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Comparison guide

Prettier vs Rome

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. prettier

    Prettier is an opinionated code formatter

    Downloads unavailable · 25.8 KB gzip · Health 67/100

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  2. rome

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

    Downloads unavailable · 15.2 KB gzip · Health 50/100

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Choosing between Prettier and Rome? 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 Prettier. Weekly download data is unavailable for Rome. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

Rome has the smallest gzipped bundle at 15.2 KB. Prettier comes in at 25.8 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Prettier has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Rome has an overall health score of 50/100 (moderate), with strong quality, 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 Prettier if you value actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose Rome if you value strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of Prettier and Rome. 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 prettier better than rome?
It depends on your needs. Prettier has a health score of 67/100 while Rome scores 50/100. 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, prettier or rome?
Rome has the smaller gzipped bundle at 15.2 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use prettier vs rome?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, prettier or rome?
Prettier has a maintenance score of 100/100. Prettier scores 100/100 and Rome scores 20/100 on maintenance.

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