Head-to-head · Linters
Stylelint vs Oxlint
Stylelint leads on 1 check, Oxlint on 1, 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 scoreStylelint · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOxlint · 4 of 4
Stylelint scores higher on our rubric for linters: 8.8 against 5.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #33.
Stylelint leads on languages supported: 8 versus 2. Oxlint offers security rules; Stylelint doesn't.
Stylelint is the better fit for CSS and CSS-like language teams. Oxlint is the better fit for javaScript teams covering modern web formats.
- Stylelint fits best
CSS and CSS-like language teams
- Oxlint fits best
JavaScript teams covering modern web formats
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Side by side
| Feature | Stylelint 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Oxlint 5.9/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 5.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Linters | #33 in Linters |
| Best for | CSS and CSS-like language teams | JavaScript teams covering modern web formats |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Support | Docs, Community | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Stylelint 3/4 · Oxlint 4/4 | ||
| Autofix | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security rules | — | ✓ (best) |
| CI support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Languages supported | 8 (best) | 2 |
| IDE support | Ide | Ide |
| Our review | ||
| Pros |
|
|
| Cons |
|
|
| Our verdict | Stylelint is an open-source linter for CSS and CSS-like syntaxes. It checks for invalid or problematic constructs, unknown properties, naming violations, convention issues, and other rule-defined problems. Its audience is teams working… 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
Stylelint — where it wins
- More than 100 built-in rules with autofix for supported problems
- Plugins, shareable configs, and custom syntax support
- Node.js, PostCSS, editor, and CI integration options
Where it doesn't
- Specialized around CSS and CSS-like languages
- Platform coverage centers on API and self-hosted workflows
- Autofix applies only to supported problems
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
- Stylelint8.8/10 · Free plan
A capable, extensible CSS linter for teams that want configurable rules and CI support.
Visit StylelintFull verdict → - Oxlint5.9/10 · Free plan
A broad open-source linter for modern JavaScript repositories and editor workflows.
Visit OxlintFull verdict →
More comparisons
- ESLint vs Stylelint
- Ruff vs Stylelint
- ShellCheck vs Stylelint
- Stylelint vs clang-tidy
- Stylelint vs Clippy
- Stylelint vs Credo
- Stylelint vs Biome
All linters comparisons → · Full ranking →
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Last updated · How we research and update







