Head-to-head · Linters
Ruff vs Oxlint
Ruff leads on 0 checks, Oxlint on 2, and 4 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 scoreRuff · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOxlint · 4 of 4
Ruff scores higher on our rubric for linters: 9.2 against 5.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #33.
Oxlint leads on languages supported: 2 versus 1. Oxlint offers custom rules; Ruff doesn't.
Ruff is the better fit for python teams wanting linting and formatting together. Oxlint is the better fit for javaScript teams covering modern web formats.
- Ruff fits best
Python teams wanting linting and formatting together
- Oxlint fits best
JavaScript teams covering modern web formats
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Side by side
| Feature | Ruff 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Oxlint 5.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 5.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Linters | #33 in Linters |
| Best for | Python teams wanting linting and formatting together | 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 | 10 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Ruff 3/4 · Oxlint 4/4 | ||
| Autofix | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom rules | — | ✓ (best) |
| Security rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| CI support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Languages supported | 1 | 2 (best) |
| IDE support | Ide | Ide |
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| Our verdict | Ruff is an open-source Python linter and code formatter for developers and teams. It checks Python files with the ruff check command, automatically fixes supported violations, and formats Python code. Its focus suits Python projects that… 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
Ruff — where it wins
- More than 900 built-in lint rules
- Automatic fixes and built-in Python formatting
- Editor, notebook, CI, pre-commit, and Docker integrations
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Python rather than multiple languages
- Custom lint rules are not supported
- Third-party plugins are not supported
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
- Ruff9.2/10 · Free plan
Free Python linting and formatting with more than 900 built-in rules.
Visit RuffFull 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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