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PHP CS Fixer vs Taplo
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 LinuxSelf-hosted
PHP CS Fixer offers automatic formatting alongside a reporting-only mode, with configurable styles and editor and CI options. Its MIT license and free price make it available without a listed purchase cost.
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Taplo brings TOML validation, formatting and queries into a free toolkit with multiple installation options. Note the language server's build and NPM limits, and the preview status of its Visual Studio Code extension.
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| PHP CS Fixer | Taplo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cs.symfony.com | taplo.tamasfe.dev |
| On code formatting tools | #25 of 34 | #21 of 34 |
PHP CS Fixer: what it does well
- Built-in rule sets cover PER, Symfony, and PhpCsFixer styles
- Custom styles and rules are supported
- `check` reports without changing files
- Risky rules are off by default
- Editor plugins and CI examples are documented
What to know first
- Supports PHP only
- No free trial
- Risky rules are not run by default
Taplo: what it does well
- Supports TOML 1.0.0 and JSON Schema Draft 4.
- CLI converts TOML to JSON and extracts values.
- Formatter can edit files in place.
- Precompiled releases are listed for Linux, macOS and Windows.
What to know first
- Language server is excluded from default builds.
- Language server is unavailable in the NPM installation.
- VS Code extension preview may contain bugs or crash.
- Multiple TCP clients are not supported.
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