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Dart formatter vs Spotless
Both stand on code formatters. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit Dart formatter Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Spotless if you need an open-source formatter that can check and fix code across multiple languages and build systems. Check the build-tool feature matrix before choosing SBT, since some listed capabilities are unavailable there.
Visit SpotlessThe facts
| Dart formatter | Spotless | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dart.dev | github.com |
| On code formatters | #16 of 22 | #12 of 22 |
Dart formatter: what it does well
Spotless: what it does well
- Checks files for formatting violations and can apply fixes.
- Supports many languages and formats, including Java, Python, and Markdown.
- Offers formatter options such as Prettier, Black, and ktlint.
- Supports changed-lines formatting, ignore files, and a library API.
- Free forever at no cost, with no registration required.
What to know first
- Some capabilities, including ratcheting, are unavailable in SBT.
- Fast incremental formatting is unavailable in SBT.
- SBT integration is linked externally.
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