OSS Deep Discovery scans source code as well as binaries to identify open source software and licenses, even when the open source code has been copied or modified.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
FOSSA is described as 'Offers automated license scanning, dependency analysis and reports at each commit. Get a process up an running in 60 seconds, without slowing down development' and is a vulnerability scanner in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FOSSA, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best FOSSA alternative is HarborGuard. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try HarborGuard or Mend Renovate. Other great sites and apps similar to FOSSA are spdx-tool, ScanCode, Mend Bolt and Black Duck Software.
OSS Deep Discovery scans source code as well as binaries to identify open source software and licenses, even when the open source code has been copied or modified.