Rocq
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What both publish
| Fact | Rocq | SPIN |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 | 1980 |
| License | The Rocq Prover is distributed under the GNU Lesser General Public Licence Version 2.1 (LGPL). | Starting with SPIN version 6.4.5, its code, sources, and executables are available under the BSD 3-Clause license. |
| Purpose | Rocq Prover is an interactive theorem prover and proof assistant for developing mathematical proofs, formal specifications, programs and proofs that programs meet specifications. | SPIN analyzes the logical consistency of asynchronous systems, including distributed software and communication protocols. |
| Verification | The site describes Rocq's well-delimited kernel and OCaml implementation as providing strong guarantees for mechanised artifacts. | SPIN can generate a C program for exhaustive or approximate verification of a model’s correctness requirements. |
Rocq plans
- Rocq ProverFree
SPIN plans
- SPINFree
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.
Pick SPIN if…
SPIN suits people modeling distributed software or communication protocols who need to simulate or verify asynchronous behavior. It is self-hosted and requires Promela specifications, plus a C compiler and preprocessor for verification.