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Cppcheck 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.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Cppcheck offers core C and C++ analysis for free, with paid licensing adding standards checks and compliance reporting. Check license limits carefully if you need CI, containers, virtual machines, or air-gapped use.
Visit Cppcheck Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4
JSHint offers configurable checks and integrations across JavaScript development workflows. Its own limits mean developers should pair it with tests and code reviews.
Visit JSHintThe facts
| Cppcheck | JSHint | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cppcheck.com | jshint.com |
| On linters | #1 of 33 | #3 of 33 |
Cppcheck: what it does well
- Free plan includes core static analysis
- Analyzes non-standard syntax found in embedded projects
- Integrates with several listed IDEs
- Three-week trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- C++20 support is partial
- Individual license excludes CI environments, virtual machines, and containers
- Project plan requires at least five users
- Premium plan prices require a tailored quotation
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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