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Changes to PVS-Studio's free...

Changes to PVS-Studio's free licensing policy

Apr 10 2026

We have updated the licensing terms regarding the free use of the tool. Here is a breakdown of the changes.

PVS-Studio static code analyzer offers multiple free licensing options. Let's discuss how they will change and what options are now available.

Previously, you could use the analyzer for free by adding special comments to the source code and entering an activation key. Since April 2026, this licensing option is no longer available. If you have been using the analyzer this way, please obtain an activation key via one of the other ways.

The changes affect the free access to PVS-Studio for students and teachers. We have suspended the student licensing program while we update its terms and conditions. Our goal is to create a new academic licensing system that is convenient and easy for individual users and educational institutions to understand.

We will notify you when academic licenses are available again. To make sure you don't miss the news, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter.

Free licensing terms for open-source projects, public security experts, and Microsoft MVPs remain unchanged. You can learn more about them here.

If you would like to check your project using PVS-Studio static analyzer, you can get a trial license.

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