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Avidemux vs Prettier
Both stand on code formatting tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux 
Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4
Prettier offers a consistent formatting workflow through its CLI, editor integrations, and API. Its limited configuration and plugin requirement for additional languages are worth considering.
Visit PrettierThe facts
| Avidemux | Prettier | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | prettier.io |
| On code formatting tools | #1 of 34 | #2 of 34 |
Avidemux: what it does well
Prettier: what it does well
- Free and open source
- CLI can format files or check them in CI
- Integrations are listed for several editors and IDEs
- Can format automatically when saving a file
What to know first
- Configuration options are intentionally limited
- Languages beyond the built-in set require a plugin
- Exact local versions are recommended for project consistency
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