Head-to-head · Linters
golangci-lint vs Oxlint
golangci-lint leads on 0 checks, Oxlint on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoregolangci-lint · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
golangci-lint scores higher on our rubric for linters: 7.7 against 5.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #33.
Oxlint leads on languages supported: 2 versus 1.
golangci-lint is the better fit for go teams wanting many linters in one tool. Oxlint is the better fit for javaScript teams covering modern web formats.
- golangci-lint fits best
Go teams wanting many linters in one tool
- Oxlint fits best
JavaScript teams covering modern web formats
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Side by side
| Feature | golangci-lint 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Oxlint 5.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 5.9 |
| Ranking | #15 in Linters | #33 in Linters |
| Best for | Go teams wanting many linters in one tool | JavaScript teams covering modern web formats |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Support | Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features golangci-lint 4/4 · Oxlint 4/4 | ||
| Autofix | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| CI support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Languages supported | 1 | 2 (best) |
| IDE support | Ide | Ide |
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| Our verdict | golangci-lint is an open-source command-line tool for analyzing Go code with multiple linters. It is suited to Go teams that want one configurable runner for correctness, style, performance, unused-code, and security-related checks. The… Read the review → |
Oxlint is a Rust-based, open-source linter for JavaScript and TypeScript projects. It is aimed at application and library developers, toolchain teams, and organizations maintaining large repositories. Its format coverage includes… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
golangci-lint — where it wins
- Runs multiple Go linters in parallel with caching
- Supports autofixes, custom linters, and YAML configuration
- Works with major IDEs and CI systems
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Go rather than multiple programming languages
- Command-line workflow may not suit teams seeking a broader platform
- AI features are not included
Oxlint — where it wins
- Supports JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX, TSX, Vue, Svelte, and Astro
- Combines type-aware linting, autofix, suggestions, and custom plugins
- Connects with major editors plus GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
Where it doesn't
- Focused on JavaScript and TypeScript rather than multi-language linting
- CI workflow integrations center on GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
- Custom extension support uses JavaScript plugins
- golangci-lint7.7/10 · Free plan
A focused open-source tool for running and managing many Go linters.
Visit golangci-lintFull verdict → - Oxlint5.9/10 · Free plan
A broad open-source linter for modern JavaScript repositories and editor workflows.
Visit OxlintFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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