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Checkstyle vs JSHint
Both stand on linters. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Checkstyle if you need free, configurable checks to help Java code follow a coding standard across command line, build, IDE, or CI workflows. Look elsewhere if your analysis requires expression type resolution or a full inheritance hierarchy.
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JSHint offers configurable checks and integrations across JavaScript development workflows. Its own limits mean developers should pair it with tests and code reviews.
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| Checkstyle | JSHint | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | checkstyle.org | jshint.com |
| On linters | #7 of 33 | #3 of 33 |
Checkstyle: what it does well
- Free to use under the LGPL-2.1-or-later license.
- Includes Google Java Style, Sun Conventions, OpenJDK Style, and Doc Style configurations.
- Supports custom rules.
- Documents command line, Ant, Maven, and Gradle usage.
- Lists IDE and CI integrations, including Eclipse and GitHub Actions.
What to know first
- Analysis is limited to single-file source checks.
- Does not determine expression types or build a full inheritance hierarchy.
- The project supports only its latest version.
- Versions 13.x and 14.x require Java runtime 21 or above.
JSHint: what it does well
- Flags syntax errors and potential code problems.
- Offers command-line, library and JavaScript API use.
- Configuration supports four listed methods.
- Lists integrations for editors, IDEs and build tools.
What to know first
- Cannot determine whether a program is correct or fast.
- Cannot determine whether a program has memory leaks.
- The project recommends using it alongside tests and code reviews.
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