Black vs PHPStan
On the evidence we track, Black leads this comparison with a composite score of 74/100. 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.
Black
LeaderA Python code formatter that automatically reformats entire files to enforce consistent styling. It produces minimal diffs to accelerate code review and ensures uniform appearance across projects.
PHPStan
PHPStan analyzes PHP code to detect bugs and errors before execution. It enhances code reliability by catching a wide range of issues early in development, similar to type checking in compiled languages.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
PHPStan
Free open-source, or 7 EUR/month (individual) / 70 EUR/month (team up to 25 members) for Pro features. 30-day free trial.
- Open SourceFree
- Static code analysis
- Bug detection
- Type checking
- Individual Pro7 EUR/month
- Web UI for browsing errors
- Continuous analysis (watch mode)
- Editor integration
- Team Pro70 EUR/month (up to 25 members)
- Web UI for browsing errors
- Continuous analysis (watch mode)
- Editor integration
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.
Black
Leader- Neovim
- conform.nvim
- ALE
- SublimeText
- Pre-commit
- Jupyter Notebooks
- blacken-docs
- blackdoc
- Vim
- Visual Studio Code
- GitHub Actions
PHPStan
- Symfony
- Laravel
- Doctrine
Black or PHPStan: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.