Best Prettier Alternatives
The top-ranked Prettier alternative is Biome (Open Source). The best free option is ESLint (open source).
Prettier is an opinionated code formatter for JavaScript and many web languages, but its performance and limited configurability lead some teams to explore alternatives. People look for formatters that are faster, more customizable, or combine linting and formatting.
1Biome
Open SourceFast Rust-based formatter and linter for JavaScript and web languages.
2Pluggable, open-source linter for identifying and fixing problems in JavaScript and TypeScript.
dprint
Open SourceFast, pluggable code formatter written in Rust with a plugin system.
Rome
Open SourceUnified toolchain for formatting and linting web projects.
Ruff
Open SourceExtremely fast Python linter and formatter written in Rust.
clang-format
Open SourceConfigurable formatter for C, C++, and related languages.
gofmt
Open SourceThe standard formatter for Go source code included with the toolchain.
StandardJS
Open SourceJavaScript style guide, linter, and formatter with zero config.
EditorConfig
Open SourceMaintains consistent basic coding styles across editors and IDEs.
Oxc
Open SourceThe Oxidation Compiler suite with a fast JavaScript formatter and linter.
Prettier alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Prettier?
Biome is ranked first on this list (Open Source). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Prettier?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Biome, ESLint and dprint.
Which Prettier alternatives work on Mac?
Biome, ESLint, dprint and Rome run on macOS.
Which Prettier alternatives work on Linux?
Biome, ESLint, dprint and Rome run on Linux.
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