What is pre-commit?
A framework that automates the execution of code quality checks as git pre-commit hooks, eliminating the need for developers to manually install language-specific dependencies on their machines to run linters and formatters written in any programming language.
pre-commit pricing
We don't have pre-commit's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What pre-commit does
The capabilities that matter for code quality tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Function
- Meta-runner
- Language scope
- Multi-language
- Implementation language
- Python
- Autofix
- ✗
- Config model
- Config file
- Custom rules
- ✓
- Deployment
- CLI-local
- Editor integration
- ✗
- CI / VCS gating
- ✓
- Code metrics
- ✗
- Incremental / monorepo aware
- ✗
- Open-source
- OSS
- Pricing model
- Free
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
pre-commit FAQ
Common questions about pre-commit, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is pre-commit?
A framework that automates the execution of code quality checks as git pre-commit hooks, eliminating the need for developers to manually install language-specific dependencies on their machines to run linters and formatters written in any programming language. It is indexed under Code Quality Tools.
Source: https://pre-commit.com
Is pre-commit free?
pre-commit offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://pre-commit.com
What platforms does pre-commit support?
pre-commit supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://pre-commit.com
Can pre-commit be self-hosted?
Yes. pre-commit can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://pre-commit.com
Is pre-commit open source?
Yes. pre-commit is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
pre-commit alternatives
Other code quality tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- PrettierA code formatter that automatically enforces consistent style across projectshigh · 79%
- StyleLintA tool for checking CSS code for errors and style inconsistenciesmedium · 72%
- ESLintStatic analysis tool that identifies and fixes issues in JavaScript codehigh · 78%
- Ruffmedium · 68%
- BlackAn opinionated Python code formatter that automatically reformats code to a consistent stylehigh · 79%
- BiomeA unified code formatter and linter for web developmentmedium · 67%
Compare pre-commit
Side by side against other code quality tools, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for pre-commit, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package downloads | 99 | 0.17 | 17.1 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 76 | 0.08 | 6.1 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 68 | 0.07 | 4.6 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 36 | 0.12 | 4.3 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 46 | 0.08 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 79 | 0.03 | 2.6 | ✓ |
| Security score | 46 | 0.05 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 13 | mediumsource · 2026-08-03 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 68% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Autofix: No · Metrics: No · Function: meta_runner · Ci gating: Yes · Deployment: cli_local · Incremental: No | mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Python | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-03 · 60% |
Security
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