CNET Editors' review
Combing through end-user license agreements (EULAs) can be a tedious process, but skipping them altogether could end in tears, especially if your download habits careen towards the risky end of the spectrum. Enter EULAlyzer, which quickly scans any EULA you toss at it and flags words, statements, and phrases worth your attention.
The program's bulky, old-school interface features plenty of explanatory text, though we'd still like to see an in-depth help file included. The Analyze menu item is where you'll do most of your work, either by pasting a EULA into the blank box or dragging the plus-sign icon over a license agreement in another window. (If you need to scan an online EULA, you'll have to use the former method.) Much like antispyware programs do, EULAlyzer rates suspicious wording on a scale of 1 to 10 based on how crucial the disclosed information can be to your security.
When testing the program with an application full of adware, it demonstrated good performance, flagging all text pertaining to advertising and bundling, as well as listing the names and URLs of the bundled software. Although the freeware version disables a couple of advanced features in the commercial pro software, it will keep statistics on the EULAs it has analyzed and save scanned entries. Though frequent downloaders should still scan EULAs manually, we think this handy little item makes a quality pickup for anyone concerned with their privacy.
Publisher's Description
From Javacool Software:
EULAlyzer can analyze license agreements in seconds, and provide a detailed listing of potentially interesting words and phrases. Discover if the software you're about to install displays pop-up ads, transmits personally identifiable information, uses unique identifiers to track you, or more.
This version includes unspecified enhancements and bug fixes.
This program does not provide legal advice. It can only highlight information that you may want to consider before making your own decision whether to agree to a license agreement or not. You should always consult a lawyer (or other authorized individual) for advice on legal issues.
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 62 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 14 votes
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"STEER CLEAR OF THIS"
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
I have nothing positive to say here.
Cons
Has anyone actually read the EULA for EULAlyzer? I defy anybody to put EULAlyzer's EULA in EULALYZER and scrutinize it. This is the scariest EULA I have ever read, and I read all of them in detail.
Summary
I ditched this program, as I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole.
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"great software"
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
Gives information about software that helps users realize the quality of the application.
Cons
No Flaws noted.
Summary
I use this program regularly to check the value of software I install.
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"Absolutely fantastic!"
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
Saves you a TON of time!
Cons
If it had a way of informing users of updates, it would be perfect!
Summary
I can't even remember where I heard about this software - more than likely, some long-forgotten CNET article in one of my e-zines. But, working in IT and having to install so many programs, I have to wade through hundreds of lines of legal claptrap. EULAlyzer makes it short and sweet. It also keeps all of the crapware out of your computers by warning you about them before you have installed them. An excellent piece of software, well worth its weight in gold!
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"Let Eulalyzer protect you from the legal mumbo jumbo."
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
I use this on every Eula I have to "read".
Cons
None as far as I can tell.
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"Fantastic little Program"
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
Extremely easy to use, free, and works on all EULA's so far. I used this on Windows XP, Vista, and now Windows 7. Compatible with all and easy to read and understand.
Cons
It does not point out harmful software or tell you if you are downloading spyware or junk. It simply highlights the fine print of the EULa.
Summary
This is the little program that could. It does exactly what it says it will. It shows and summarizes the hidden effects of that EULA such as 3rd party software, toolbars you'll be downloading, user data sent to programmer or company, any tracking of your activities, and the like.
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"Great little program"
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
Does the job easily enough
Cons
None that I could find
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"Excellent Product"
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
Does exactly what it says it does. It reads through EULAs for you and catches most phrases that you would want to see.
Cons
Should be updated more often.
Summary
A great program that does exactly what it says in the description and does it well.
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"One job and does it well."
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
Easy to use, highlights key words or phrases in those nasty long-winded EULAs. I would never read through all that junk if it wasn't for this program.
Cons
Could be updated more often to catch new phrases as the lawyers and bean-counters get more creative.
Summary
Sticks to the basics of analyzing EULAs, and does it very well.
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"Tr�s pratique!"
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
J'utilise Eulalyser chaque fois que j'installe un nouveau nouveau logiciel: il me dit rapidement si les conditions g�n�rales du logiciel sont acceptables ou non.
Cons
Pas de d�faut particulier � signaler.
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"Easier than reading every word of the EULA yourself."
Version: EULAlyzer 2.0
Pros
It reads the EULA for you...
Cons
...then lets you know about certain buzz words that could indicate possible negative reasons to install the software.
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