Black vs PHPStan
On the evidence we track, Black leads this comparison with a composite score of 73/100. 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
LeaderAn opinionated Python code formatter that automatically reformats code according to a standardized style. It produces minimal diffs for cleaner code review and reduces developer cognitive load by removing formatting decisions, allowing focus on code logic.
PHPStan
PHPStan is a static analysis tool for PHP that scans codebases to find bugs before they reach production. It offers both a free open-source version and a paid Pro tier with a web UI and continuous background analysis.
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 tier; Pro subscription available at undisclosed pricing
- PHPStan (Free)Free
- Bug detection
- CLI interface
- CI integration
- Rule levels 0-10
- Custom rules support
- PHPStan ProSubscription required; exact pricing not disclosed
- Web UI instead of CLI
- Auto-refresh
- Continuous background analysis
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
PHPStan
- Symfony
- Laravel
- Doctrine
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.