Coverage.py vs LCOV
| Coverage.py | LCOV | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Coverage types | statement, branch | line, function, branch, MC/DC |
| Supported languages | Python | C/C++, Perl, Python |
| Report formats | text, HTML, XML, LCOV, JSON | LCOV .info tracefiles, HTML |
| Self-hosted option | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage gates | Yes | Yes |
| Historical trends | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Test Coverage Tools. On Inferse, Coverage.py scores higher on our published basis.