PMD
6.8#2 in code clone detection toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitPMD vs ShellCheck
ShellCheck
6.4#9 in lintersFree planFree planWebExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | PMD | ShellCheck |
|---|---|---|
| License | The project identifies its license as BSD-style. | ShellCheck is available under the GPLv3 license. |
| Purpose | PMD is an extensible cross-language static code analyzer that finds common programming flaws. | ShellCheck is a static analysis tool that gives warnings and suggestions for Bash and sh scripts. |
PMD plans
- PMDFree
ShellCheck plans
- ShellCheckFree
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.
Pick ShellCheck if…
ShellCheck suits people writing or maintaining Bash and sh scripts who want warnings and suggestions in a web page, terminal, editor, or build process. The project describes interactive use as its main purpose, while also supporting builds and test suites.