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Comparison guide

@biomejs/biome vs Prettier

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. @biomejs/biome

    Biome is a toolchain for the web: formatter, linter and more

    Downloads unavailable · 229.1 KB gzip · Health 74/100

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  2. prettier

    Prettier is an opinionated code formatter

    Downloads unavailable · 25.8 KB gzip · Health 67/100

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Choosing between @biomejs/biome and Prettier? Here's a data-driven comparison based on real npm data — downloads, bundle size, health scores, and more — to help you decide which package fits your project best.

Downloads & Popularity

Weekly download data is unavailable for @biomejs/biome. Weekly download data is unavailable for Prettier. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

Prettier has the smallest gzipped bundle at 25.8 KB. @biomejs/biome comes in at 229.1 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

@biomejs/biome has an overall health score of 74/100 (good), with strong maintenance, quality, security scores. Prettier has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics. Download data is incomplete; these composite scores include a fallback popularity input and should not determine an overall winner.

When to Choose Each

Choose @biomejs/biome if you value actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose Prettier if you value actively maintained, strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of @biomejs/biome and Prettier. We are not selecting an overall winner from incomplete metrics. Compare the available bundle, maintenance, and quality information against your project's requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is @biomejs/biome better than prettier?
It depends on your needs. @biomejs/biome has a health score of 74/100 while Prettier scores 67/100. Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Consider your specific requirements — bundle size, community support, and feature set — to decide which is the better fit.
Which has a smaller bundle size, @biomejs/biome or prettier?
Prettier has the smaller gzipped bundle at 25.8 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use @biomejs/biome vs prettier?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, @biomejs/biome or prettier?
@biomejs/biome has a maintenance score of 100/100. @biomejs/biome scores 100/100 and Prettier scores 100/100 on maintenance.

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