GNU GLOBAL vs Source Insight
GNU GLOBAL
gnu.orgSource Insight
sourceinsight.comSide by side
| Figure | GNU GLOBAL | Source Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $119/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 16 |
| Spec score · Code Search Tools | 8.1 (#7) | 7.7 (#18) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The documentation lists use with Emacs, Vi, Less, Bash, web browsers, and Doxygen. | The feature summary says Source Insight integrates with external compilers and tools and can import symbols from external sources or assemblies. |
| Languages | The built-in parser supports C, Yacc, Java, PHP, and assembly. | The feature summary lists parsing support for C/C++, C#, Objective-C++, Java, and more. |
| License | GNU GLOBAL is free software that may be copied, modified, and redistributed under the GNU GPL. | The FAQ says the version 4 license is perpetual and does not require renewal or a subscription. |
| Project scale | It can treat a source tree with subdirectories as a project and is described as useful for large projects. | The maker says Source Insight can handle projects with millions of lines of code and millions of declared symbols. |
| Support | The project directs users seeking help to the [email protected] mailing list. | The maker lists technical support at [email protected] and provides a user guide, FAQs, and help articles. |
Plans
Source Insight
- Single User$239 a month
- 5 License PackPrice not published
- 10 License PackPrice not published
- 20 License PackPrice not published
- Single User Upgrade$119 a month
- 5 Pack Upgrade$575 a month
- 10 Pack UpgradePrice not published
- 20 Pack UpgradePrice not published
- Source Insight 4.0 Upgrade for Single User for Windows$119, paid once
- Source Insight 4.0 – Single User for Windows$239, paid once
In their own words
Source Insight
Source Insight has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.