OSSKB

About

OSSKB is ranked #8 of 28 in open source license compliance software on Inferse. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Compared on open source license compliance software

Free plan

Yessoftwaretransparency.org

Facts

Purpose

OSSKB identifies open source software, including at snippet level, and provides information for license compliance.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Fingerprint matching

The service compares source code fingerprints against a database of known open source software fingerprints.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Metadata

Identifications may include license names, copyright statements, quality indicators, and vulnerabilities.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Clients

The maker lists a Python scanner and Audit Workbench downloads for macOS Intel, macOS M1/M2, and Linux.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Automation

The maker says users can get a compatible CLI or webhook for automation.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Knowledge base

OSSKB is powered by the Open Source Software Knowledge Base, created and maintained by SCANOSS.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Privacy

The maker describes OSSKB as privacy-friendly; its terms say it may log usage information to monitor service load and improve the service.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Availability

The service is provided free of charge on a best-effort basis, without a guarantee of availability or performance.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Usage limits

The provider may limit the number or frequency of transactions per user to help ensure availability and performance.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Result caveat

The maker says fingerprint matching can produce false positives and false negatives, so results require further human assessment.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Intended users

The terms say OSSKB is designed for professional use and is not offered for end-consumer use.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Support contact

The maker lists [email protected] as its contact email.softwaretransparency.org · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters

Madrid, Spainsoftwaretransparency.org · 28 Sept 2026

Where it ranks on Inferse

• Best Open Source License Compliance Software in 2026#8 of 28

Sources

• softwaretransparency.org/projects· checked 4 Oct 2026
• softwaretransparency.org/terms· checked 4 Oct 2026
• softwaretransparency.org/download· checked 4 Oct 2026
• softwaretransparency.org/osskb· checked 4 Oct 2026