Development Tools · head to head
ESLint vs Sourcegraph
Sourcegraph
Development Tools
Code search and intelligence platform for large codebases with Cody AI assistant
- From
- $16000/year
- Rated
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The short version
- Only ESLint has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: ESLint slow performance on large codebases compared to newer tools like Oxlint and Biome; Sourcegraph enterprise pricing starting at $16k annually creates significant barrier for small teams
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ESLint and Sourcegraph actually diverge.
| Attribute | ESLint | Sourcegraph |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $16000/year |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Browser-based JavaScript, Node.js, Any JavaScript environment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Founded | 2019 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Development Tools).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ESLint
- Statically analysing JavaScript and JSX to find problems before runtimenot Sourcegraph
- Automatically fixing issues with syntax-aware rewritesnot Sourcegraph
- Enforcing a consistent code style across a teamnot Sourcegraph
- Running as a CI step to block non-conforming codenot Sourcegraph
- Writing custom rules for project-specific conventionsnot Sourcegraph
Sourcegraph
- Large-scale code migrations across hundreds of repositoriesnot ESLint
- Enterprise governance and code ownership trackingnot ESLint
- AI-assisted bug hunting and security pattern detectionnot ESLint
- Onboarding engineers into large unfamiliar codebasesnot ESLint
- Regulatory compliance and code audit trailsnot ESLint
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ESLint
- Slow performance on large codebases compared to newer tools like Oxlint and Biome
- Complexity in configuration from scratch, particularly for TypeScript support
- Limited built-in TypeScript support, requiring separate parsers and coordination with new TypeScript features
Sourcegraph
- Enterprise pricing starting at $16k annually creates significant barrier for small teams
- No free tier or standard plan published; all options require custom sales engagement
- Complex enterprise-only positioning limits adoption compared to GitHub Copilot's pervasiveness
- Requires indexing entire codebase; not suitable for small or ephemeral projects
Pricing, plan by plan
ESLint
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the ESLint review.
Sourcegraph
$16000/year- Enterprise$16000/year
- Scales with team size
- Credits for AI features per user
- Deep Search
Which should you pick?
Choose ESLint if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Browser-based JavaScript, Node.js, Any JavaScript environment.
Questions people ask
- Is ESLint or Sourcegraph better?
- Neither clearly leads. ESLint starts at Free and Sourcegraph at $16000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ESLint or Sourcegraph?
- ESLint has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ESLint and $16000/year for Sourcegraph.
- Does ESLint or Sourcegraph run on more platforms?
- ESLint runs on Browser-based JavaScript, Node.js, Any JavaScript environment. Sourcegraph runs on Cloud, Self-hosted.
- Can I use ESLint for free?
- Yes. ESLint has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sourcegraph starts at $16000/year.
- What is ESLint best used for?
- ESLint is most often used for statically analysing javascript and jsx to find problems before runtime, automatically fixing issues with syntax-aware rewrites, enforcing a consistent code style across a team, running as a ci step to block non-conforming code. Of those, statically analysing javascript and jsx to find problems before runtime and automatically fixing issues with syntax-aware rewrites are not what Sourcegraph is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ESLint: Does ESLint automatically fix code issues?
Many problems ESLint finds can be automatically fixed via the --fix flag. ESLint fixes are syntax-aware so you won't experience errors introduced by traditional find-and-replace algorithms.
SourceESLint: How much does ESLint cost?
ESLint is completely free and open-source software maintained by the OpenJS Foundation. The project accepts voluntary donations from sponsors.
SourceESLint: Can I write custom ESLint rules?
Yes. You can develop custom rules that work alongside built-in functionality through ESLint's plugin system, allowing complete customization for your project needs.
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