# golangci-lint vs StyleLint

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** StyleLint

| Attribute | golangci-lint | StyleLint |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 60.5 (49% (low)) | 77.2 (71% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 53 | 36 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 10,411 | 200,392 |
| adoption.github_stars | 19,442 | 11,531 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 10,966,597 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source linting tool that combines multiple Go linters into a single, efficient analysis pass. It streamlines code quality checks by running linters concurrently and providing unified configuration. It is indexed under Code Quality Tools.","source":"https://golangci-lint.run/","question":"What is golangci-lint?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"golangci-lint is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://golangci-lint.run/","question":"Is golangci-lint free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"golangci-lint supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://golangci-lint.run/","question":"What platforms does golangci-lint support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. golangci-lint can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://golangci-lint.run/","question":"Can golangci-lint be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for golangci-lint, including VS Code, Sublime Text, GoLand, GNU Emacs, Vim and GitHub Actions. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://golangci-lint.run/","question":"What does golangci-lint integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. golangci-lint is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/golangci/golangci-lint","question":"Is golangci-lint open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"Stylelint is an open-source CSS linter with over 100 built-in rules that helps developers catch errors, enforce conventions, and automatically fix issues. It supports plugins for custom rules and can parse CSS-like languages such as SCSS and Sass. It is indexed under Code Quality Tools.","source":"https://stylelint.io/","question":"What is StyleLint?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"StyleLint is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://stylelint.io/","question":"Is StyleLint free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"StyleLint supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://stylelint.io/","question":"What platforms does StyleLint support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. StyleLint can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://stylelint.io/","question":"Can StyleLint be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. StyleLint is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/stylelint/stylelint","question":"Is StyleLint open source?","confidence":0.99}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Aggregates and runs multiple Go linters concurrently with built-in caching, configuration file support, and IDE integration. | A CSS linter that validates stylesheets against built-in and custom rules to ensure error-free and consistent code, with automatic fixing capabilities and support for CSS-like languages. |
| features.capabilities | `{"autofix":true,"metrics":false,"function":"linter","ci_gating":true,"deployment":"cli_local","incremental":true,"open_source":"oss","config_model":"config_file","custom_rules":false,"impl_language":"Go","pricing_model":"free","language_scope":"single_language","editor_integration":true}` | `{"autofix":true,"metrics":true,"function":"linter_formatter","ci_gating":true,"deployment":"cli_local","incremental":true,"open_source":"oss","config_model":"config_file","custom_rules":true,"impl_language":"JavaScript","pricing_model":"free","language_scope":"single_language","editor_integration":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Sublime Text"},{"name":"GoLand"},{"name":"GNU Emacs"},{"name":"Vim"},{"name":"GitHub Actions"}]` | - |
| language.primary | Go | JavaScript |
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"cli":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://golangci-lint.run/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T08:37:13.368Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://stylelint.io/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-10T16:00:24.713Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | 7 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.scorecard | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fgolangci%2Fgolangci-lint&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=stylelint&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"LOW"}` |

## Capabilities (Code Quality Tools)

| Capability | golangci-lint | StyleLint |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Function | Linter | Linter + formatter |
| Language scope | Single-language | Single-language |
| Implementation language | Go | JavaScript |
| **Capability** |  |  |
| Autofix | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Config** |  |  |
| Config model | Config file | Config file |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Custom rules | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | CLI-local | CLI-local |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Editor integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| CI / VCS gating | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Code metrics | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Performance** |  |  |
| Incremental / monorepo aware | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source | OSS | OSS |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:29:50.200Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*