Head-to-head · Dart Flutter Static Analysis Tools
many_lints vs flutter_lints
many_lints leads on 0 checks, flutter_lints on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
Our editors rank many_lints at #5 and flutter_lints at #7 for dart flutter static analysis tools; many_lints and flutter_lints have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
many_lints is the better fit for dart teams wanting many lint rules and quick fixes. flutter_lints is the better fit for flutter developers wanting official-style starter lints.
- many_lints fits best
Dart teams wanting many lint rules and quick fixes
- flutter_lints fits best
Flutter developers wanting official-style starter lints
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Side by side
| Feature | many_lints —/10 Visit ↗ | flutter_lints —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| Ranking | #5 in Dart Flutter Static Analysis Tools | #7 in Dart Flutter Static Analysis Tools |
| Best for | Dart teams wanting many lint rules and quick fixes | Flutter developers wanting official-style starter lints |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features many_lints 2/4 · flutter_lints 2/4 | ||
| Dart analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flutter analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security analysis | Not published | Not published |
| CI integration | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| IDE support | Multiple | Not published |
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| Our verdict | many_lints is a free, open-source Dart analysis server plugin for developers working on Dart and Flutter projects. Its rule coverage includes widget practices, state management, async safety, code quality, and architecture, making it… Read the review → |
flutter_lints is an open-source Dart package from the Flutter team that supplies recommended lint rules for Flutter apps, packages, and plugins. It suits developers who want a starting point for consistent project checks, including solo… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
many_lints — where it wins
- Provides 261 custom Dart and Flutter lint rules and 106 quick fixes.
- Offers presets plus individual rule enablement and overrides.
- Integrates with dart analyze through Dart's analysis server plugin system.
Where it doesn't
- All lint rules are disabled by default and must be enabled.
- IDE integrations are described generally, without naming specific IDEs.
- Focuses on Dart and Flutter analysis rather than broader language tooling.
flutter_lints — where it wins
- Extends Dart’s recommended lint set with Flutter-specific rules
- Works in supported IDEs and with flutter analyze
- Rules can be customized in analysis_options.yaml
Where it doesn't
- Focused on lint configuration rather than broader analysis tooling
- Older projects must add it as a development dependency
- Depends on the Dart analyzer to surface identified issues
- many_lints—/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Dart analysis plugin with configurable rules and quick fixes.
Visit many_lintsFull verdict → - flutter_lints—/10 · Free plan
A free Flutter-focused lint configuration that works with Dart’s analyzer.
Visit flutter_lintsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026