PHPStan vs Prettier
On the evidence we track, Prettier leads this comparison with a composite score of 82/100. 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.
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.
Prettier
LeaderPrettier is a code formatting tool that parses source code and reprints it with its own consistent style rules. It integrates with editors and CI systems to format code automatically on save or in version control workflows, reducing style-related code review discussions.
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.
PHPStan
- Symfony
- Laravel
- Doctrine
Prettier
Leader- VS Code
- WebStorm
- Vim
- Sublime Text
- Emacs
- Visual Studio
- Nova
- Neovim
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.