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detekt vs HLint
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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detekt offers configurable Kotlin analysis and several report formats, with options for extending its rules. Check the Gradle requirement if you plan to use its plugin.
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HLint offers configurable Haskell suggestions, reports, and integrations across major desktop platforms. Review suggested changes carefully because the project warns that some transformations can affect behavior or type defaults.
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| detekt | HLint | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | detekt.dev | github.com |
| On linters | #11 of 33 | #15 of 33 |
detekt: what it does well
- Supports Android, JVM, JS, Native, and Multiplatform
- Configurable rules, baselines, and suppressions
- Offers HTML, Markdown, SARIF, and other reports
- Supports custom rules, autofix, IDEs, and CI
What to know first
- Gradle plugin requires Gradle 6.8.3 or higher
- Security patching focuses on the current minor version
HLint: what it does well
- Free on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Custom hints and ignored suggestions are configurable.
- Can apply some suggestions with --refactor.
- Provides an interactive HTML report.
- Integrations include editors and CI tools.
What to know first
- Analyzes only one module at a time.
- Does not know types or names in scope.
- Some transformations may change behavior or type defaults.
- C preprocessor checks cover one branch at a time.