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Laravel Pint vs pgFormatter
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 MacSelf-hosted
Pint provides a straightforward way to apply consistent PHP formatting, with presets and rule customization for projects that need them. Check the PHP and extension requirements, and note the extra Node.js requirement if you plan to format Blade files.
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pgFormatter offers configurable SQL formatting through console and CGI use, with editor and pre-commit options. The online demo has a query-length limit, and other databases may require custom function or keyword lists.
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| Laravel Pint | pgFormatter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | laravel.com | github.com |
| On code formatting tools | #19 of 34 | #15 of 34 |
Laravel Pint: what it does well
- Applies Laravel style without default configuration
- Offers five supported presets
- Can check files without changing them
- Can target Git changes for CI
What to know first
- Blade formatting is off by default
- Blade formatting requires Node.js
- Current package requires PHP ^8.3.0
pgFormatter: what it does well
- Free software under the PostgreSQL Licence.
- Offers case, indentation, wrapping, and comma controls.
- Can obscure query literals before formatting.
- Supports console, CGI, and JSON responses.
- Documents editor and pre-commit integrations.
What to know first
- Online demo limits queries to ten thousand characters.
- Other-database functions and keywords need custom lists.
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