CodeCompass vs Livegrep
CodeCompass
codecompass.netLivegrep
livegrep.comSide by side
| Figure | CodeCompass | Livegrep |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 0 |
| Spec score · Code Search Tools | 7.8 (#9) | 7.1 (#26) |
| Open source | The Ericsson CodeCompass repository is public and identifies its license as GPL-3.0. | Livegrep is open source and is written and run by Nelson Elhage. |
| Purpose | CodeCompass is a pluginable code comprehension tool for large scale software. | Livegrep is an open-source tool for interactive regex search of source repositories around gigabyte scale. |
| Support | The project contact page invites questions by email at [email protected]. | The about page lists [email protected] as the feedback contact. |
In their own words
CodeCompass
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