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sbtGradle
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

 Free

The build tool is free and open source; an optional paid Security Subscription adds…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Incremental compilation with Zinc
  • Cross-building against multiple Scala versions
  • Build scripts in Kotlin or Groovy DSLs
  • Build caching and parallel execution for faster incremental builds
  • Build DSL has a learning curve
  • Mainly useful for Scala and Java projects
  • Build logic can become complex on large projects
  • Extended security maintenance beyond end of life requires a paid subscription
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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