PVS-Studio is a static application security testing tool that enhances code quality, security, and safety. It helps find errors and potential vulnerabilities in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript and Go code. It works on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Pros:
- Various analysis types: intermodular, incremental, data flow analysis, taint analysis;
- Integrates into cloud platforms;
- Works offline & on-premise;
- Provides cross-platform integration;
- Offers ways to handle false positives;
- Quick technical support directly from developers;
- 1200+ diagnostics with descriptions and examples;
- Provides compliance with safety & security standards: OWASP TOP 10, MISRA C/C++, CWE, SEI CERT;
- Provides detailed reports and reminders for developers and managers;
- Efficiently handles legacy code (baselining of analyzer results);
- Active support of the Open Source Community, analysis of open-source projects;
- Has integration with popular IDEs, code quality platforms, CI/CD, build systems.
Good option for:
- game developers (Unity & UE integration included)
- embedded developers (embedded platform support);
- DevSecOps experts (CLI)
- project managers (code quality platform integration included)
- FinTech (compliance with OWASP ASVS)
- mature projects (seamless legacy handling)