PMD vs Pylint
On the evidence we track, Pylint leads this comparison with a composite score of 72/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for code quality tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
PMD
PMD is a multilingual static code analyzer that detects common programming issues like unused variables and inefficient patterns. It includes over 400 built-in rules, supports 16+ languages with primary focus on Java, and supports custom rules via Java or XPath.
Pylint
LeaderPylint automatically scans Python source code to identify problems with coding standards compliance, detect runtime errors, and suggest refactoring improvements. It supports extensive customization through configuration files and plugins.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
- Eclipse
PMD
- Eclipse
Pylint
Leader- Vim
- Emacs
- TextMate
- PyDev
- Spyder
- Editra
- Jenkins
- Hudson
- Apycot
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.