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ccache vs sccache
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| Fact | ccache | sccache |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 3k | 7.8k |
| Latest | v4.14.1 | v0.18.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 22 days between releases | about 49 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 29 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
sccache replaces ccache. Alternatives to ccache →
Full replacementCaches C and C++ like ccache, plus Rust and CUDA, with optional cloud storage backends.
ccache
sccache
- v0.18.02026-09-14sccache 0.18.0 is a broad correctness and coverage release: a lot of compiler flags that used to
- v0.17.02026-07-29sccache 0.17.0 is a significant release: it introduces a new client-side architecture.
- v0.16.02026-06-19sccache 0.16.0 is a smaller, stabilizing release on top of 0.15.0's multi-tier caching work, with a few new capabilitie…
- v0.15.02026-04-29sccache 0.15.0 brings several notable improvements:
- v0.14.02026-02-09Key improvements:
ccache
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