CloneWorks

7.1easy start · #2 of 23
in Code Clone Detection Tools

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

CloneWorks is ranked #2 of 23 in code clone detection tools on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

CloneWorks plans and pricing

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CloneWorks Free Use requires acknowledgement; no charge may be made · Redistribution and derivatives must use this license and be free of charge github.com · 3 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Clone detection method: token
Scan scope: repository
Self-hosted option: Yes

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The record

Purpose: CloneWorks prepares source code and detects code clones in the prepared fragments.
Clone types: The repository describes a test run that performs Type-3 clone detection.
Languages: The input builder lists Java, C, C++, C#, and Python as supported input languages.
Granularity: The input builder supports block, function, and file granularity for code extraction.
Similarity threshold: The clone detector accepts a minimum similarity threshold from 0.0 to 1.0.
Large inputs: A partitioned partial-index mode is available when the index exceeds available memory, and the README says its partition size must be determined experimentally.
System requirements: CloneWorks requires FreeTXL 10.6 or later, gcc, make, and Java 7 or later.
Platforms: The README says CloneWorks can be used on Linux and other Unix-like systems, was tested on Ubuntu and OS X, and should work on Cygwin.
Windows limitation: The README says the input builder is slower on Cygwin because process creation is slower on Windows.
Support: Jeffrey Svajlenko invites questions and bug reports by email and says he is happy to assist with using CloneWorks.
License terms: The license permits copying, modification, and redistribution of CloneWorks and derivatives if they remain under the license and are distributed without charge.
Warranty: The license provides CloneWorks as-is without warranty, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Code Clone Detection Tools in 2026#2 of 23

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Sources

github.com/jeffsvajlenko/CloneWorks· checked 3 Oct 2026
github.com/jeffsvajlenko/CloneWorks/blob/master/li· checked 3 Oct 2026