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ESLint

5.8#28 in lintersFree plan
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PMD

6.8#2 in code clone detection toolsFree plan
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FactESLintPMD
PurposeESLint statically analyzes JavaScript code to find and fix problems.PMD is an extensible cross-language static code analyzer that finds common programming flaws.
Security reportingSecurity vulnerabilities should be reported through GitHub's create-an-advisory form.PMD directs security issue reports to its SECURITY.md policy.

ESLint plans

  • Open source ESLintFree

PMD plans

  • PMDFree

Pick ESLint if…

ESLint suits JavaScript developers who want configurable code checks in an editor, command line, or build workflow. It may also fit teams using supported plugins for TypeScript, React, Angular, Markdown, and other ecosystems.

Pick PMD if…

PMD suits developers and teams who want static checks across supported languages, custom rules, and duplicate-code detection. It can fit command-line, build-tool, and CI workflows, provided the required Java version is available.

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