactic language for defining proof methods. |
| Purpose | PVS is a verification system combining a specification language, support tools, and a theorem prover. | Rocq Prover is an interactive theorem prover and proof assistant for developing mathematical proofs, formal specifications, programs and proofs that programs meet specifications. |
| Support | Support is offered through developer and bug-report email addresses, GitHub issues, Google Groups, and moderated mailing lists. | Users can report installation trouble or extension bugs in the dedicated Rocq Zulip stream. |
PVS plans
- PVS (noncommercial)Free
- PVS (commercial)Priced on request
Rocq plans
- Rocq ProverFree
Pick PVS if…
PVS may suit people formalizing mathematics or verifying hardware and algorithms, as well as teams using formal methods in computer algebra or code-verification systems. Commercial users should review the separate runtime licensing requirement.
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.