Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Coverage typesline, function, branch, MC/DC
- 4Supported languagesC/C++, Perl, Python
- 5Report formatsLCOV .info tracefiles, HTML
- 6Self-hosted optionYes
- 7Historical trendsYes
- 8Coverage gatesYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
LCOV is ranked #20 of 26 in test coverage tools on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on test coverage tools
- Coverage types
- line, function, branch, MC/DCgithub.com
- Supported languages
- C/C++, Perl, Pythongithub.com
- Report formats
- LCOV .info tracefiles, HTMLgithub.com
- Self-hosted option
- Yesgithub.com
- Historical trends
- Yesgithub.com
- Coverage gates
- Yesgithub.com
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Test Coverage Tools in 2026#20 of 26
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