doctest
The fastest feature-rich C++11/14/17/20/23 single-header testing framework
At a glance
What the data shows
Doctest is completely free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
doctest is middling — serviceable but with real room to improve, scoring 3.7 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, doctest has seen rapid user growth, expanding roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
doctest trails the testing frameworks average on every metric we track (0 of 3).
with roots going back to 2014, doctest is a long-tenured option in this category.
How doctest stacks up
| Feature | doctest | Testing Frameworks average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 6,902 | 15,367 |
| Forks | 707 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- GitHub Stars trails the category average: 6,902 vs. 15,367.
- Falls short on popularity score — 3.7 / 5 against a category average of 3.8 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Usage over time
Common questions
Is doctest free to use?
Yes — doctest is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is doctest good? What's its rating?
doctest scores 3.7 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Testing Frameworks category average of 3.8.
How many people use doctest?
doctest has roughly 6.9K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 15.4K.
When was doctest founded?
doctest was founded in 2014, making it 12 years old.
Is doctest growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see doctest for yourself?
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