F* vs K Framework
F*
fstar-lang.orgK Framework
kframework.orgSide by side
| Figure | F* | K Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Formal Verification Tools | 8.0 (#11) | 7.5 (#22) |
| Installation | The project offers binaries for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, and installation through OPAM, Docker, Nix, or source builds. | The official site directs users to install K from GitHub releases and provides a `kup` installation command. |
| Purpose | F* is a general-purpose proof-oriented programming language for purely functional and effectful programming. | K is a rewrite-based executable semantic framework for defining programming languages, type systems, and formal analysis tools. |
Plans
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K Framework
K Framework has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.